This video highlights the variability in prescription drug prices across different pharmacies and can help you navigate how to save money and be smart when using the pharmacy:

• Prescription prices can vary significantly between pharmacies due to differing contracts with manufacturers, insurance affiliations, and competitive practices, among other things.

• Tools like GoodRx, Cost Plus Drugs and insurance-provided platforms can help consumers compare drug prices across pharmacies.

• Pharmacies and drug companies often offer patient assistance programs that can reduce or eliminate the cost of medications.

• Generic drugs offer a less expensive alternative to brand-name medications and are worth considering.

• Some pharmaceutical companies may provide medications for free for a certain period to those who inquire, with varying qualification requirements.