{"id":252673,"date":"2026-01-19T15:54:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T15:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/252673\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T15:54:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T15:54:15","slug":"prescription-drugs-prices-risingone-way-to-help-mercer-county-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/252673\/","title":{"rendered":"Prescription Drugs Prices Rising\u2026One Way To Help \u2013 Mercer County Outlook"},"content":{"rendered":"

Note: This is not an ad for this product. It is an opinion on what it might do in cutting the price of your prescription\u2026based on an actual transaction in lowering the cost of a drug. Each individual needs to decide if this is an option for them.<\/p>\n

(1-15-26) You are probably experiencing prescription drug prices shock recently.<\/p>\n

While some politicians say they are trying to help you save\u2026there is one very simple way to do that right now in many cases without their help.<\/p>\n

I just brought legislation to the Senate floor to restore ACA tax credits for 3 years. This legislation passed the House with bipartisan support.<\/p>\n

Senate Republicans said NO, ensuring health care costs continue to spike for millions of Americans.<\/p>\n

We’re not going to stop fighting pic.twitter.com\/X0Inp0aOm8<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

GoodRx is a program that can help you NOW IN many cases in cutting the cost of those high prices. Does it help\u2026yes, although there are times it will not. But it is a very viable option.<\/p>\n

Visit the GoodRx website<\/a> or you can download the app at the App Store<\/p>\n

This is from ChatGPT AI<\/p>\n

GoodRx is basically a price-comparison and coupon service for prescription drugs. It doesn\u2019t sell medicine and it\u2019s not insurance \u2014 it helps you find the lowest cash price at nearby pharmacies.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how it works step-by-step:<\/p>\n

\ud83e\uddfe 1. You Search for a Prescription<\/p>\n

You go to GoodRx.com<\/a> or the GoodRx app and type in:<\/p>\n

The drug name (for example: amoxicillin) The dosage Your ZIP code<\/p>\n

GoodRx then checks prices at local pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Kroger, Costco, etc.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcb0 2. You See the Prices at Different Pharmacies<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll see a list showing:<\/p>\n

Each pharmacy The cash price The GoodRx discounted price<\/p>\n

Sometimes the difference is huge \u2014 a $200 drug might show as $15 with GoodRx.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udff7 3. You Use the Coupon at the Pharmacy<\/p>\n

You choose the pharmacy with the best price and show them the GoodRx coupon (on your phone or printed).<\/p>\n

The pharmacist enters:<\/p>\n

GoodRx\u2019s BIN number Group number Member ID (on the coupon)<\/p>\n

That applies the discount instantly.<\/p>\n

No insurance required.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfe5 4. You Pay the Discounted Cash Price<\/p>\n

You pay the GoodRx price instead of the pharmacy\u2019s regular cash price.<\/p>\n

You cannot combine GoodRx with insurance \u2014 you use one or the other.<\/p>\n

\ud83e\udde0 Why Pharmacies Accept It<\/p>\n

GoodRx partners with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).<\/p>\n

When you use a coupon:<\/p>\n

The pharmacy gives you the lower price The PBM reimburses the pharmacy The drug manufacturer and pharmacy both still make money<\/p>\n

\ud83e\udde9 Why Prices Vary So Much<\/p>\n

Drug pricing in the U.S. is negotiated behind the scenes between:<\/p>\n

Manufacturers Pharmacies PBMs<\/p>\n

GoodRx exposes those hidden negotiated prices to consumers.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfe6 Who Pays for GoodRx?<\/p>\n

GoodRx makes money when you use a coupon \u2014 the PBM pays them a referral fee for each transaction.<\/p>\n

Below is from the GoodRx website-<\/p>\n

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Be sure to ask your pharmacist about the use of GoodRx at their store.<\/p>\n

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