{"id":50197,"date":"2025-08-07T11:27:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T11:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/50197\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T11:27:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T11:27:07","slug":"arrayrx-could-lower-prescription-drug-prices-in-arizona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/50197\/","title":{"rendered":"ArrayRx could lower prescription drug prices in Arizona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PHOENIX \u2013 Arizona is joining a multistate nonprofit consortium designed to lower prescription drug prices for residents.<\/p>\n<p>During a press conference on Wednesday, Gov. Katie Hobbs said she signed an <a href=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/44a5186aac69c13c570fca36a\/files\/5299509e-1a64-fced-b88e-187d9a069b15\/Scan_from_GOV9_Exec_Xerox8170_51_.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">executive order<\/a> to enter the state into the <a href=\"https:\/\/arrayrxcard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">ArrayRx<\/a> program.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThrough ArrayRx, Arizonans can get discounted drugs through its discount card program, which can save them up to 80% for generic drugs,\u201d Hobbs said. \u201cCoverage includes all FDA-approved prescriptions and discounts on over-the-counter medications and supplies for things like diabetes testing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The program offers savings of up to 18% for name-brand drugs. <\/p>\n<p>How will ArrayRx work for Arizonans?<\/p>\n<p>Members can compare prices and search pharmacies online.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cArrayRx is free to join with no enrollment or membership dues for users and no transaction or marketing fees for participating pharmacies,\u201d Hobbs said.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike similar discount prescription card programs, ArrayRx doesn\u2019t sell user data.<\/p>\n<p>The consortium currently consists of Oregon, Washington, Nevada and Connecticut. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis will provide Arizona a seat at the negotiating table when it comes to the price of prescription drugs,\u201d Hobbs said.<\/p>\n<p>The program can serve as a backstop for people who lose their insurance or those who have gaps in their current coverage. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis prescription drug discount card program is another tool for Arizonans\u2019 tool chest,\u201d Dana Marie Kennedy, AARP Arizona state director, said during Wednesday\u2019s rollout. \u201cIt\u2019s more than a program; it\u2019s a lifeline.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>KTAR News 92.3 FM\u2019s Colton Krolak contributed to this report.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"twitter-follow-button\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kstonezone\" data-show-count=\"false\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Follow @kstonezone<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We want to hear from you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px;\">Have a story idea or tip? 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