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Prescription Drugs / Drug Cards

  Prescription Drug Information
Up-to-date information on the most commonly prescribed drugs

  Wal-Mart's Prescription Program
Pharmacy customers can purchase 30 day supplies of   350 generic medications for $4 or 90 day supplies for $10 as well as over 1,000 over-the-counter drugs for $4 or less.

 Kmart Prescription Program
Kmart offers numerous generic drugs for a fixed cost of $15 for a 90 day supply.

  Merck's Free/Discount Drugs
Merck provides its medicines free or at discounts to people without prescription drug coverage and/or who are low income

  Pfizer's Free/Discount Drugs
Pfizer offers various medicines free or at discounts to people without prescription drug coverage and/or who are low income

 Other Drug Programs
Additional sources of lower-cost or free drugs available to Virginia residents

 Regional Drug Programs
Additional sources of lower-cost or free drugs available to Virginia residents in certain counties or areas

 Veterans' Drug Benefits
Veterans may be eligible for drug benefits along with other health services.  Information on the web or call 877-222-VETS (8387)

  Prescription Drug Cautions
More than one in five seniors in the United States uses a medication that is probably not appropriate. Learn more about certain medications that may not be good choices for seniors 

  Tips for Buying Drugs Online
From the US Food and Drug Administration.  Find tips for buying medicines (and medical products) online, a consumer safety guide in English and Spanish, medicines to not buy online, cautions about imported and counterfeit drugs, and how to find verified online pharmacies.

  Using Drugs Safely
How, when, and with what other substances you take your medicine can have a significant impact on your response to many drugs. Go here to compare your routines with the recommended medication administration methods

  Compare Selected Drugs
Find out how the drug you are taking compares with similar drugs

  Saving Money on Drugs
You can find useful information on generic drugs and other ways that seniors can save money on prescription drugs


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