BAXTER COUNTY NOW HAS A PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARD PROGRAM

Baxter County has implemented a discount card program to help consumers cope with the high price of prescription drugs. The County is making free prescription drug discount cards available under a program sponsered by the National Association of Counties (NACo) that offers average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs.

The cards may be used by all county residents, regardless of age, income, or existing health coverage, and are accepted at 95 percent of the county's pharmacies. A national network of more than 57,000 participating pharmacies will also honor the card.

"Baxter County is proud to be one of the counties nationwide participating with NACo.", said County Judge Dan Hall. The Baxter County Discount Card Program offers significant savings for the uninsured and underinsured residents of Baxter County, and even those fortunate to have prescription coverage can use the card to save money on drugs that are not covered by their health plan. Residents do not have to be Medicare benficiaries to be eligible for this program.

Best of all, there is no cost to county taxpayers for NACo and Baxter County to make these money savings cards available to residents.

Cards will be available at the County Library, Main Branch at 424 West 7th St.; the County Clerk's office and the County Judge's office located in the Baxter County Courthouse; and the Van Matre Senior Center located at 1101 Spring St. in Cooper Park.

County residents can call toll free 1-877-321-2652 or visit https://naco.advancerx.com for assistance with the program.


"Using the NACo prescription discount card is easy," said Judge Hall. "Simply present it at a participating pharmacy. There is no enrollment form, no membership fee and no restrictions or limits on frequency of use. Cardholders and their family members may use the card any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance."

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How much does the plan cost?
Your prescription discount card is provided to you free of charge by the county.

Does everyone in my family need an individual card?
No. Everyone in the family may use the same card if desired.

Can I use this card to get discounts on my pet's medications?
Yes, if your pet has been prescribed a medication, you may receive a discount on the medication by taking the prescription to a participating retail pharmacy.

I just received my card. Can I use it right away?
Yes, just use your card to start saving immediately. Present your prescription discount card at a participating retail pharmacy when you fill or refill your prescriptions.

I've lost my card. How can I get a replacement?
Please call toll free 1-877-321-2652

Can I use my card to get discounts on over-the-counter products and non-prescription medications?
Not usually. However, discounts are available for many diabetic supplies.

How is this prescription discount program different from traditional prescription insurance?
This plan is not insurance; it is a prescription discount program. The card provides immediate discounts at the pharmacy. Upon presenting your card to the pharmacist, you will pay the lower of a discounted price or the pharmacy's regular retail price. There are no claim forms to fill out and no limit to the number of times you can use the card. These discounts are available only at participating retail pharmacies.

Can I use my prescription discount card with my current insurance benefit to reduce my costs?
Your card cannot be used in conjunction with other insurance. However, you are able to use your card to purchase prescriptions that are not covered by these plans.

Which pharmacies accept the card?
Which pharmacies accept the card?
The prescription discount card is accepted at 57,000 retail pharmacies nationwide, including many of the leading chains. Ask your local pharmacy if they participate or call toll free 1-877-321-2652 to find out if a specific pharmacy participates in the program.
Local Pharmacies

How much will I save?
While savings on each prescription may vary, you can save an average of 20 percent off of the pharmacy's regular retail prices for prescription drugs. In addition, you may save even more by choosing from our list of select medications. This list is comprised of products offering additional savings.

Will I always receive the lowest price?
Yes. You will receive the best price available to you through this program at the pharmacy.On occasion, pharmacies will price a particular medication lower that the discount rate provided by the card. If that occurs, you will receive the lower price.

Can I find out the discounted price of my prescriptions before going to the pharmacy?
Because prices can vary by location, only the actual pharmacy can tell you the exact price of the prescription. However, you can look up an estimated price for medications at https://naco.advancerx.com, or call toll free 1-877-321-2652.

Why did the price of my prescription change since the last time I purchased the prescription?
Durg prices are differenct from pharmacy to pharmacy. Even chains have different prices for their stores depending on the population they are servicing. Additionally, manufacturers' drug prices change periodically.

The brochure says I can save an average of 20 percent on my prescription medication. Will I save 20 percent on all my medications?
Because a pharmacy's retail price or usual and customary charge can differ greatly by pharmacy, your exact percentage of savings may vary depending on the prescription drug and the price you have paid before.

About Specialty Pharmacy
What is the specialty pharmacy and what kinds of services do they offer?
Specialty pharmacy offers delivery of injectable and select oral specialty medication and supplies to the location of your choice. Services include delivery notification and refill reminder call to help you stay on your treatment plan. You'll also receive expert care services including counseling, follow up care calls, informative disease-related materials, and access to health experts 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

What drugs are offered through specialty pharmacy?
Medications for a variety of chronic conditions including multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, cystic fibrosis, hemophillia, infertility, immunologic disorders, Crohn's disease, Gaucher disease, pulmonary hypertension, Fabry disease, MPS 1, blood dyscrasia, growth hormone deficiency, respiratory syncytial virus, hepatitis C and more are available through specialty pharmacy.

About the Caremark Mail Service Program
What is Mail Service?
With the Caremark Mail Service program, you can purchase up to a 90-day supply of select medications from the mail service pharmacy for a fixed price. It's easy to get started with mail service - just send in the mail service order form along with your original prescription, to Caremark. For a list of medications available through and to receive an order form please call toll free 1-877-321-2652 or visit https://naco.advancerx.com

BAXTER COUNTY DISCOUNT CARD PROGRAM
PARTICIPATING PARMACIES
Fred's Pharmacy
1042 Highland Circle
Mtn. Home, AR 72653
Phone: 425-5494
Harp's Pharmacy
924 Hwy. 62 East
Mtn. Home, AR 72653
Phone: 425-4127
Magee-Thomas Pharmacy
200 East 7th St.
Mtn. Home, AR 72653
Phone: 425-2221
Medicap Pharmacy
103 Dyer St.
Mtn. Home, AR 72653
Phone: 425-1538
Ponder Health Pharmacy
400 So. College St.
Mtn. Home, AR 72653
Phone: 425-5145
Genuine Care Pharmacy
7337 Hwy. 62 West
Gassville, AR 72635
Phone: 435-5757
The Medicine Shop
116 Hwy. 201 North
Mtn. Home, AR 72653
Phone: 424-4010
Walgreens Pharmacy
350 Hwy. 62 East
Mtn. Home, AR 72653
Phone: 424-3814
Wal-Mart Pharmacy
65 Wal-Mart Dr.
Mtn. Home, AR 72653
Phone: 492-7733