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INFORMS AND EDUCATES

This benefit provides you with educational material; answers questions about the plan; and gives you valuable information to share with your physician and pharmacist.

You will have access to direct pricing information showing you and healthcare providers how to help reduce your medication costs 
 

HELPS YOU CHOOSE COST-EFFECTIVE DRUGS

This benefit shows comparative prices within important drug categories so that you and your doctor can decide what products will be most economical for you.

Drug manufacturers always promote their most expensive products, and doctors often complain that they cannot keep up with the cost of drugs.  This drives up your healthcare costs, because products with no medical advantage often cost you much more than their equally effective and medically-appropriate alternatives.
 

LETS YOU CHECK YOUR SAVINGS

Historically, patients' drug cost options have been evaded issues, but today's political and public dialog about health care has created an inquisitive consumer - one who questions cost and value as well as quality of care.

By allowing you to electronically check your drug prices and prescription savings, this benefit gives you tools that will make you an "empowered consumer" - and one who can maximize the financial rewards of your knowledge.
 

HELPS YOU TO IDENTIFY MANY IMPORTANT DRUGS

Patient information accompanying your imported prescriptions enables you to  identify the drugs in your prescription to ensure that it contains the right medication.