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GoodRx, SingleCare, RxSaver: Are They Worth It?

Prescription saving apps are worth downloading. You are paying too much at the pharmacy. It’s an unfortunate reality for all of us. Seriously, all of us. If you have lousy insurance, no insurance, or great insurance, you are getting price gauged every time you head to the prescription drug counter. The bottom line is that insurance companies are not effective at saving you money at the pharmacy. But the good news is there are multiple apps for that. I’m sure you have seen the commercials.

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Articles of Interest

A New App Could Help You Get Cheaper Medicine

“Our mission is to make medication inexpensive, clearly priced and easy to purchase.”

Blink Health looks to disrupt relentless rise of drug prices

While there's pricing transparency for most products, costs vary widely for the same medication at different drug stores. The terrain has created an opening for one enterprising start-up looking to shake up the market.

Everything You Should Know About Using GoodRx

Always check GoodRx prices before each refill—prices can change! GoodRx also provides discounts for many over-the-counter and pet medications, expanding its value for your entire household.

How GoodRx Profits from Our Broken Pharmacy Pricing System

The GoodRx team has built and scaled a robust platform for monetizing the three steps above. Here’s their reward: In 2019, GoodRx collected an astounding $364 million in fees on $2.5 billion in consumer Rx spending. In other words, GoodRx earned about 15% of the $2.5 billion that consumers spent at pharmacies with its programs. Incredible.

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Blink Health

Blink Health was created to be the innovator that makes the most advanced medicines in the world accessible and affordable to every American.

EasyRx

Skip the insurance hassles and pharmacy visits – get honest cash prices on all your medications. From prescriptions to vitamins, your neighborhood pharmacy is now in your pocket with 2-hour delivery.

FamilyWize

We help you save money on your prescriptions. Chat with us to look up drug prices in your area & to get our free prescription discount card & mobile app.

GoodRx

Find the lowest price on prescriptions right from your phone or iPad.

InsideRx

With discounts on pets’ and people’s medications, see if you could save, for peace of mind and a bigger piece of your budget!

RxLess

Our Assurance Plan allows members to step into the pharmacy with confidence because they know that the price shown to them in the RxLess® app is the absolute most they’ll have to pay.

SingleCare

SingleCare is a free prescription discount card. Think of us as your ticket to better savings. SingleCare is free to use, and there are no hidden fees or obligations.