So, I wasn't going to post anything today - I have SO much homework to do this week (final 3 weeks!), but I had to mention this before I forgot. Many pharmacies will offer gift cards for transferring your prescription (or bringing in a new one) to their pharmacy (however, you do need to make sure the pharmacist is aware of what medications you are taking, and your medical history). Between Billy and I, we have 6 regular prescriptions (darn Oklahoma allergies!) I keep an eye out for these offers and transfer to whoever has the current offer. The 3 places I transfer between is Target - they offer $10 gift cards for each prescription with the coupon in their Sunday ad, which appears about once a month; Walgreen's, who will send you a coupon for a $25 gift check AFTER you transfer away from them, and Reasor's, who have been just recently putting coupons for a $25 gift card in the mid week circulars. Yes, sometimes it gets confusing and it is sometimes even inconvenient, BUT if you have a lot of prescriptions - you can make a mint! Today I transferred 2 prescriptions from Target to Walgreen's and I will get $50 in gift cards! If you combine this with some good sales and coupons, you can get LOTS of stuff with that $50! With Target, I've already gotten $80 so far this year - I am saving them for Christmas! Last year, I was able to get Natalie a brand new digital camera with those gift cards.
Even if you don't have any or many prescriptions - look for and save these coupons. You never know when someone in the household will come down with something and need an antibiotic or something!
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It's great to get those gift cards, but you have to be careful. Filling prescriptions at multiple pharmacies can be dangerous because the pharmacist needs to know of ALL the prescriptions and OTC medicines you are taking. It is their job to check for medication errors and make sure all the medicines you are taking safe to take together. I'm sure you are already aware of this, but I just wanted to remind you and your readers! :o)
That is a good point, Becky. I was aware of this, and I only transfer my regular maintenance medications. But, if there is ever anything "new", I do make sure the pharmacist knows what I'm taking. But, a lot of people might not think about that.
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