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Benefit Summary
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The neighborhood pharmacy program assures members the lowest price on prescription drugs, saving 10% to 60% on most prescriptions.
It's simple to use. The member simply presents the membership card to the pharmacist with the prescription. The pharmacist calculates the discount and the member pays the discounted price. No other forms required.
- 10% to 60% savings on most short-term care medications such as antibiotics and pain killers.
- Over 48,000 national and regional pharmacy chain stores as well as independent pharmacies nationwide.
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Statistics
- In 1999, doctors prescribed 146 drugs for every 100 visits, compared with 109 drugs per 100 visits in 1985.
- National Institute for Health Care Management, 2002
- The average person had 10.3 prescriptions filled in 2000, compared with 8.3 five years earlier.
- Council of Health Care Economics and Policy, 2002
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THIS IS NOT INSURANCE, NOR IS IT INTENDED TO REPLACE INSURANCE
The range of discounts for medical or ancillary services provided under the plan will vary depending on the type of provider and medical or ancillary service required
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