Think Twice Before Using a Free Drug Coupon

June 2015

Questions often come up about the pros and cons of drug coupons, discount cards, or assistance programs.

Many new drugs these days come with a program to reduce co-pays. Think of these as an alternative to drug samples.

And there are all kinds of free Rx discount cards online.

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Table of Contents

Diabetes Help Choose Metformin Add-Ons Based on Their Pros and Cons
Heart Failure Don't Think of Corlanor as a Replacement for Beta-Blockers for Heart Failure
Asthma Consider Suggesting a Dry-Powder Albuterol Inhaler if an MDI Poses Problems
Constipation Don't Count on Stool Softeners to Help Opioid-Induced Constipation
Women's Health Explain When Back-Up Contraception is NOT Needed with Antibiotics
Hypertension Recommend a Beta-Blocker in CAD Patients with Hypertension
Substance Use Disorder Consider Pill Reminder Apps for Teenagers
Substance Use Disorder Be Aware Adult Beverages Now Come "Ready for Reconstitution"
Sunscreens Debunk Myths About Sunscreens
Coupons & Discounts Think Twice Before Using a Free Drug Coupon
Interactions Watch for Interactions Between Amiodarone and Hep C Meds
Days' Supply Use the Right Drops Per mL Conversion Factor to Avoid Days' Supply Issues
Infectious Diseases Recommend Coverage for Atypicals in Hospitalized Pneumonia Patients
Stroke Have a Pharmacist Respond to Acute Strokes to Help with tPA