When you’re in the market for crucial, life-improving medication, saving money may not be your top priority. But keep a level head, know what to look out for and you can avoid being gouged when you’re at your weakest.

Alpha Consumer has some hints on how to save money when you’re buying medicine.

One tip is to shop around. Pharmacies can offer wildly varying prices for drugs. Check out FrugalPharmacies, which helps you do some quick comparison shopping. The post also recommends asking for generic versions of drugs, as well as buying in bulk, preferably via the mail, to cut down on costs of drugs you use regularly.

How do you save on medication spending?

How to Spend Less at the Pharmacy [Alpha Consumer]

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