Compare drug prices.

It pays to shop around. Members who have our Pharmacy benefits can check out our Drug Price Comparison tool. It’s another great members-only tool designed to save you money.

You can compare brand-name vs. generic drug prices, as well as prescription drug prices at various pharmacies in your neighborhood—or near where you work. And it will show you if generic equivalents* are available.

Switch to a generic and save $420** per year.

Switching from a brand-name drug to a generic alternative could save you up to $420 a year (per drug) on your out-of-pocket pharmacy costs.

Log onto MyBlueService and click on Compare Drug Prices from Selected Pharmacies. Just type in the name of your drug or pharmacy, then your Zip Code. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.

* If you choose to purchase a brand medication when a generic equivalent is available, you may be responsible for the cost difference between the generic and brand medication in addition to your plan deductible, copay, and/or coinsurance.
** Your savings could be higher or lower depending on the specific drugs you switched from, your pharmacy plan’s coverage, how often you refill your prescription, and where you purchase your prescription.

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Check with pharmacies in your your local supercenters or grocery stores to see if your medication is on the price list of $4 or FREE medications.

About generic drugs.

The Food and Drug Administration says that consumers should feel confident when taking generic drug products. All generic drugs must be reviewed and approved by the FDA, and a generic version works like the brand-name drug in dosage, strength, performance, and use. Also, generic drugs must meet the same quality and safety standards as the brand-name drugs. So don’t skip doses or put off buying the drugs you need. Instead, consider generic drugs to help you save money.