Medication is a necessity that cannot be avoided for most people.
When it comes to the cost of prescriptions, people just grunt and complain but pay the price.
Some medications can be a life or death situation where there isn't a choice not to pay.
With this in mind, there are a lot of ways to save money on prescriptions for these medications.
A person who is in need for medication can always talk to his or her doctor about the cost.
Some doctors may give sample medications if it is for a short-term dosage.
  Depending on the type of symptoms a person may be having, the doctor may be able to advise to other alternatives.
 Some doctors can even write a prescription for a generic brand if the brand name prescription might be too expensive.
  There is a very large price difference between generic brands and name brands but both work equally the same to most people.
Finding the prices at different pharmacies can also save money.
Prescriptions are not always the same price.
In most cases, pharmacies in large retail stores offer better pricing.
Pharmacies also have rebates, coupons, and discount cards that can save money on medications.
There are also programs that may offer help with paying for medication.
  Many assistant programs are offered from the government, state, and even the pharmacies.
  There are also Prescription Assistant Plans (PAPs) that can be researched and found online.
These types of programs have a minimal monthly service charge and they also have a very wide range of prescription medicines at a very low cost.
Looking at a person's lifestyle can decide whether or not medication is even needed.
  Surprisingly, taking care of the body can help with a lot of the conditions that a prescription might be needed for.
If a person has diabetes, monitoring what is eaten can help reduce the amount of medication needed.
The same goes for heart disease and high blood pressure.
Smoking can increase blood pressure and if a person had quit, fewer tablets may be the result.
Keeping a high activity level can help manage stress and reduce the amount of medicine that is needed.