Local Drug Search Adds Prescription Drug Coupons Offering Consumers Even More Savings

Aug. 16, 2011 - PRLog -- In June 2011, Local Drug Search launched, and for the first time Americans could search for the lowest prices on prescription drugs at over 20,000 pharmacies across the US.  With just a few clicks, the easy-to-use website compares prices for the prescriptions users input at their local pharmacies. Starting today, Local Drug Search is making it even easier for consumers to save money by integrating hundreds of manufacturers’ prescription drug coupons and savings plans into the search results.    

“Local Drug Search is committed to helping the consumer easily find the best deals for their prescriptions,” comments Mike Todasco, founder of Local Drug Search.   “We started by setting up the first website of its kind to aggregate prescription drug prices from the major US pharmacies.   Searching on the site could save the average family hundreds of dollars a year in a few moments of their time.  In addition, many Americans don't realize that most drug manufacturers offer coupons to help offset the cost of a prescription.  

Whether you have no insurance, or are lucky enough to have a health plan with no co-pay for prescriptions, now everyone can save even more money by searching for prescription drug coupons on Local Drug Search.”
Many of today’s most popular brand name medications offer significant savings which are now displayed on http://www.LocalDrugSearch.com.  If you are searching for Cialis, you will find that Eli Lilly, the maker of Cialis, offers a free 30 day trial or three free 36 hour tablets.  If you are taking Lipitor, searching the LocalDrugSearch.com site will show a promotion from Pfizer for a $4 co-pay, up to $600 a year.   Users of Nexium are directed to the AstraZeneca site which offers a Purple Plus Savings Card to save up to $50 per refill and a personal calculator to estimate the cost of the prescription under their health plan.

“Local Drug Search is all about making it easier to make informed decisions and save money on your prescriptions,” says Todasco.   “Instead of searching multiple websites and calling your local pharmacies to get a price quote for your medications, Local Drug Search does the work for you by finding the best prices in your area,” he adds.  Enter your zip code and medication, and with an easy click you will see a map of your local pharmacies and a retail price list for your selected prescription.  The site also tells you if your FDA approved generic medications are available for brand name drugs which can potentially save you even more money.

More than one-half of Americans are taking prescription drugs.  IMS Health reports that Americans spent more than $300 billion on prescription drugs in 2010.  The American healthcare debate and uncertain economic times have brought increased focus on what individuals can do to control their healthcare costs.  While many Americans are covered by private health insurance plans, Medicare, or Medicaid, not all prescriptions are covered by all plans.  And prescription costs vary widely by location and pharmacy.  Local Drug Search serves as a tool to empower consumers to save money by allowing them to easily compare prices at the local pharmacies they trust.

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Local Drug Search is the first website of its kind that empowers consumers to compare prices of prescription drugs at the neighborhood pharmacies they trust. LocalDrugSearch.com was recently featured in the Baltimore Sun as Consumer Website of the Week.

The Local Drug Search database has information on over 2,000 prescription drugs from over 20,000 pharmacies across the US and allows you to find the best price near you. Local Drug Search is committed to help consumers make informed choices about purchasing their medications at the best prices. To find the latest prices and find out the latest news about Local Drug Search, follow them on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/localdrugsearch) and visit http://www.localdrugsearch.com.