Prescription Drugs Cost and Coverage Directory
Consumers often pay more for brand-name medicines than generic medicines. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about prescription drugs cost and coverage, Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, the cost of prescription drugs, and more.
Medical Reference
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Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans
WebMD explains Medicare Part D, the prescription drug plan for Medicare recipients, including what plans cover, what they cost, and if and when to enroll.
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New Prescription: What to Ask Your Doctor and Pharmacist
Before filling a new prescription, there are questions you should ask your doctor and pharmacist.
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Questions for Your Doctor About a New Prescription Drugs
WebMD provides top questions you should consider asking the doctor when given a prescription for a new medication.
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Buying Drugs Online
This article tells you what you should know when buying drugs online.
Features
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Online and Mail-Order Medicine: How to Buy Safely
Buying medicine online or through a mail-order pharmacy is convenient and, in most cases, economical. But is it safe?
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How Far Would You Go for Cheaper Drugs?
Thousands of Americans are crossing the border to get the best deal on their prescriptions.
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Direct-to-Consumer Drug Ads Come Under Fire
Direct-to-consumer, or DTC, advertisements for prescription drugs may negatively impact the doctor/patient relationship.
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Asthma Medication Cost: Tips for Lowering Treatment Prices
Asthma treatment has made great strides, but good care is costly. Here are ways to get some help.