Saving Money With GoodRx Is Even Easier Than You Think

Most people don’t realize that the prices they pay for prescriptions can vary widely, depending on where they shop. That’s because prescription prices aren’t regulated. As a result, you could take your prescription to two pharmacies located directly across from each other and pay more than $100 more for the same medication at one pharmacy than at the other.

Fortunately, there is a tool to help you find and compare the best prices for medications at local pharmacies in real time: It's called GoodRx. GoodRx makes saving money on prescriptions ridiculously easy — even if you’ve never used a phone app or digital coupons before.

How Does GoodRx Work?

The free GoodRx app is available to download on any smartphone. You can search for it in the iOS app store or on Google Play. If you're not ready to download the app, no problem. Visit GoodRx.com to find or print coupons for your prescriptions.

To find the lowest price for your medication, simply enter the name of your prescription and add your ZIP code. For the most accurate pricing, enter your dosage, liquid or pill form and quantity as well. Click the "Find the Lowest Price" button on your screen, and GoodRx will compare prescription drug prices at nearby pharmacies so you can choose the option that works best for you.

How Do I Use A GoodRx Coupon?

A GoodRx coupon works just like any coupon you might bring to a store. When you visit the pharmacy to pick up your prescription, just show the coupon to the pharmacist.

You have a few options for using the GoodRx coupon:

1. Send the coupon to yourself through email or text.
2. Use the GoodRx mobile app.
3. Visit the GoodRx mobile website.
4. Print the coupon.

It's incredibly easy to do — even if you've never used a digital coupon before or don't consider yourself tech savvy. And if you have any problems using the GoodRx website, mobile app or presenting the coupon at the pharmacy, just call GoodRx at 855-268-2822 (Monday-Sunday between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Central time). The GoodRx Advocates are happy to help.

Can I Use GoodRx If I Have Insurance, Medicare Or Medicaid?

Anyone can use GoodRx, whether they have insurance or not. And although you cannot combine GoodRx with your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid, the savings and discounts GoodRx offers are often a better option, beating insurance co-pays.

You should use a GoodRx discount in place of your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid when the GoodRx price is lower than the amount you would pay with your coverage. For more information about when and how to use GoodRx instead of insurance or Medicare, click here.

The Bottom Line

GoodRx is accepted at most major retail pharmacies, including CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Kroger and more. It’s convenient, incredibly easy to use and makes saving money on prescriptions a breeze.

See how much you can save with GoodRx: Download the GoodRx app or use their drug search tool on GoodRx.com to find the lowest price for your prescriptions.