Be Smart. Save Money. Choose OTC.
Do you know if a medication you take is available without a prescription? If it is, you can get the relief you need by choosing an over-the-counter (OTC) product.
There are more than 100,000 products available on your drugstore’s shelf that contain ingredients previously available by prescription only. And OTC medications are safe, effective, and often very affordable.
Using OTC alternatives to prescription drugs can save you time and money. You can get the medication you need, when you need it, without a prescription from your doctor. Talk to your pharmacist about using OTC store brands for added savings.
Choose to save – and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your OTC options.
Know Your Facts About OTC
Using OTC medications is an easy way to be more active in your health care – and get the relief you need when you need it. Learn the facts about OTC, so you can make smart choices about the medications you take.
Prescription Drug Costs
If you think the average prescription costs $25 to $50, think again. It's not uncommon for brand-name drugs to cost $200, $400, even $1,000 a month. As costs continue to rise, the choices you make, make a difference.
OTC vs. Prescription Costs
While drug companies spend billions of dollars a year on developing new prescription drugs, more than 700 medication ingredients previously only available by prescription are now available over the counter – no prescription necessary. And over-the-counter (OTC) medications usually cost less than their prescription alternatives.
