In less than two months, 189 people have participated in the Gila County Prescription Drug Card Program. These people have purchased $13,805.25 in prescriptions and have saved a whopping $3,616.31, or 26.2%, on the purchased prescriptions! “This is a phenomenal participation rate for a program that was just introduced in June,” states Supervisor Shirley Dawson. Statewide, Arizona citizens have saved over $1.88 million by using these county prescription drug cards.
The Prescription Discount Card was introduced in Gila County in June of this year. There is no cost to the citizens, or taxpayers, or to the County for this discount program. The National Association of Counties has reported significant savings for individuals using the card. The card may be used by people who are uninsured or underinsured, and can also be used by those who have insurance when a prescription drug is not covered by the insurance.
The Prescription Discount Cards are available at most pharmacies in Gila County as well as at County offices in Globe and Payson. If you have any questions regarding the prescription drug plan or whether you have coverage for a drug, please call (877) 321-2652. Trained representatives at that number will be able to help you.