The National League of Cities (NLC), Durham City Council and the Durham Human Resources Department have a new program to help residents save money on prescription medicines not covered by insurance. This program began on December 5, 2009.
The City of Durham prescription discount card is available to all city residents free of charge and can help save an average of 20 percent off the price of commonly prescribed medications at participating pharmacies.
To learn more about card and what pharmacies participate in the network, call toll free (888) 620-1749, or visit www.caremark.com/nlc.
What the Prescription Discount Card is
The NLC prescription discount card is designed to help residents save money on prescriptions that are not covered by insurance. The program is offered in collaboration with the NLC through its member cities. The program is not insurance.
Who it is for
The card is offered to all city residents, there are no age or income restrictions. There are no restrictions or limits on how many times individuals can use the card. One card can be used by all family members.
Savings
While savings may vary by drug and by pharmacy, the NLC prescription discount card program provides an average savings of 20 percent. Residents will pay the negotiated discount price offered through the program or the pharmacy’s retail price whichever is lower.
What the program costs
The card is FREE. There is no cost to the City or to residents to use the card. There are no enrollment fees and no membership fees. Residents just pay the prescription cost less any applicable discounts.
How residents access the program
There is no waiting period. City residents simply present the card at a participating pharmacy. More than 59,000 pharmacies nationwide participate in the program, including the major chains as well as many independent pharmacies.
Additional features
A dedicated toll-free number is provided for residents to access CVS Caremark’s award-winning customer care and a program Web site is available for residents to access program tools and information.
About CVS Caremark
The NLC prescription discount card is administered by CVS Caremark, the largest provider of prescriptions and related health care services in the nation. CVS Caremark has administered prescription discount programs since 1992.
This is not insurance. Savings are only available at participating pharmacies. Savings may vary by drug and by pharmacy. By using this card, residents agree to pay the entire prescription cost less any applicable discount.