Question 1

What is the Canadian Prescriptions Savings program?

Accepted Answer

Americans pay at least twice as much (in fact 218%) on prescription medications than individuals in other countries, like Canada. The reason why Canadian drugs are cheaper is that Canada regulates its prescription medication drug prices (the Patented Medicines Prices Review Board) meaning that consumers pay less for their medications. This prevents pharmaceutical patentees from charging excessive prices.

The Canadian Prescription Savings program is an out-of-pocket program that cannot be used with insurance or coupons. It offers Canadian Pharmacy prices to Americans. The savings can often be lower than your copay, if you are insured.

Question 2

Who is the Canadian Prescriptions Savings program suitable for?

Accepted Answer

It is suitable for individuals who are uninsured, underinsured or insured but cannot afford their copay or co-insurance.

Question 3

Can I import medications from Canada?

Accepted Answer

U.S. government officials have stated that individuals who procure non-controlled prescription drugs from Canada or other foreign sources for up to a three-month supply for their own use are not pursued. There are hundreds of thousands of American patients who have used or continue to use Canadian pharmacies to procure their medications at significant discounts. Often the price of medications can be the difference between getting treated or not being treated.

Question 4

Does NowPatient operate the Canadian Prescriptions Savings program?

Accepted Answer

No. NowPatient has partnered with Canadian Pharmacy, Prescription Help. Prescription Help is not connected to NowPatient other than as an affiliate partner which offers services that may benefit NowPatient users.

Question 5

Is it safe for me to use the Canadian Prescriptions Savings program?

Accepted Answer

There is little reason to worry about the safety or efficacy of this medication option since it is likely that the drugs will be the same ones you would get from your American drugstore, and would have undergone the same rigorous testing as their American counterparts. Canadian drugs are regulated for safety, efficacy and quality by Health Canada, which is the Canadian equivalent of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If you are unsure, you can discuss this option with your physician, especially if you find it difficult affording your medications and may therefore risk not being treated.

NowPatient has also done thorough due diligence on Prescription Help, to ensure that the service is adequately licensed, regulated and safe.

We have checked and verified that Prescription Help:

Is a licensed pharmacy in Canada
Will only fill your medication if you have a valid prescription
Has a licensed pharmacist on staff to answer your questions
Does not send medicine that looks different than what you receive at your usual drug store, nor does it arrive in packaging that is damaged, in a foreign language, has no expiration date, or is expired
Does not charge you for products that you never ordered or received
Provides clear written protections for your personal and financial information, including credit card numbers
Maintains the highest standards of data security and compliance
Does not sell your information to other websites
Does not supply controlled substances
Does not supply any products on an FDA Import Alert
Quantities are restricted to a maximum of 3 month’s supply for international orders
Publishes contact information on their website for customer service

Question 6

Is the Canadian Prescriptions Savings program a form of insurance?

Accepted Answer

It is not insurance, any payments are strictly cash and are considered out-of-pocket. This option cannot be used with copay cards or coupons

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