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Saybrook Residents Saved More than $72,000 through Prescription Discount Program

Old Saybrook, through its association with the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM), the statewide association of towns and cities, has already saved Old Saybrook residents more than $72,000 in prescription costs since joining CCM’s Prescription Drug Discount Program in September 2012 when Old Saybrook’s participation began.

That represents a 40 percent percent savings over what residents would have paid for the 1,807 prescriptions filled thus far.

Since CCM began offering the CCM Prescription Drug Discount Card in September 2012, 125 towns and cities have signed up for the program. During that time, residents in the participating communities have filled more than 146,000 prescriptions and saved almost $8 million with an average prescription savings of 52 percent.

The program is free to any CCM-member municipality, providing savings on any prescriptions not covered by insurance. There are no costs to either the participating municipalities or their residents.

“Even if you have prescription insurance, this card can help residents save when their current insurance card doesn’t cover a medication, or if their pet needs medication that is human-based,” said Shari Fiveash, CCM director of Member Services. “Plus, there are vision and hearing services available as well that have discounted exams, frames, lenses, and hearing aid devices.”

“This has been a successful program for our residents,” said First Selectman Carl P. Fortuna, Jr. “Perhaps one thing people don’t realize is that you may even be able to use it for some of your pet’s medications.”

Cards can be used by all residents regardless of age, income, or existing health coverage. There are no enrollment forms, membership fees, restrictions, or limits on frequency of use for residents. Residents can print out a card easily by visiting www.CTRxDiscountCard.com and selecting the Old Saybrook from the drop-down menu. Town Hall also has cards available. The discount cards are widely accepted at all national chain pharmacies and most local independent pharmacies. All participating pharmacies in Old Saybrook had been given a supply of these cards as well.

Discount cards may also be used to save on human-based medications prescribed for family pets. If the prescription can be filled at participating retail pharmacies, you will receive a discount. Discounts are also offered on other medical services including vision, Lasik and hearing services. Visit www.CTRxDiscountCard.com for more details, including a pharmacy look-up and drug price comparison tool.