The ‘Hidden’ Amazon Prime Benefit Seniors May Forget To Use
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A sometimes overlooked benefit for Amazon Prime members may help them better manage their healthcare.
Amazon Pharmacy’s RXPass is a subscription for Prime members that delivers more than 50 common generic drugs to their doors or pharmacies for a $5 monthly fee. Here’s how it works.
More than Just Financial Benefits
Along with offering convenience, the RXPass benefit may help improve health. A study from JAMA showed that the program may be increasing medication adherence. Here are results from researchers studying pharmacy data of about 10,000 people and comparing RXPass users to patients who pick up prescriptions the old-fashioned way:
- RxPass users had on average an additional 10 days’ worth of medication on hand per person per month (a 27% increase).Â
- RXPass users had 29% more prescription refills per person per month.Â
- RXPass users saved about $2.35 in out-of-pocket costs per month on average.
According to Amazon, RXPass is a Prime member benefit that gives subscribers access to the most common generic medications for a flat fee of $5 a month. As a subscriber, you can get all your prescribed meds on the RXPass list filled as often as needed for the one monthly fee. Amazon noted RXPass works with auto-refill so you can receive all your eligible prescriptions automatically for no more than the $5 a month.
It’s helpful to keep in mind some restrictions apply. You cannot use an HSA or FSA to pay your subscription fee. Also, remember RXPass isn’t insurance but may be helpful when insurance doesn’t cover certain meds.
Other Ways To Save
In addition to the Amazon program, there are many other ways to try to save on your prescriptions.
WebMD suggested talking to your doctor about cheaper meds, using preferred pharmacies for your health insurance plan, going to drugmaker websites to check out their assistance programs and using digital tools and apps to compare prescription prices.
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