Discount prescription card association

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We endorse consumer protection, program integrity, and promot

Association Mission Statement

To make prescription medications affordable to all, especially the uninsured and underinsured, while using o

ADDCO Members must all hold the highest rating with the Bet

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Discount Prescription Card Association About What is a prescription drug discount card and what are its benefits?

A prescription discount drug card was established in response to the many requests for assistance for the uni

Some facts about prescription discount drug cards: that it cannot be combined with insurance; Covers all FDA-approved medications and many Lifestyle meds such as erectile dysfunction, obesity, fertility, etc.; Provides an average savings of up to 15% for brand meds and 55% for generic meds; Can be used at 80% of national and independent pharmacies in the USA and its’ territories. Provides an online drug and pharmacy lookup for comparison sh The card is Free; active and ready to use and never expires; It is a bearer card – whoever has it can use it; One card can be used by an entire family; There is no collection of personal information ever; no application necessary; Does not have any restrictions for use, except

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Drug Safety

Discount RX Card Association

ASSOCIATION MEMBER DRUG SAFETY Disposal of Unused Medicines: What You Should Know

Overview

Medicines play an important role in treating many conditions and diseases, but when they are no longer needed it’s important to dispose of them Medicine Take-Back Programs Medicine take-back programs for disposal are a good way to remove expired, unwanted, or unused medicines from the home and reduce the ch Disposal in Household Trash If no medicine take-back program is available in your area, you can also follow these simple steps to dispose of most medicines in the household 1 Mix medicines (do NOT crush tablets or capsules) with an unpalatable substance such as kitty litter or used coffee grounds; Place the mixture in a container such as a sealed plastic bag; and Throw the container in your household trash. Before throwing out your empty pill bottle or other empty medicine packaging, remember to scratch out all information on the prescription labe

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Association Member Code of Conduct INTRODUCTION

Millions of persons in the United States lack access to affordable prescription medications. Discount prescription drug card pr Discount prescription drug card programs have proven to be highly cost-effective to consumers. As a result, discount drug car CODE IN ORDER TO INSURE THE ABSOLUTE HIGHEST STANDARDS FOR THE USERS OF A DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTION 1. ADDCO MEMBERS MUST ALL HOLD THE HIGHEST RATING WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB 2. CUSTOMER SERVICE TO THE DISCOUNT DRUG CARD USERS MUST BE HELPFUL, KNOWLEDGEABLE A 3. ADDCO MEMBERS MUST USE A PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFIT MANAGER (PBM) THAT DOES NOT UNFAI


APPLICABILITY

Discount drug card program operators and independent representatives that are members of ADDCO must comply with those provi

Marketing Materials and Practices

A discount drug card program operator must ensure that a discount drug card program’s advertising, solicitation, and marketing mat

Complaint Resolution

A program operator must ensure that a discount drug card program establishes and operates a fair and efficient procedure for resol Compliance ADDCO may promulgate rules and procedures interpreting and applying the code of conduct, including procedures for suspending


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