Friday, November 18, 2011

Money Saving Tip #193: Buy Generic Drugs

When it comes time to getting a prescription filled or buying a medication over-the-counter, go for the generic or store brands.  The formulas will be the same (or very similar) to the national brand.  And, they will work just as effectively.  Depending on the prescription you purchase, your savings could be substantial. 

Store brand over-the-counter medications usually have the exactly same ingredients.  Read the label.  I save about $9.00 for my husband's sinus medication.  We buy the store brand product rather than the national brand.  After reading the labels comparing the products, I found that it was the same product.  The only difference was the packaging.