Updated Prescription Discount Program Guide Released

California HealthCare Foundation guide compares ten programs available to California seniors

This updated comparative guide is designed to help seniors sort through prescription drug discount programs.

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March 10, 2003

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What: The California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF) today announced the release of an updated comparative guide designed to help seniors sort through the various prescription drug discount programs available in California.

The guide provides side-by-side comparisons of ten discount programs including discount cards, online pharmacy options, and California's state-mandated program. Key questions are answered including:

How do seniors qualify for the programs?
How much does it cost to join the programs?
Which major retailers accept the programs?
Do the programs include mail order and online options?
Which prescriptions are generally included in the program?
What savings are available through the program?
How much will prescriptions cost? (Chart includes a comparison of prescription costs for twelve commonly prescribed drugs.)
Who: The California HealthCare Foundation, based in Oakland, is an independent philanthropy committed to improving California's health care delivery and financing systems.

About the California HealthCare Foundation

The California HealthCare Foundation works as a catalyst to fulfill the promise of better health care for all Californians. We support ideas and innovations that improve quality, increase efficiency, and lower the costs of care.

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CHCF Communications Officer
California HealthCare Foundation