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Q: What prescription medications are covered under
the APS Prescription Plan?
A: All FDA approved brand and generic prescription
medications are covered.
Q:
Where can I use the APS card?
A: The APS card is accepted at over 58,000 pharmacies
throughout the United States. The network includes
pharmacy chains, such as CVS, Rite Aid, Medicine Shoppe, Walgreens, Wal-Mart, and more, as well as thousands of
independent pharmacies throughout the country.
Q: What if my pharmacy doesn't recognize the
card?
Pharmacies may not be familiar with every prescription
program in which they participate. If the pharmacist
does not recognize your APS card or if you encounter a
problem at the pharmacy, DO NOT leave without having the
pharmacy call the toll-free number printed on the ID
card.
Q.
What is a generic drug?
Once a patent on a brand name drug expires, other drug
companies may make a generic version of the drug, with
the approval of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The FDA's standards for quality are the same for all
manufacturers. This means the generic drug contains the
same active ingredients as the brand name whose patent
has expired, and that it's as safe, potent and
effective.
Q.
How can I keep my prescription drug costs down?
The use of generic prescription drugs, whenever
available, is most cost effective. Don't be shy -
discuss your prescription options with your doctor. Ask
whether an alternative, less expensive option would work
for your condition.
Q: I am not a U.S. Citizen, can I use the card?
A: Anyone may use the program if it is used at
pharmacies within the U.S.
Q: Do prices vary among participating pharmacies?
A: Industry standards determine the discounted rate for
prescription medications. This means in most instances,
all participating pharmacies will offer the same low
price. These rates are updated at least once a week, so
prices may vary depending on when you go to the
pharmacy. From time-to-time, pharmacies may offer
special sale prices for a limited time on selected
drugs. These sale prices may be lower than the scheduled
discount rates, in which case the card holder will pay
only the lowered sales price.
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