Auburn Introduces Prescription Drug Discount Card

In January 2012, the city of Auburn announced the arrival of prescription drug discount cards — available free to its residents thanks to a National League of Cities program administered by CVS Caremark.

Now Auburnites can enjoy savings on prescription drugs, even if they don’t have health insurance, a traditional pharmacy benefit plan or have been issued prescriptions that are not covered by insurance.

Armed with Auburn’s Prescription Discount Card, residents can save an average of 23 percent off the full retail cost of prescription medication. There is no enrollment form, no membership fee and no restrictions on the frequency of the use of the card.

Best of all, the prescription discount card is accepted at more than 60,000 pharmacies nationwide, including all major pharmacy chains and most local independent pharmacies. All family members are covered — even the family pet, as some pet prescriptions are covered through this program.

Auburn residents can pick up their free prescription discount card at , the or the .

Please keep in mind, this is not insurance and discounts are only available at participating pharmacies. Savings may vary according to drug and pharmacy.

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