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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Drug nameUsed to treatDiscount offer on out-of-pocket costs Co-payExpirationLimitsNotesLipitor (atorvastatin) High cholesterolUp to $50 covered per month; not to exceed $600 per year$4Dec. 31, 2012Cannot be used with Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal insuranceIf you need to lower your LDL cholesterol by less than 30 percent, consider CR Best Buys: lovastatin and pravastatin. If you need to lower LDL by more than 30 percent, consider simvastatin instead.Nexium (esomeprazole)Heartburn, acid refluxUp to $50 covered—with or without insurance—per month; not to exceed $600 per year$18 with prescription coverageUp to 12 prescriptions within 14 monthsCannot be used with Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal insuranceConsider omeprazole, a CR Best Buy. It is as safe and effective as Nexium. You can get it without a prescription too.Crestor (rousuvastatin)High cholesterol30-day free trial. Up to $50 covered—with or without insurance—per month.$18 with prescription coverageUp to 12 prescriptions within 14 monthsCannot be used with Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal insuranceIn some cases, you may be able to try CR Best Buys lovastatin, pravastatin or simvastatin instead.Abilify (aripiprazole)Schizophrenia, bipolar, major depressive disorder30-day free trial offer. Also up to $100 covered per refill if you have insurance.$2517 refillsOnly for those new to taking Abilify; max of two capsules per day. Cannot be used with Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal insurance.If you are considering Abilify to treat depression, see our Best Buy Drug report for more details on the effectivess and safety of these medications.Cymbalta (duloxetine)DepressionReimbursement for up to 60 days of use, not to exceed $700.NANACannot be used with Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal insurance.If cost is an issue, consider starting with one of these CR Best Buys: bupropion, citalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, or sertraline.Zetia (ezetimibe)High cholesterol30-day free trial. Up to $20 for those with or without insurance.NAFree trial: May 31, 2012Coupons: 12 refills by Dec. 31, 2013Cannot be used with Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal insurance.For more details on treating high cholesterol, see our Best Buy Drugs report.Effexor XR (venlafaxine)DepressionUp to $75 per refill, max of $1,000 per calendar year.$4Dec. 31, 2013Cannot be used with Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal insurance.Consider starting with one of these CR Best Buys: buproprion, citalopram, fluoxetine, paraoxetine, or setraline.Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin)High blood pressureUp to $100 per refill; max $1,200 per calendar year.$4March 31, 2013Cannot be used with Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal insurance.Consider starting with a diuretic if possible. See here for details on treating high blood pressure.Actos (pioglitazone)DiabetesUp to $60 per refill$20March 31, 20129
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