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How drug coverage tiers, generics, prior authorization, and assistance programs work.

How to Lower Prescription Costs: Practical Options to Discuss With Your Pharmacist

June 1, 2026 by Dr. Alan Whitfield
A pharmacist helping a customer understand how to lower prescription costs at the counter

How to lower prescription costs safely: generics, formulary tiers, comparing pharmacies, 90-day supplies, and patient assistance programs to ask about.

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How Prior Authorization Works and What to Do When You Hit It

June 1, 2026 by Dr. Alan Whitfield
A clinician and patient discussing how prior authorization works for a prescription

How prior authorization works, step by step: why insurers require it, common reasons for denial, how to speed it up, and how to appeal a decision.

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