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Prescription Drug Prices in New York State
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New York State Board of Pharmacy publishes an annual list of the 150 most frequently prescribed drugs, in the most common quantities. New York State Department of Health collects retail price information on these drugs from pharmacies that participate in the Medicaid program. This site allows you to search for a specific drug from the most frequently prescribed drug list.

Brooklyn HealthWorks Express Access Discount Card
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A card for residents of northern Brooklyn that provides significant savings on all prescription drugs. Cost: $10 a year for individuals or $25 a year for families. Benefits: save at least 9% on name brand drugs and at least 25% on generic drugs; receive greater discounts of at least 14% on name brand drugs and at least 29% on generic drugs when using Express Scripts Mail Order Pharmacy services.

Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) Program
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Describes and provides access to the State-sponsored prescription plan for senior citizens who need help paying for their prescriptions. Over 330,000 seniors already belong and are saving over half the cost of their medicines.

Guide to Generic Drugs - NY City Department of Consumer Affairs
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Describes NY State's Generic Drug Law, how to get counseling NY residents are entitled to, how to resolve complaints and other relevant information.

Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance Program (HIICAP)
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Provides free, confidential, accurate and unbiased health insurance information, counseling and assistance for Medicare beneficiaries and their families.

Healthy New York
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Healthy New York offers important medical services such as regular medical checkups, hospital care, and prescription drugs. Covered services are subject to a copayment and, in the case of prescription drugs, a deductible and a benefit maximum.

New York Prescription Saver
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A pharmacy discount card that can lower the cost of your prescriptions by as much as 60 percent on generics and 30 percent on brand name drugs. Just show your card at a participating pharmacy to receive your discount right at the counter.