why do pharmacies accept goodrx ?

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Why do pharmacies accept GoodRX?
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I know most small, independent pharmacies don’t accept GoodRX, but why do most big chain pharmacies accept it? Is it because other big pharmacies do accept them, and they’re scared they’d lose their customers to those pharmacies that accept GoodRX? I really want to know why! Thank you. 18 comments. share. save.

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How GoodRx Works – GoodRx
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GoodRx coupons will help you pay less than the cash price for your prescription. They’re free to use and are accepted at virtually every U.S. pharmacy. Your pharmacist will know how to enter the codes on the coupon to pull up the lowest discount available. How do I use a GoodRx coupon?

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Participating pharmacies are required to accept GoodRx through contracts with their pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). An exception is for controlled medications. Accepting a GoodRx coupon for a controlled medication is always at the discretion of the pharmacist.

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GoodRx partners with PBMs to display the price at which pharmacies buy the drugs, and allows GoodRx to offer prescriptions at that price to the consumers. PBMs love it because they can more easily…

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When you search GoodRx for your medication, you’ll see all of the pharmacies on the drug price page. Participating pharmacies are contractually obligated to accept GoodRx coupons. If your pharmacist refuses to accept them, you can call GoodRx at (855) 268-2822.

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How Does GoodRx Work – Plus When You Should Use It

Pharmacy Benefits Managers or PBMs that GoodRx partners with. When a customer uses a GoodRx coupon, the process from the pharmacy standpoint is a little like insurance. Pharmacies input the BIN and PCN number on the coupon and the PBM tells us the price to charge.

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GoodRx advertises savings of up to 80% on their website however savings this high are few and far between. Users should expect to receive and average discount around 50% but the actual discount is depended on the specific drug, quantity, and pharmacy you choose to use.

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GoodRx uses claims data to show prices for the manufacturer that is most commonly dispensed in your area and at your pharmacy chain. Different manufacturers may have different prices depending on the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM).

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PBMs typically require pharmacies to accept discount cards to remain in the PBM’s pharmacy network. That’s why a consumer without insurance saves money by having access to a PBM’s network rate, which is lower than the cash price. GoodRx provides a convenient and user-friendly interface for finding these PBM rates.

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Aren’t pharmacies losing money with GoodRX? – Quora
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GoodRx has a contract with pharmacies so they will use their discount cards instead of insurance or cash pay. The managers of said pharmacies also offer their pharmacists and techs a monetary incentive to do this as well. I would guess that insurance companies don’t like it so much but people getting expensive scrips sure do. 7.9K views