How to save hundreds if not thousands of dollars annually on our medications.
We’ve all felt the impact of inflation that’s caused prices for everyday essential goods to skyrocket over the past few years, including food, fuel, rent, insurance and other life necessities. Undoubtedly the economic strain has affected most Americans, however, fixed income seniors have perhaps felt the crunch more than anyone else.
The news doesn’t get much better as the new year unfolds, as prices on consumer goods are expected to remain high due to lingering inflation. Drug prices are no exception as prominent drug companies including Pfizer, Bristol Myers Squibb, Sanofi and others have raised prices on at least 250 branded medications effective Jan 1, 2025. Although these increases are generally under 10%, when combined with increases on other life essentials, the result is more economic pressure on consumer pocketbooks which are already stretched to the limit.
Although the Biden administration has recently imposed price controls on a handful of Medicare Part D drugs which are scheduled to take effect in 2026, and the incoming Trump administration has promised to tackle runaway drug prices by cracking down on pharmacy benefit managers, it will take some time for patients to start feeling the benefits. Even if such policies do indeed marginally lower drug prices, these initiatives still come with the obligatory and burdensome Medicare bureaucratic baggage including co-pays, confusing forms, pre-authorizations, claim denials, onerous reporting requirements, and a government establishment that can hardly be described as responsive to patient needs. Unfortunately, for too many seniors, these initiatives are simply too little, too late.
While there are a few alternatives to relying on the government to lower our drug prices – including coupons and manufacturer promotions and rebates – no other options are as inexpensive or convenient as ordering through a Canadian pharmacy referral service.
Canadian pharmacy referral services are more commonly referred to as online pharmacies, where orders are placed through either a website, or by phone, and the products arrive via the postal service to the patient’s home. Anyone who has ordered through Amazon is familiar with the drill.
One such referral service is PlanetDrugsDirect.com, and because the company procures its products from jurisdictions that impose price controls, they offer prices that are up to 80% off what local American pharmacies charge. The products PlanetDrugsDirect.com sells come from the same name brand and generic pharmaceutical manufacturers that American pharmacies buy from, and differ only cosmetically in packaging and product form. In other words, the products may come in a different box from what we’re used to, or may come in pill form rather than as a capsule, but the active ingredients are identical.
Some American patients may be hesitant to order their medications from a foreign source, but the proof, as we say, is in the pudding. PlanetDrugsDirect.com has been providing quality medications to satisfied American patients for over twenty years, and is one of the early pioneers of the pharmacy referral service business model. Doctor, family and friend referrals continue to be Planet Drugs Direct’s largest source of new patients, which attests to their trustworthiness. The company also offers many value-adding services, including free shipping, 24/7 ordering through their website, and no sales taxes are applied to customer orders. For those patients who prefer speaking with a representative, PlanetDrugsDirect.com’s agents are renowned for their courtesy and knowledge, and for anyone that has tried to contact Medicare for help, this is certainly a refreshing and comforting alternative. Furthermore, no coupons or insurance are required to receive Planet Drugs Direct’s heavily discounted prices.
PlanetDrugsDirect.com is a member of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association which imposes on its members the highest standards for quality control and customer service. The company also provides an optional interest-free payment plan, a no-questions-asked replacement policy should the order get lost in transit, a consumer protection plan through the Norton Shopping Guarantee, and a steadfast commitment to customer service excellence. Furthermore, first-time customers receive a 25% discount on their first order up to $250. The company also sells pet medications at greatly reduced prices. With all the benefits the company offers, it’s no wonder Planet Drugs Direct has earned over 50,000 positive customer reviews.
For more information about PlanetDrugsDirect.com, visit their website at www.planetdrugsdirect.com, or call them toll-free at 1-888-791-3784 during their extended business hours.
Below is a chart comparing prices on a few prominent prescribed medications. The chart compares prices from GoodRx.com (a website that identifies which retailers sell a particular product for the lowest price in a given region), SingleCare, and PlanetDrugsDirect.com.
| Drug | GoodRX | SingleCare | PlanetDrugsDirect.com |
| Eliquis – 2.5mg, 56 tablets | $581.82 | $478.89 | $113.99 |
| Jardiance – 10mg, 90 tablets | $1,966.00 | $1,477.00 | $206.99 |
| Xarelto – 10mg, 30 tablets | $585.47 | $477.31 | $112.99 |
| Januvia – 25mg, 98 tablets | $1,086.00 | $1,050.00 | $307.99 |
| Farxiga – 5mg, 98 tablets | $1,910.00 | $1,137.00 | $241.99 |
| Combivent Respimat – 20mcg/100mg, 120 doses | $520.95 | $484.60 | $89.99 |
| Gemtesa – 75mg, 30 tablets | $517.88 | $416.74 | $139.99 |
| Ozempic – 2mL, mg/3mL 1 pen | $966.74 | $810.75 | $449.99 |
Shown are GoodRx and SingleCare prices with a coupon in the Dallas, Texas region. Prices are subject to change. Check to see if a generic version of your drug is available for even greater savings.