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Pharmacies are the primary source of medication for the majority of North Americans. They provide anything from drugs that alleviate symptoms to medications necessary for mental illnesses and chronic conditions. You can read from a wide variety of articles at The RxLess® blog that can help you make an informed decision when it comes to purchasing your medication and the latest news concerning pharmacy policies.
It’s important to stay up-to-date regarding the latest pharmacy news so you won’t be caught off guard if things change. For instance, regulations regarding the sales of certain medications in pharmacies change all the time. The same goes for pharmacy-specific news.
Pharmacies are not separate from the average person’s day-to-day life. If something changes at your local pharmacy, you need to understand the situation and react properly.
Finding the right medication at your local pharmacy and being able to afford it are two separate issues. Luckily, RxLess® can help you get a discount coupon on your drug of choice from your local pharmacy.
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Switching Pharmacies: How Prescription Transfers Work and What to Expect
Switching pharmacies doesn’t mean losing your prescription. Learn how transfers work, which medications can move, timelines, and how to avoid treatment gaps.
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How Pharmacies Help Patients Afford High Prescription Drug Costs
Pharmacies help lower prescription costs through generics, discount cards, and price transparency—making medications more affordable for patients.
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National Pharmacist Day: Honoring the Experts Ensuring Safe and Effective Medication Use
On January 12, National Pharmacist Day honors pharmacists for their essential role in medication safety, chronic disease support, and community health education across the U.S.
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Pharmacy 101: Tips to Make the Most of Your Next Visit
Pharmacy visits can do more than fill prescriptions—learn how to save, ask the right questions, and get the best care with the RxLess Assurance Plan.
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What Rite Aid's Bankruptcy Reveals About the Changing Role of Pharmacies
Rite Aid’s 2025 bankruptcy highlights major changes in the pharmacy industry—consolidation, shrinking margins, and evolving healthcare roles.
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What’s the Cheapest Pharmacy Near Me?
Find the cheapest pharmacy near you with the RxLess™ Assurance Plan. Compare real-time prices at 70,000+ locations and save instantly.
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Rite Aid Bankruptcy: What It Means for Your Prescriptions and Local Pharmacy Access
Rite Aid’s bankruptcy means store closures, prescription transfers, and reward losses — underscoring the need for local pharmacy access
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Beyond Prescriptions: The Expanding Role of Pharmacies in Modern Healthcare
Discover how pharmacies are evolving into healthcare hubs, offering vaccinations, chronic disease support, and cost-saving plans like the RxLess Assurance Plan.
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How Much Do You Get for Donating Plasma in the USA?
Learn how plasma donation can earn you up to $1,000/month while saving lives. Discover eligibility, safety tips, and how RxLess helps make wellness affordable.
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National Pharmacist Day - January 12th
Celebrate National Pharmacist Day! Discover their vital roles in healthcare and how they improve patient care and savings.
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Pharmacists as Key Players in Managing Chronic Conditions
Pharmacists are vital in managing chronic conditions. They offer medication management, patient education, and collaborative care to improve health outcomes.
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Chain Pharmacies vs. Independent Pharmacies: Where to Find the Best Prescription Savings
Compare chain pharmacies vs. independent pharmacies to find the best prescription savings. Learn where to get the best discounts on your medications.
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How to Advocate for Prescription Savings at Your Pharmacy
Learn how to save on prescriptions by effectively discussing savings options with your pharmacy, including tips on using RxLess for maximum discounts.
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How Discount Coupons Are Transforming the Pharmacy Experience
With soaring healthcare costs, prescription expenses can feel overwhelming. Here is how prescription discount coupons are revolutionizing the pharmacy experience.
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2024 Guide: Find the Cheapest Pharmacies for Your Prescriptions
Learn how to identify the most affordable pharmacies for your prescriptions in 2024. Discover strategies to effectively minimize your medication expenses.
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Nationwide Pharmacy Outages: How a Cyberattack on Change Healthcare Disrupted Prescription Processing
Struggling to fill prescriptions due to the Change Healthcare attack? Learn how RxLess can help you access medications and discounts despite the outage.
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Unlocking Savings: How to Transfer Your Prescription and Use Discount Coupons
With these three simple steps, explore the seamless process of switching to a new pharmacy and continue receiving your medications without unnecessary hassle!
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Celebrating National Pharmacist Day - January 12, 2024
Join us in celebrating National Pharmacist Day on January 12, 2024; learn pharmacists are dedicated to helping you manage your health and your costs.
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Getting a Prescription Without Seeing a Doctor: Exploring Telehealth Options
Discover how you can get a prescription via telehealth without visiting a doctor in person. Learn about its flexibility and the types of medications available through this method.
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Exploring E-Pharmacy: Balancing Convenience with Caution
Explore online pharmacies and discover how they're reshaping healthcare. Learn about the pros and cons, from easy access to medication risks, and the importance of effective regulation.
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When Your Medication Is Out of Stock: What to Do Next
Navigate medication shortages with ease. Discover steps to access essential medications: consult provider, pharmacist, explore alternatives, and stay informed.
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Ozempic Shortages: Pharmacists' Decisions and Their Impact
Some pharmacists in the United States are facing challenges obtaining and stocking Ozempic due to its high cost and inadequate reimbursement rates.
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Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine: Find a Location Near You
Learn important details about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and how to schedule an appointment, including information about boosters.
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Pfizer Vaccine and Booster Shot Appointments Near You
Learn about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and booster shot, including appointment scheduling near you. Read on to discover important information.
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Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster Shot Appointments Near You
Want to learn more about Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and booster shot appointments? Read on to find out all the information you need.
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Safeway COVID Booster Shot and Vaccine Appointments Near You
Safeway is offering COVID-19 vaccines at many of their locations across the country. Here's what you need to know about getting vaccinated at Safeway.
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Where To Get Your COVID-19 Booster Shot
If you are looking for a location to receive your COVID-19 booster shot, here are some tips to help you find the best location for you.
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COVID-19 Rapid Tests: Where to Find Them and How to Choose
You can get a COVID-19 rapid test at any community-based testing center, healthcare provider’s office, local pharmacy, and many supermarkets.
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Walmart COVID Vaccine and Booster Appointments Near You
You can now schedule your COVID-19 vaccine and booster appointment at a Walmart near you. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Pharmacies Are Cutting Hours and Closing Stores - What It Means for Patients
The pharmacist shortage is a national issue that affects many local pharmacies. Find out why pharmacies are closing and what impact it is having on patients.
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Pros and Cons of Online Pharmacies
There are many pros and cons of using online pharmacies. Keep reading to find out what they are and if online pharmacies are right for you.
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Compounding Pharmacies 101
A compounding pharmacy is a pharmacy that prepares certain medications from scratch according to the patient's needs.
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National Pharmacist Day – January 12, 2023
National Pharmacist Day honors pharmacy professionals who ensure the safe and effective use of medications for patients.
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Walgreens COVID Booster Shot & Vaccine Appointments Near You
Walgreens assists in administering the COVID-19 vaccine. Here's how to make an appointment for a vaccination nearby.
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Three Simple Steps to Transfer a Prescription to a New Pharmacy
Transferring your prescription to a new pharmacy may save you hundreds of dollars on your medications. Follow these three simple steps to get started.
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CVS, Walmart, and Walgreens Agree to Settle US Opioid Claim
Opioid misuse currently costs the US tens of billions of dollars a year. CVS, Walmart, and Walgreens agreed to pay $13.8 billion to settle U. S. opioid claims.
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CVS COVID Booster Shot & Vaccine Appointments Near You
CVS assist in administering the covid-19 vaccination. Here's how to make an appointment for a vaccination nearby.
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What is Walmart's $4 Prescriptions Program?
Walmart's $4 Prescriptions Program is a cost-saving initiative to get covered generic medications for as low as $4.
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Nearly 15,000 Pharmacies Left Tricare in October
See how TRICARE beneficiaries are affected after approximately 15,000 pharmacies left the TRICARE in-network on October 24.
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What do your hematocrit test results mean?
If you are wondering what your hematocrit test results mean, look no further. Read here to learn about hematocrit numbers and how RxLess can help you save.
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Why a Pharmacist Might Refuse to Fill a Prescription
Pharmacists may sometimes refuse to fill prescriptions. Here are the top reasons why and what you can do to avoid unfilled prescriptions
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Where can I get a drive-thru coronavirus (COVID-19) test?
Drive-thru testing is a safe, efficient way of coronavirus testing. Read on to find out where to get one and how to save on costs with RxLess
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What's a normal heart rate?
You may wonder, 'What's a normal heart rate?' Learn what a normal heart rate is, how to measure it, and some factors that affect your heart rate.
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How are pharmacies helping with the opioid crisis?
The opioid crisis in America has reached epidemic proportions. Find out how one pharmacist in Paterson NJ is making a difference one patient at a time.
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Walgreens Gets Robotic on Filling Prescriptions
Walgreens and other pharmacy chains have begun using robots to fill prescriptions. Find out how this affects you and your favorite pharmacist.
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Pharmacy closures for 2022: what's happening?
Keep reading to find out why pharmacies are closing and what to do if the one you have used for years is shutting down.
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What Pharmacies Accept the RxLess Assurance Plan and How Does It Save Me Money?
The RxLess Real-Time Pricer provides significant discounts on medications with no registration or fees. Find out how it works and what pharmacies accept the cards.
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Benefits of PillPack or Other Mail Order Pharmacies
Learn about the convenient advantages of getting your prescription medications online from mail order pharmacies like PillPack and others.
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CVS Offers Same Day Delivery for Prescription Medications
If you need your prescriptions quickly or cannot go out to pick them up, CVS’s same day delivery services for prescription medications may help.
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Rite Aid Makes Big Changes and Cuts 400 Jobs
Rite Aid's corporate structure is implementing big changes to cut down on costs and offset revenue reduction, hoping to save 55 million by 2020.
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