Garland Launches Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

The City of Garland has launched a program to help provide residents with some relief from the high cost of prescription drugs. The city is making free prescription drug discount cards available to city residents through a program sponsored by the National League of Cities (NLC). The discount cards offer city residents an average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs.
 
The discount cards may be used by all residents of the City of Garland and has no restrictions based on the resident’s age, income level, or existing health coverage. The NLC card can be used when purchasing prescription drugs at approximately 30 pharmacies around the city, as well as at more than 59,000 participating retail pharmacies across the country.
 
"In the current economic climate, where many people are watching what they spend, the City of Garland is happy to partner with the National League of Cities to make this prescription discount card available for our residents," said City Manager Bill Dollar. "Whether or not an individual has prescription coverage, this program can make it easier for our residents to afford the drugs they need to deal with a short-term illness or stay healthy by managing a chronic condition."
 
Cards are available in select areas throughout the city, including recreational facilities, libraries, the City Secretary’s office, Public Health facilities, GP&L Customer Service office, and the City’s Human Resources Department at no cost to city residents. City residents can call toll-free 1-888-620-1749 or visit www.caremark.com/nlc for assistance with the program.
 
“Not only does the NLC prescription discount card help residents save money on their medications, it is easy to use,” said Dollar. “City of Garland residents only have to show their card when purchasing medication at one of the many participating pharmacies. No enrollment or membership fee is required and city residents and their family members can use the card any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance.”
 
The discount card program is administered by CVS Caremark. For more information, contact Brenda Vega, 972-205-2836.
 
About The National League of Cities
 
The National League of Cities (NLC) is the nation’s oldest and largest organization devoted to strengthening and promoting cities as centers of opportunity, leadership, and governance. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans. To learn more about NLC, go to www.nlc.org.
 

 
There is no cost to taxpayers for this program except some expense for printing. It is otherwise fully funded through CVS Caremark and industry participants. An introduction to the program was presented to the Council at a recent work session (Item 2).
 

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Comment from: Deborah Morris [Visitor]

Way to go, Garland! Initiatives like this can make a big difference for residents without health insurance.

Another great program we only recently heard about is the Angel Food Ministries (http://www.angelfoodministries.com/), where people can order truly impressive packages of groceries for very low prices. There's at least one pickup point on Glenbrook in Garland, near downtown. No income qualifications or red tape. Pretty cool deal.

12/01/09 @ 17:41

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