Drug Discount Program Widely Used

by Misty Edwards - July 11th 2006

Bertie County Prescription Drug Discount Program Widely Used In First 3 Months

July 11, 2006 — During the first 3 months since the introduction of the Bertie County free prescription drug discount program, County residents filled over 630 prescriptions with the cards at discounts averaging 26.77% per prescription, Board of Commissioners’ Chairman Rick Harrell announced today.

Bertie County launched the program to help consumers cope with the high price of prescription drugs. The County is making the free prescription drug discount cards available under a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) that offers average savings of 20% off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs.

“We are very pleased with the initial participation in this program, which provides relief to those citizens who are uninsured and underinsured,” said Chairman Rick Harrell. “We urge citizens to take full advantage of this opportunity.”

The cards may be used by all County residents, regardless of age, income, or existing health coverage, and are accepted at most County and regional pharmacies. A national network of more than 57,000 participating retail pharmacies also honors the Bertie County Prescription Drug Discount Card.

Cards are available at the following locations:

Bertie County Manager’s Office
106 Dundee Street
Windsor, NC 27983

Bertie County Council on Aging
103 School Street
Windsor, NC 27983

Bertie County Department of Social Services
1006 Wayland Street
Windsor, NC 27983

Bertie County Health Department
102 Rhodes Avenue
Windsor, NC 27983

County residents can call toll free 1-877-321-2652 or visit
https://naco.advancerx.com
for assistance with the program.

“Using the NACo prescription discount card is easy,” said Vice-Chairman Norman M. Cherry, Sr. “Simply present it at a participating pharmacy. There is no enrollment form, no membership fee and no restrictions or limits on frequency of use. Cardholders and their family members may use the card any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance.”

The program is administered by Caremark Rx, Inc. and cards are still available for Bertie County citizens who need them.