Paying for Prescription Medications without Insurance: How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off

Pharmacists aren’t the bad guys, but the pharmacies they work for can take advantage of you when you have to pay the “cash” price (the full retail cost) for your prescriptions. When your prescriptions are lost, stolen, or accidentally damaged, your insurance company often won’t cover the replacement costs, which leaves you covering the whole tab. This article addresses how to protect yourself when paying for your prescription medications without insurance.