COUNTY REMINDING RESIDENTS ABOUT DU PAGE RX

WHEATON, IL —DuPage County wants to remind residents about an innovative prescription card discount program that is providing DuPage residents with some relief from the high costs of prescription drugs. The program — called DuPage Rx — helps consumers save money on their prescription medications any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance. 

Since its launch in 2006, DuPage Rx has helped residents save over $400,000 on their prescription drugs.

“DuPage Rx  cards may be used by all County residents, regardless of age, income or existing health coverage.  There is no enrollment form, no membership fee and no restrictions or limits on frequency of use.  It is important to note, however, that the DuPage Rx discount card is not insurance,” said DuPage County Board Chairman Robert J. Schillerstrom.

Participants of DuPage Rx have seen an average savings of 20 percent on their prescription medicines, depending on the drug and quantity purchased.  Cardholders are eligible for higher discounts on a three-month supply of some medications through mail service.  Cardholders also save on pet prescriptions at participating retail pharmacies.

DuPage Rx  has no enrollment cost or membership fee.  The cardholder pays the negotiated discount price or the pharmacy’s retail price, whichever is lower.  The average savings is around 20 percent. 

To find out where you can pick up a DuPage Rx card, please visit www.dupageco.org, or call 800-942-9412 or 630-407-6500.