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All county residents will be able to get a free discount
prescription card under a program announced today by Sarasota
County. The Coast2Coast RX
card is expected to save residents an average of 35 percent on
the retail cost of prescriptions.
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The free cards
are available in county facilities and local pharmacies.
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A card also
can be printed and immediately used from a Web site
www.coast2coastrx.com/sarasotafl
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Residents
without Internet access can use computers at public
libraries.
The Coast2Coast
Rx discount card is honored at all major chain
pharmacies and many independent pharmacies. Although the card is
not insurance, it can save people anywhere from 5 percent to 70
percent on virtually all generic and brand-name drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the card?
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The Sarasota County drug discount card program helps
consumers save money on their prescription medications
if their prescriptions aren’t covered by insurance.
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The free cards may be used locally and nationwide at any
participating retail pharmacy nationwide.
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The discount card is not intended to replace insurance.
How much can I save?
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Savings average 38 percent annually.
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Discounts may be higher or lower, depending on the drug
and quantity purchased.
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Over 58,000 brand name and generic drugs available under
the program.
Who can use the card?
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Anyone over the age of 18 may use the card, regardless
of income or existing health conditions.
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A parent or guardian can get discounts on prescriptions
for dependents who are under the age of 18 years.
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There are no enrollment forms, no membership fees or
restrictions on the frequency of use.
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Cardholders and family members may use the card any time
their prescriptions are not covered by insurance.
Can a health insurance prescription card be used at the same
time with the Coast2Coast Rx Card?
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Only one card can be used when filling a prescription.
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If a prescription is not covered under a health
insurance plan, the card may be used to obtain a
discount.
Are there limits on usage?
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A cardholder and their family may use the card as often
as needed.
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Family members include all dependents, including
grandchildren.
What does a cardholder pay?
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The cardholder pays the negotiated discount price or a
pharmacy’s retail price whichever is lower.
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There are no charges or fees for the card.
Which pharmacies participate?
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More than 58,000 pharmacies nationwide accept the card,
including most chain pharmacies and many independents.
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Wal-Mart, CVS, Walgreens, Sam’s Club, Target, Kmart,
Winn-Dixie, Sweetbay and Publix are just a few of the
chains in Sarasota County and surrounding counties that
participate in the program.
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Many independent pharmacies in the county also honor the
card.
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Go to
www.coast2coastrx.com/sarasotafl
to search for pharmacies in the network and locations
where the card may be picked up.
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Residents may also print a card from the Web site.
What if the cardholder is a Medicare Part D participant?
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Medicare Part D participants are usually
age 65 and over. There is a gap in participant coverage
that is called the “donut hole,” and Medicare
participants can pay up to $1,500 per year out of
pocket.
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Our card may be able to help participants
in the “donut hole” phase save on their prescriptions.
Medicare Part D participants need to check with their
insurance provider to see if the card will help them in
the "donut hole" phase.
Are pets
covered?
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Pets
prescriptions are included in the plan
when filled at a participating pharmacy
Who issues the card?
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The program is administered by Financial Marketing
Concepts, Inc., Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl., owner of the
Coast2Coast Rx Card. FMC received a contract for the
program from the Sarasota County Commission.
Is information confidential?
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Cardholder information remains confidential and is not
resold to a third-party for any reason.
How do I get additional information?
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