The Catskill Chronicle

MONTICELLO, NY (October 9, 2013) – In February 2011, Sullivan County launched the ProAct Prescription Discount Card for their residents. The program targets those individuals who are uninsured or underinsured by providing financial relief at local participating pharmacies. Residents of Sullivan County utilized the discount card to fill more than 11,000 prescriptions and collectively saved over $800,000 since the start of the program.

By partnering with ProAct, Sullivan County is one of many counties across the country that has been able to provide their residents, regardless of age or income, affordable access to prescription medications. Every prescription receives a discount, including some pet medications. When visiting the pharmacy simply show the pharmacist/pharmacist technician the discount card and you can anticipate saving an average of 10-20% off name brand medications and 20-70% off generic medications. Residents can visit the discount card website at http://www.NYRxDiscountCard.com to locate the nearest participating pharmacy as well as check the cost of their medications.

“This program was initiated with the goal of helping alleviate some financial inconveniences to all residents,” said Cindy Gieger, Chair of the Health & Family Services Committee. “We encourage every household to keep a discount card on-hand whether or not they are insured, in the off chance they need to purchase a prescription at full price” added Gieger.

The ProAct Prescription Discount Card Program is completely free for the county and residents. Discount cards have been provided to county offices including the Department of Social Services, the Public Health Department, and the County Office Building and to all participating pharmacies. To acquire a discount card or if your card has been lost, please visit one of the above referenced locations or if you have access to the internet, you may print a Sullivan County card at http://www.NYRxDiscountCard.com with a few simple clicks.