How The Walmart $4 Prescription Drug List Saves Time and Money.

I'm not kidding when I say you can save a bundle on prescriptions and over the counter medications. It doesn't cost a thing to transfer your prescriptions here and, best of all, you save time and money. You can even take advantage of ordering online, for certain generic drugs, which will save you a lot of hassle.

They even have a home delivery service (by mail) for certain prescriptions and there is no membership required. They offer the service FREE of charge, though there may be restrictions on certain drugs.

Another great advantage of the Walmart Prescription Program is that it's divided into two separate savings categories: 30 day prescriptions for $4 and 90 day prescriptions for $10. This does not apply to all medications, but it's the best way I know to come out ahead when you don't have insurance to cover your prescriptions.

I never thought I'd end up at Walmart Pharmacy until I lost my insurance coverage. It's been a life-saver for me. Don't be shy to ask your doctor to prescribe the drugs that are available on the $4 plan. Most physicians are glad to do so.

So what's covered under this "too good to be true" program? I can tell you that the program is limited to generic drugs only, but there is no difference, in my opinion. I'm going to list a few of the drugs covered under this program below.

• Allergies/Cold:

Benzonatate, Loratadine, and Promethizine DM Syrup. *

• Asthma:

Albuterol, Ipratropium.

• Antibiotics:

Amoxicillin, Cephalexin, Ciprofloxacin, Doxycycline, Penicillin, Tetracycline, SMZ-TMP.*

• Pain/Arthritis:

Allopurinol, Cyclobenzaprine, Dexamethasone, Ibuprofen, Meloxicam, Naproxen. *

• Cholesterol:

Lovastatin, Pravastatin. *

• Diabetes:

Glimeperide, Glyburide, Metformin. *

• Gastrointestinal:

Dicyclomine, Metoclopramide, Promethazine, Ranitidine.*

• Eye Care/Glaucoma:

Atropine Sulfate, Pilocarpine, Sulfacet Sodium Timolol Maleate.*

• Anti-Fungal:

Fluconazole, Nystatin/Triamcin. *

• Heart/Blood Pressure;

Atenolol-Chlorthalidone, Benazepril, Bisoprolol-HCT. Captopril, Clonidin, Diltiazem, Enalapril, Furosemide, Guanfacine, Hydrochlorothiazide, Prazosin, Propanalol, Terazosin, Verapamil. *

• Mental Health:

Amitriptyline, Buspirone, Citalopram, Fluoxetine, Haloperidol, Lithium, Nortriptylin, Paroxetine, Thioridizine, Trazadone. *

• Skin Conditions:

Fluocinonide, Gentamicide, Hydrocortisone, Silver Sulfadiazin, Triamcinolone. *

• Thyroid:

Levothyroxine.*

• Women's:

Estradiol, MedroxyprogesteroneAcetate.

Other vitamins and supplements available.*

(*Asteric indicates a complete list available at Walmart's website).

For the complete list, please go to the link provided below and right for a PDF copy.

What I like about doing business with Walmart pharmacy is that I can phone in my prescription electronically. They will notify me by text message when my order is ready, usually within 24 hours. Yes, I know. Walmart pharmacy is always busy. Waiting in long lines is normal. But with the online ordering program available, it can be a lot more convenient.

So if you want to save a great deal of money on your prescription drugs, I'd suggest the Walmart Pharmacy program.