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    Prescription discount card program set to launch PDF Print E-mail

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 30, 2009

    Contacts: John Leavitt, (719) 385-5242
    Marc Shapiro-National League of Cities
    (202) 626-3019


    Prescription discount card program set to launch.


    The City of Colorado Springs on Thursday, April 2, 2009 will launch a program to help provide residents within the City limits some relief from the high cost of prescription drugs. The program is free to the City and residents. The City announced plans for the program on January 27, 2009.

    The city is making free prescription drug discount cards available to city residents through a partnership with the National League of Cities (NLC). The discount cards will offer city residents an average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs.

    The discount cards may be used by all residents of Colorado Springs and has no restrictions based on the resident’s age, income level, or existing health coverage. The City of Colorado Springs card can be used when purchasing prescription drugs at approximately 75 pharmacies around the city, as well as at more than 59,000 participating retail pharmacies across the country.

    “In the current economic climate, where many people are watching what they spend, The City of Colorado Springs is happy to partner with the National League of Cities to make this prescription discount card available for our residents,” said Janet Risley, program administrator. “Whether or not an individual has prescription coverage, this program can make it easier for our residents to afford the medication they need to deal with a short-term illness or stay healthy by managing a chronic condition.”

    Cards are available at no cost to city residents at the following locations:

    City of Colorado Springs Community Centers and Recreation Facilities
    City Hall
    City Administration Building
    ESM – Ecumenical Social Ministries (201 N. Weber Street)
    Housing Development Division (702 and 704 E. Boulder Street)
    Marion House Soup Kitchen

    Drug Card Kick Off, page two of two

    Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments
    Pikes Peak Nephrology Associates P.C.
    Pikes Peak United Way

    Participating pharmacies include:

    ALBERTSON'S PHARMACIES
    AMERITA INC
    COLORADO SPRINGS HEALTH PARTNERS
    COSTCO
    EASTSIDE EXPRESS PHARMACY
    FRONT RANGE FAMILY MEDICINE
    IVYWILD PHARMACY INC
    KING SOOPERS PHARMACIES
    KMART
    KOHLER PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY
    KOHLERS APOTHECARY
    PENROSE PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY
    PHARMERICA (1041 ELKTON DR # A)
    POWERS INDEPENDENT PHARMACY
    PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY (155 PRINTERS PKWY STE 120)
    QOL MEDS
    SAFEWAY PHARMACIES
    SAMS CLUB PHARMACY (1850 E WOODMEN RD)
    ST FRANCIS HEALTH CENTER
    TARGET PHARMACIES
    THE MEDICINE SHOPPE
    VILLAGE PHARMACY (3277 W CAREFREE CIR)
    WALGREENS
    WAL-MART PHARMACIES

    City residents can call toll-free 1-888-620-1749 or visit www.caremark.com/nlc for assistance with the program.

    “Not only does the NLC prescription discount card help residents save money on their medications, it is easy to use,” said Risley. “Colorado Springs residents only have to show their card when purchasing medication at one of the many participating pharmacies. There is no enrollment form required to get a card, no membership fee of any kind and city residents and their family members can use the card any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance.”

    The discount card program is administered by CVS Caremark.
     
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