Prescriptions & Optical

[Apennysaved]

Originally Posted by MrsPinecone Both Sam's Club and Costco pharmacies may be used WITHOUT a membership card. Just let them know at the door that you are going to the pharmacy. Also, Sam's Club optical is a no-card-needed department. My contacts were $13-14/box as opposed to the $22 my doctor charges.

I was wondering if Walmart would be as cheap or cheaper than Sams Club anyone have any opinions?

[MrsPinecone]

I think I checked, and Sam's was cheaper.

Most people don't know that Sam's Optical doesn't require a card, and they capitalize on the fact that people will probably go to Walmart if they don't have a Sam's membership.

[katwoman]

Check at Target Optical for lots of coupons on presciption glasses. Their frames aren't bad, either!

[Apennysaved]

Originally Posted by MrsPinecone I think I checked, and Sam's was cheaper. Most people don't know that Sam's Optical doesn't require a card, and they capitalize on the fact that people will probably go to Walmart if they don't have a Sam's membership.

Thank's....Sam's turned out to be the best price I've ever paid for an eye exam and glasses! I would recommend them to anyone and they had a nice selection of frames to choose from too!

[TheWoman]

I found I have saved a ton of money by NOT buying cheap eyeglasses. Every pair of glasses I have ever had broke within a year or two, and were constantly going out of adjustment. Then I got a pair of Flexon frames (back when my parents still paid for them) they were expensive, but they have lasted 10 years and are still going strong. That makes them far less per year than any other frames I have ever had. I had to have them adjusted twice in those 10 years, and even when I get a toddler skull slammed into my face they just bounce back by themselves.

When my daughter was almost 3 I got her what I thought were quality frames. They had an excellent warrenty. I was CONSTANTLY at the eye doc getting them adjusted or repaired--and then her glasses wouldn't stay on for a week while they got the part they needed. Even though I didn't have to pay for the new parts, it was still a huge hassle. We even bought her a cheap pair of glasses for a back up when her nicer glasses were waiting on parts (the cheap ones were even worse. She had worn them one day and the screw came out and the lens got lost. The warrenty only covered broken lenses, not if they got lost.) Yes, a lot of the problems were due to her being so young, but all kids are hard on their glasses.

When she needed new glasses I asked if flexon made kids frames. I paid more, but the only time they needed to be readjusted was when she tried to break them on purpose (and failed.) When you count time and expense driving to the eye doc, the better frames were a great deal. In fact, if you just count gas, I probably broke even.

I should note, however, that if you are prone to losing your glasses, the cheap ones may be your best bet.

[bradandingrid]

this thread is awesome!! my husband and i both needed updated exams, contacts, and glasses. went to walmart for the exams - $71 each. Sams club for the contacts - $13.85/box of 6 - so $55.40 for 4 boxes.
Eyemasters for glasses - running special 2/$99 - each got a pair. SO....
2 exams. 4 boxes of contacts, and 2 pr of glasses for.....$296.40!!! Pretty good i say! TY all for the tips!

[flash]

The warehouse clubs are often cheaper. Cost of several meds from Costco is $2!

You can check the prices for costco at costco.com; I think Sam's club has an online pricing too.

[Stacy]

I will have a new prescription next week. I don't have any GC's when you have a new prescription form. I am concerned that I will have to pay my $500 deductible before I pay my Co-pay. If I did, and I am hoping I don't, cause I don't have $500, could I still use the GC option? And where would I find the form for a GC?

[flash]

Which store do you need the Rx from? Several will honor competitors g/c coupons. Rite Aid usually has g/c offers available, they did this weekend.

If you have a deductible, I'd go to Costco. Once you are through the deductible for the year, you can transfer to another store and get the g/c offer.

An example...our local grocery store charges $490 for a one month prescription that Costco charges...$103 for. So, you could get the med filled almost 5 months at Costco for the price of one month at the grocery store.

But...once you have worked off the deductible, or if you have a trial Rx voucher or other offer, the g/c may make sense immediately.

[Stacy]

When will I know if I have to pay the deductible, when I fill the prescription?

I have a Rite Aid, Walgreens, CVS, and Longs Drug. Where was the RA one? I didn't see it anywhere.

Can I call Costco and ask them how much they charge to fill my prescription? I already know what it is.. :)