GoodRx - Error (2024)

FAQs

Why do pharmacists not like GoodRx? ›

“Pharmacies hate GoodRx's system since they lose money from the potential profit, they would have made from cash paying customers and then also lose money when they pay a fee for selling to a patient who might have used their pharmacy anyway,” says Dr. Fein.

GoodRx is a free mobile app and website that helps Americans save millions of dollars every month by finding them the lowest prescription prices in their neighborhood. Use our price comparison resource on your mobile app or visit goodrx.com to save up to 80% on virtually all FDA-approved drugs—brand-name and generic.

Predictability. GoodRx's prices “fluctuate frequently — daily, weekly or monthly” the company's website says. So it might be hard to predict what you'll pay and where you'll have to go for your medications from month to month.

In rare occurrences, a pharmacist may not be aware of the agreement they have to honor GoodRx coupons, although they are contractually obligated to accept them.

GoodRx, a pharmacy discount app, is facing numerous challenges including shrinking business, trouble with customers and the FTC, and the departure of its founders. The company's pivot to direct relationships with retail pharmacies may not be successful, and its subscription plan is shrinking.

On the other hand, SingleCare usually provides better prices than GoodRx. So, if price matters most to you and you live near pharmacies in SingleCare's network, you'll likely save the most money with them.

When you use GoodRx, you are choosing to pay without your insurance, but you can ask your insurer to reimburse you or to apply your purchase against your deductible.

The FTC says GoodRx, a digital health platform that offers virtual doctor visits and lets users get coupons for prescription drugs, broke its promises to users about how it would use and share their personal health information.

Use GoodRx to look up prices and discount coupons at Walmart Pharmacy and save up to 80% on your prescriptions. Just search for your medication and we will show you the cost at various pharmacies near you along with free coupons to save you money.

You can cancel your membership by logging into your account and following the instructions outlined here. There are no fees or penalties to cancel your GoodRx Gold account.

Is Kroger no longer accepting GoodRx? ›

Last spring, Kroger pharmacies stopped accepting GoodRx discounts; neither company elaborated on the points of dispute. The impasse was resolved at some point last summer, but not before the company was forced to reduce its revenue guidance by $30 million for the third quarter.

Prescription discount cards help people save money on prescription drugs by offering savings at participating pharmacies. One popular company, GoodRx, offers discounts of up to 80% on prescription drugs at over 70,000 U.S. pharmacies with its prescription savings program.

GoodRx coupons represent prices provided by PBMs. Unlike manufacturer copay cards, GoodRx coupons have no eligibility requirements, no activation step, and no restrictions on how many times the coupon can be used.

It also allows you to get an online prescription (e-prescription) quickly, without having to go visit your provider. This is true whether you have mental health concerns or acne or you need birth control or refills for a chronic condition.

2. Will My Pharmacy Accept GoodRx? More than 70,000 pharmacies in the United States — including major chains like Costco, Kroger, Walmart, CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens — will accept GoodRx. When you search GoodRx for your medication, you'll see all of the pharmacies on the drug price page.

PBMs have often come under fire in recent years for their role in the rising cost of prescription drugs. Critics allege that PBMs' payment structures incentivize them to negotiate higher drug prices, higher rebates (which they often keep portions of), and lower reimbursem*nts.

A good gross profit per prescription benchmark is $10 per script. So knowing your numbers gives you an advantage. However, simple math says more scripts equates to more success in your business. We see stores being successful when they implement plans to manage their inventory costs and increase their profits.

By providing users with coupons that offer discounts on medications, GoodRx encourages consumers to fill their prescriptions at partner pharmacies. The company receives a share of the profit each time a coupon is used, primarily from pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and other pharmaceutical partners.