How To Minimize The Cost Of Obtaining A Written Prescription

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You do not have to have a face-to-face visit with a doctor in order to get a prescription. Following are less expensive alternatives to consider:

Contact a doctor on line. There are a number of sites which provide what is called telemedicine. Fees as usually a good deal less than seeing a doctor face-to-face. For example:
Consult another type of medical provider who has prescribing authority who costs less than a doctor. For example, a nurse practitioner. Nurse practitioners have ome level of prescribing authority in every state. You can locate a nurse practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners at www.npfinder.com
Physician assistants are allowed to prescribe medications in 48 states and the District of Columbia. Many states limit their ability to prescribe certain controlled substances. To find a physicians assistant in your area, go to a web site such as www.Healthgrades.com . Look for the Physicians Assistant Directory.
Communicate with your doctor about your drugs and the effects by fax or e-mail. Generally, doctors do not charge for interactions by e mail or fax. Even if the doctor charges for the time, it will be much less than the charge for an office visit.
If you have to see a doctor, consider seeing a primary care doctor instead of a specialist. Primary care doctors usually charge less per visit than a specialist.