RX Prescription Card Program

This prescription discount card can be used by all residents and offers an average savings of 24% off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. The program is sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) and is free to any Yamhill County resident regardless of age, income, or existing health coverage.

There are more than 17 participating pharmacies in Yamhill County. A national network of more than 60,000 participating retail pharmacies also will honor the NACo prescription discount card.

Residents can print a card and use it immediately at any participating pharmacy. Cards will soon be available at other locations within Yamhill County.

There are no restrictions and no limits on how many times you and your family may use your card. You can even use the card for your pets. If your pet is prescribed a medication that is also used for humans, ask your veterinarian for a prescription to use at a participating pharmacy.

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Please Note:

• This is not insurance.
• Discounts are only available at participating pharmacies.

Frequently Asked Questions

NACo Prescription Discount Card Program Fact Sheet

What it is:
The NACo Prescription Discount Card Program helps residents save money on their prescription medications any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance. The free cards are distributed in the sponsoring county and may be used at any participating retail pharmacy. County residents can also print a card from the Internet. The discount card is not insurance.

Savings:
Average savings are 24 percent; some discounts may be more, and some less, depending on the medication and quantity purchased. Cardholders may save on pet prescriptions also used to treat human conditions at participating pharmacies.

Who it’s for:
The cards may be used by all county residents regardless of age, income or existing health coverage. There is no enrollment form, no membership fee and no restrictions or limits on frequency of use. Cardholders and their family members may use the card any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance.

What it costs:
Unlike many other card programs, there is no enrollment cost or membership fee. The cardholder pays the negotiated discount price or the pharmacy’s retail price, whichever is lower. The average discount is 24%.

Participating Pharmacies:
More than 60,000 pharmacies nationwide accept the card including most chain pharmacies and many independent pharmacies.

Additional Benefits:
The program has a safety feature that alerts pharmacists when one medication may have an interaction with another medication the cardholder is taking, if the prescriptions were obtained with the NACo Prescription Discount Card. The NACo Prescription Discount Card program is a useful option with Medicare Part D. For example, the card can be used when a Medicare Part D plan doesn’t cover a medication.

About CVS Caremark:
The program is administered by CVS Caremark, which has broad experience in managing prescription discount cards since 1992. CVS Caremark negotiates with pharmacies to offer a discount on their retail prices. Most pharmacies contract to participate because it draws customers to their stores.