Medicines: compare options while protecting your budget
Medicines can be a significant expense. Learn what to ask and how to compare options without changing your treatment on your own.
General health information. It does not replace professional assessment.
Ask before switching
If the price makes a prescription difficult to maintain, tell your clinician or pharmacist. Ask whether an appropriate alternative exists and what to check before switching. Do not reduce doses, share medicines or stop treatment on your own.
Compare matching products
Use your prescription to compare the same active ingredient, strength and formulation. Check expiry dates, storage conditions and the total cost. Buying a larger quantity is not always the better option.
Keep information for your next visit
Keep a list of products you use and discuss unwanted effects or questions. Include nonprescription medicines and supplements. A pharmacy promotion does not replace professional advice or establish that a product is right for you.