Schenectady County Residents Save Over $500,000 on Prescription Drugs

In just the first year, Schenectady County residents have saved more than $541,000 using the sponsored Schenectady County Prescription Drug Discount Card. In total, more than 27,800 claims have been filed.

“This program has been more successful than I could have imagined when we introduced the discount card to Schenectady County residents last year,” said Susan E. Savage, Chair of the county Legislature. “Our residents have saved more than $500,000 on their prescriptions in just the first year of the program. Every little bit can help during these difficult economic times and I look forward to the drug discount card bringing additional savings to Schenectady County families.”

Co-Sponsored by Chairwoman Savage and Legislators Martin Finn and Dr. Brian Gordon, the Schenectady County Prescription Drug Discount Card initiative is a partnership with ProAct Inc, at no cost to Schenectady County or county residents. The cards provide users with savings between 10 to 50 percent, depending on the medication and the brand. While the program is of most benefit to residents lacking prescription drug insurance and seniors paying out-of-pocket expenses for the Medicare Part D coverage gap, all county residents are eligible to participate. There are no enrollment forms to fill out, no membership fees, and no income requirements. The card can also be used for discounts on medication for pets.