Habersham to launch free discount prescription drug savings program

CLARKESVILLE - Habersham County is joining a nationwide discunt prescription drug savings program.<br /> <br /> Once launched, the new Coast2Coast Rx card will allow all Habersham residents, regardless of income, age, or health status to participate in the program and save on the cost of their medications. This program is saving cardholders throughout the nation an average of 60 percent on the cost of prescription drugs. The card will be distributed free of charge and may be used at all pharmacy chains and most independent pharmacies in Habersham County and includes over 60,000 drugs in its formulary.<br /> <br /> "With healthcare costs on the rise, prescription drug discounts will help ease some of the financial burdens individuals and families are facing at a time when they need it the most," said Lee Mulkey, Chairman of the Habersham County Board of Commissioners. "There are no eligibility requirements so the Rx card is expected to have a sizeable impact on uninsured residents or residents facing high insurance deductibles. If a particular drug isn't covered under a person's health plan