9 Things Pharmacists Want You to Know

They can make your meds more affordable

Unfortunately, some meds are quite expensive and not everyone can afford to buy them so many of them skip their doses or cut their pills, but this is not a good idea, especially because your treatment will be ineffective and it will make your condition worse. But whether you are feeling symptoms or not, you shouldn’t reduce your doses or stop taking your meds. “The dose that your doctor prescribes is the dose that’s necessary,” Downer says.

But, thanks to pharmacists, you can buy your meds at a lower price, because they will try to find an affordable option that will replace the pills recommended by your doctor in a safe and effective way. Basically, they will give you the same pills, but differently named, and this is safe because these affordable pills have the same ingredients. “If you can’t afford a prescription, we’ll try to find a generic alternative,” says Downer.