Prescription drug discount cards available in Salem area

SALEM — Roger Hack, president of United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County, announced today that more than 1,200 free FamilyWize prescription drug discount cards are now available locally to help people with no prescription coverage lower the cost of their medicine.

Discount cards can be obtained from United Way’s partner agencies that include the Salem Memorial Building, the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Catholic Charities, and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, or by calling United Way at (330) 337-0310.

People with Internet access can print a card by visiting www.FamilyWize.com/. People may also use the website to look up drug prices and the list of participating pharmacies.

Most pharmacies in the United States accept the prescription drug discount cards that have no usage or age limits, income requirements or registration forms, and can be used immediately to reduce the cost of medicine for anyone that has no prescription drug coverage.

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