CARY, N.C.  – Prescription benefits manager Paramount Rx  reported that it has saved customers more than $400 million on their prescriptions in 2018 through its Community Cares Rx prescription discount program. The program’s free prescription discount card helps provide immediate savings to millions of underinsured and uninsured American families, strengthening communities by giving people an easier path to affordable prescriptions.

“As the new year approaches, many of our customers are facing important health care decisions and contending with increased premiums, cost sharing increases and deductible resetting,” said Ron Richmond, senior vice president of provider relations at Paramount Rx. “By eliminating the high fees typically associated with prescription discount cards, we are able to pass significantly more savings along to customers than many other programs in the marketplace.”

In addition to helping customers save money on their medications, Paramount Rx invested heavily in communities across the country in 2018. Recent efforts include funding vaccination programs in Texas, supporting diabetes education initiatives in Minnesota and donating to community-based food charities in Florida.

The Community Cares Rx card is accepted at more than 57,000 pharmacy locations across the country. This expands options for customers and allows them to stay with their preferred community pharmacy. Online tools also allow program participants to locate a pharmacy and research drug pricing and availability, providing an extra layer of support and convenience in the pharmacy shopping experience.