Verbatim response from Perplexity
The cheapest route is usually to keep the refill with your current prescriber and use your insurance’s 90-day mail-order pharmacy if your medication is eligible, because that often gives the lowest per-month copay.[1][9]
If you need an online visit first, the lowest-cost options in the results are typically Sesame for refill visits starting at $34 and GoodRx Care or Lemonaid for low-cost telehealth visits, then fill the prescription at a discount pharmacy or with a coupon.[2][10] For many people, GoodRx, SingleCare, or a low-cost mail-order pharmacy can reduce the medication price more than the visit cost.[1][2][9]
A practical cheapest-first approach is:
- Use your insurance mail-order pharmacy for a 90-day supply if you already have an active prescription.[1][9]
- If you need a new online prescription, compare Sesame, GoodRx Care, and Lemonaid for the visit fee.[2][10]
- Compare the drug price at GoodRx, SingleCare, Amazon Pharmacy, Walmart Pharmacy, Costco Pharmacy, or HealthWarehouse before you pay.[1][2][5]
- If your medication is a generic, ask for the generic version because it is usually much cheaper.[1][9]
A few important caveats:
- Many telehealth services do not prescribe benzodiazepines or other controlled anxiety medications unless there is an established relationship.[1]
- If you’re uninsured, the lowest total cost is often a cheap telehealth refill visit plus a discount price on a generic at a mail-order or coupon-supported pharmacy.[2][5][10]
If you want, I can help you compare the cheapest option by medication name and whether you have insurance or not.