Canada vs. Medicare

Which is more affordable, getting your medication from Canada or registering for the brand-new Medicare Part D? Utilizing the Medicare website, I got in a range of medications for 5 various “clients.” I then went to a number of online Canadian drug store sites and compared costs utilizing the very same medications.

The 5 “clients” had 5 various amounts of prescriptions: one, 2, 4, 6, and 8 various prescriptions. The Medicare strategy included co-pays, deductibles, and month-to-month premiums. I picked the least costly strategy when I was provided a choice.

I was really surprised when my 4th “client,” taking 6 various medications, would conserve approximately $1,400 in 2006 by utilizing Medicare Part D rather of Canada. The only “client” that would not benefit is the one who just had one prescription.