Douglas County, CO…To assist its residents with the high cost of prescription drugs, Douglas County is participating in the free prescription drug discount card program sponsored through the National Association of Counties (NACo).

This free prescription drug discount card helps to reduce the cost of prescriptions not covered by insurance and has resulted in $250 million in savings for residents throughout the United States since the program began.

The cards are available to all County residents, regardless of age, income, or existing health coverage and can be used at 42 participating pharmacy locations in Douglas County.  There is no enrollment form, no membership fee and there are no restrictions or limits on frequency of use.  Cardholders and their family members may use the card any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance.

Residents are saving an average of 24% on prescription drugs by using the card and up to 50% on mail order prescriptions. Pet medication discounts are available at certain pharmacies.

For more information about the program, participating pharmacies or to inquire how to obtain a prescription drug discount card, visit http://www.douglas.co.us/humanresources/discountcard/.