A little help for my friends. 

Many of you out there are experiencing hard times.  Some of you may or may not be aware that DuPage County has a wonderful program in effect that offers residents some relief from the high cost of prescription drugs in the form of a discount, and a substantial one at that.

The program is called DuPage Rx. It helps residents save money on their prescription medications any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance. The free cards are distributed by the County and may be used at any participating retail pharmacy. It’s important to note that the discount card is not insurance.

All DuPage County residents, regardless of age, income or existing health coverage are eligible. There is no enrollment form, no membership fee and 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.

In these difficult times, when you may find yourself without insurance or your plan won’t cover a specific medication, you will at least receive a discount by using this card provided by the county.  Participants of DuPage Rx will see an average savings of 20 percent on their prescription medicines, depending on the drug and quantity purchased. Cardholders are eligible for higher discounts on a three-month supply of some medications through mail service. Cardholders can also save on pet prescriptions at participating retail pharmacies.

DuPage Rx has no enrollment cost or membership fee. The cardholder pays the negotiated discount price or the pharmacy’s retail price, whichever is lower. The average savings is around 20 percent.

Where can I get a DuPage Rx card?

Aurora
• Aurora Public Library – Eola Road Branch

Glen Ellyn
• Glen Ellyn Public Library
• Teen Parent Connection

Lisle
• Lisle Library
• Lisle Township
• Village of Lisle

Naperville
• City of Naperville
• Community Career Center
• Edward Hospital
• Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry
• Naperville Public Libraries (5)
• Naperville Township
• Xilin Asian Community Center
 
West Chicago
• Access West Chicago Family Health Center
• City of West Chicago
• West Chicago Mental Health Center
• West Chicago Public Library
• Wayne Township
• Winfield Township

Wheaton
• City of Wheaton
• DuPage Community Clinic
• DuPage County Animal Control
• DuPage County Community Services/Human Services
• DuPage County Convalescent Center
• DuPage County Family Center
• DuPage County Health Department
• DuPage County Housing Authority
• DuPage P.A.D.S., Inc.
• Health Department Transitional Services Center
• Jack T. Knuepfer Building (multiple)
• Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital and Clinics
• Metropolitan Family Services
• Milton Township
• Peoples’ Resource Center
• Sheriffs Department/Jail
• Veteran’s Assistance Commission
• West Public Health Center
• Wheaton Youth Outreach
• World Relief

Winfield
• Village of Winfield
• Winfield Public Library
• Winfield Township
 
Woodridge
• Village of Woodridge
• Woodridge Community Pantry
• Woodridge Public Library

Where can I use DuPage Rx card?

Aurora
• CVS Pharmacy (3)
• Dominick’s Pharmacy
• Kingsway Pharmacy
• Meijer Pharmacy
• Osco Pharmacy
• Walgreen’s Pharmacy (2)

Lisle
• Osco Pharmacy
• Walgreen’s Pharmacy (2)

Glen Ellyn
• Dominick’s Pharmacy
• Glen Ellyn Pharmacy
• Osco Pharmacy
• Schmid Pharmacy
• Walgreen’s Pharmacy (2)
 
Naperville
• Cub Pharmacy
• CVS Pharmacy
• Dominick’s Pharmacy (2)
• Healy’s Edward Campus Pharmacy
• K-Mart Pharmacy
• Medshop Pharmacy LLC
• Naperville Pharmacy
• Osco Drug (3)
• Oswald’s Pharmacy
• Sam’s Club Pharmacy
• Target Pharmacy
• Walgreen’s (7)

Warrenville
• Family Drug, Inc.
• Target Pharmacy
• Walgreen’s Pharmacy

Wheaton
• Cub Pharmacy
• CVS Pharmacy (2)
• Denson’s Pharmaceutical Center
• Dominick’s Pharmacy
• Walgreen’s Pharmacy
• G & G Pharmacy
• Osco Pharmacy (2)
• Target Pharmacy
• Walgreen’s Pharmacy
 
Winfield
• CVS Pharmacy
• Walgreen’s Pharmacy (2)
 
Woodridge
• Dominick’s Pharmacy
• CVS Pharmacy
• Neighborcare Hickory Hills Pharmacy
• Osco Pharmacy
• Sam’s Club Pharmacy
• Target Pharmacy
• Woodridge Pharmacy, Inc.

I have provided this information as a service for the area I serve and is deemed correct, however DuPage County is a very larger area.  For information on other towns or more information about the program please go to the DuPage County website

Hope this helps…Please remember to tell anyone you know who may benefit from this program.

One of my readers had this to add

There is another card available from a Wheaton-based company, Elations Health, that offers deeper discounts at more pharmacies throughout DuPage County.  Their free card is available over the web at www.EasyDrugCard.com.  Users can download a free personalized card instantly and use it immediately.

Like the County Card -  everyone is eligible, there are no sign up or enrollment fees, no claim forms, and no limits.  The card is accepted at all major pharmacy chains including Walgreens, CVS, Dominicks, Osco, Rite-Aid and more.  The card is NOT insurance but offers deep discounts on brand and generic medication at retail pharmacies throughout the Chicagoland area.

The company's website (EasyDrugCard.com) offers a pharmacy locator & drug pricing tool so you can check the price before you shop.  Pre-printed cards are also available to groups. 

Thank you Christopher Peterson.