Searching For Affordable Drugs

HARTFORD — As the summer heats up, so does search for affordable prescription drugs.

As seniors await the details on the new Medicare Part D prescription plan, many have been exploring every avenue to find affordable medications. This search leads many to cross the nation’s borders and still others to buy their medicines online through the Internet.

The Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has great tips and warnings for consumers buying medicines online at its website at www.fda.gov. The website describes what to look for in a reputable online program and provides information on how to report sites that fail to provide what they have promised.

For more information on pharmacy benefit programs that may be available, contact the Choices programs at the local Area Agency on Aging at 800-994-9422.