A: Our organization owns and operates its own Alternative Pharmacy Network (APN). Our pharmacy network connects prescription benefit plans to over 60,000 pharmacies across the country. All pharmacies in the network have contracted directly with us to provide a “below MAC (Maximum Allowable Cost)” price for each prescription drug on the market, and are represented as a key component to the solutions we offer.

A: Yes. MedtipsterFree is integrated with a growing number of PBM’s today. Integrated Medtipster PBMs offer enhanced solutions including integrated billing, Drug Utilization Review (DUR), eligibility management, integrated ID cards and reporting. Contact us for more information regarding our partner PBMs today. 

A: Yes. Savings reports and claim detail reports are sent monthly via email. 

A: Yes. Invoices are sent monthly via email. In addition, we can also provide a claim file that can be loaded into a claim system.

A: Yes. We provide member letters, informational brochures, payroll stuffers, and lunchroom posters at no additional cost. All also available electronically in .pdf format. 

A: Yes.

A: Implementation is extremely easy. Our representatives will work with you to complete our 2 page implementation document, program agreement and funding paperwork. Upon completion, we will work with you to obtain employee/dependent eligibility information. We can accept eligibility in nearly any format (including 834 files) and can have a new client LIVE in less than 30 days.

A: Our database includes over 7,000 generic drugs and is updated weekly. 

• Our network pharmacies continuously transmit to us their “below MAC” generic drug prices and pharmacy locations. 

A: Plan members enter their prescription drug on the MedtipsterFree website (www.medtipsterfree.com), simply pick a preferred Medtipster pharmacy in their neighborhood and use their MedtipsterFree ID card at the point-of-sale. Plan members obtain their generic medications for free and employers realize an average prescription savings of over 40%. All in one easy action! 

A: Generic drug acquisition cost from pharmacy to pharmacy varies significantly. Employees and their dependents are in the driver seat spending their employer’s healthcare dollars while wearing a blindfold. The average generic price disparity (GPD) across pharmacies nationwide is $18.17 per Rx. This GPD is unmanaged and employers are paying far too much for their generic prescriptions.