Save BIG at the pharmacy!

Even with insurance, Americans are paying more for medication than ever before. Here, how to save cash on prescriptions, over-the-counter meds and more

- LORRAINE SULLIVAN

Pay less for these with an FSA account "

You may already know to use your FSA or HSA account (pre-tax savings accounts for medical costs) to pay for prescriptions, saving you about 30%, which is the amount you would have paid for taxes. But many other items, from hot flash supplements to blood-glucose monitors, are FSA- and HSA-eligible even without a prescription. So if, for example, you use the account to buy a $50 blood-glucose monitor, you'll save about $15 on the device! Learn what else is eligible by visiting FSAStore.com." -Michelle Katz, author of Healthcare for Less

Score deals on over-the-counter meds with prescriptions