GoodRx Review: Is It Worth It?

Searching for Medications

When you’re searching for medications, the app will automatically list a few popular prescription searches, including Lipitor (atorvastatin) and Zoloft (sertraline). I appreciated this feature because it made it easier to click on a popular prescription instead of typing out the full name.

If you have trouble spelling, then the app will figure it out for you and help you find the best options. For instance, I misspelled Omeprazole (generic Prilosec) as “Omoprixole,” but the app led me to a few prescription options for the correct spelling.

I selected the brand, form (capsule), dosage, quantity, and nearby pharmacy locations I wanted to search, and clicked the blue Search Prices button at the bottom. It took me to a list of nearby pharmacies with astonishing price differences. If I were a GoodRx Gold subscriber, I’d pay as little as $4.21 for 30 capsules of 40 mg Omeprazole, compared, for example, to $15 at Walmart. I clicked on the $7.70 discount at my nearest Costco and received a free GoodRx discount, along with the pricing, prescription name, and member ID. All I had to do was save it or click the Share button and email, text, or add it to my iPhone Wallet for when I would need to show it to the pharmacist. It was that simple.

Pharmacy Locations

The GoodRx mobile app lets you compare prescription prices with other nearby pharmacies. I searched for Sildenafil (generic Revatio) to see what listings popped up in Los Angeles. There was a CVS Pharmacy just 0.2 miles from me selling it for $26.25 with a free GoodRx discount coupon, but a Costco just a few more miles away had the same prescription for as little as $12.99.

I didn’t realize what a huge difference my location and a GoodRx Gold subscription could make until I saw the price disparities using the pharmacy location feature. The free GoodRx version also provides ample savings, so I suggest sticking with it for a while to see how frequently you purchase prescriptions before you upgrade to the paid GoodRx Gold.

Refill Reminders

If you forget to refill your prescriptions in time, GoodRx has a solution. Its iPhone app helps you set up refill reminders, which is super helpful and convenient.

Pill Identifier

GoodRx has streamlined identifying prescriptions using its new Pill Identifier feature, which is available on both desktop and mobile. This is what the desktop version looks like:

Simply type the prescription you’re looking for or search by markings on the pill or its shape and color. (If the spelling is incorrect, the app will figure out the right spelling.) This feature helps you identify pills that may have slipped out of the bottle or case.

If you’ve ever wondered what the markings on a pill mean, this feature helps get rid of the confusion. I searched for “I white tablet” because I had a loose pill I couldn’t figure out. Some suggestions that popped up were “erythromycin” and “Advil Junior Strength (ibuprofen junior strength).” This eliminates the guessing game for so many seniors who take multiple prescriptions.

Can GoodRx Be Used With Medicare?

You can’t use GoodRx with Medicare, but you can use it as a substitute for Medicare prices. If you have Medicare but want to use GoodRx discount prices instead, make sure you’re using a GoodRx coupon instead of having the pharmacist run the prescription through your Medicare. You’ll need to let the pharmacist know you’re paying using GoodRx discounts instead of using Medicare.

Can GoodRx Be Used With Insurance?

You can’t use both GoodRx and insurance at the same time, but you can use a GoodRx discount instead of your health insurance or Medicare if the prescription cost is significantly lower.