Dakota County has teamed with several local pharmacies to offer residents a Pharmacy Discount Drug Card Program that makes prescription drugs more affordable for people without insurance coverage for medications.
- There is no cost to join the program.
- Discounts on medications will vary, but are likely to be similar to the discounts offered to large employers by insurance companies.
- Check with your pharmacist about joining the program and the cost of your medications.
- If a prescription medication is covered through your health insurance or Medicare Part D, you cannot receive an additional discount through this program.
- See Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
Participating pharmacies include all Dakota County locations of:
To use the Pharmacy Discount Drug Card Program:
- Download the program brochure or pick up a copy at participating pharmacies or county service centers in Apple Valley, West St. Paul and Hastings. You may also request the brochure by calling the Public Health Department at 651-554-6100.
- Present the program brochure to one of the participating pharmacies. The pharmacy will enroll you in the program and provide the discount. You may receive a card for future prescriptions.
For more help with prescription drugs:
- Some pharmacies offer certain generic drugs at commonly prescribed dosages for a low fee - contact individual pharmacies for more information.
- Additional information about free or discounted prescription drug resources, including programs offered by manufacturers, is available from the Minnesota Department of Health.