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If you\u2019re trying to save money on prescription drug refills, Amazon has some interesting news today: the launch of RxPass, a $5-per-month add-on to Amazon Prime that will cover the costs of prescription drugs and shipping for prescription drug refills \u2014 but excludes some key states.<\/p>\n

Amazon\u2019s RxPass<\/a> is part of Amazon Pharmacy, which already offers lower-priced prescription drugs. Amazon Pharmacy will remain, but RxPass will also be available in 42 states. Unfortunately, residents of California, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington aren\u2019t eligible, Amazon said. <\/p>\n

For those who live elsewhere, though, Amazon\u2019s RxPass sounds like it could offer substantial savings, whether or not you have insurance. \u201cRxPass is a benefit for Prime members that gives subscribers access to the most common generic medications for a flat fee of $5 a month,\u201d according to Amazon. \u201cSubscribers can get all their prescribed medications on the RxPass list filled as often as they need for one flat monthly fee. RxPass also works with auto-refill so that you get all your eligible prescriptions automatically for no more than $5 a month.\u201d<\/p>\n

Over 50 medications are covered<\/a> by RxPass, including medications for diabetes, gout, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and more. <\/p>\n

\n\t\t\n\t\tAuthor: Mark Hachman<\/a>, Senior Editor\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\nAs PCWorld’s senior editor, Mark focuses on Microsoft news and chip technology, among other beats. He has formerly written for PCMag, BYTE, Slashdot, eWEEK, and ReadWrite.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n