Next time you have a drug prescription to fill, it might be wise to pause a moment before taking it to your usual pharmacy — you could save some money.

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“We found sometimes it’s cheaper to pay for prescription drugs out of pocket, rather than the copay with your insurance plan,” said Kevin Brasler, executive editor at Washington Consumers’ Checkbook .

“There are a lot of companies out there that offer drug discount programs,” said Brasler. “They work one-on-one with pharmacies to offer lower prices to their members.”

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