BuzzRx State of Our Health Report: July 2024

Who Is Saving The Most On Prescription Medications?

According to BuzzRx data, BuzzRx users in the following U.S. cities and states saved more on their prescription medication from 2023 to the present than those in other locations.

Top 5 Cities:

• Houston, TX

• Chicago, IL

• Dallas, TX

• Jacksonville, FL

• New York, NY

Top 5 States:

• Texas

• Florida

• California

• North Carolina

• Illinois

Data showed BuzzRx users who identified as male saved an average of 18% more on their prescription medications than those who identified as female during the same period despite studies showing females tend to use more prescription drugs compared to males.

Those 65 years and older saved 29% more on their prescription medications using BuzzRx than their younger counterparts. Those 18-24 saved the least with BuzzRx, mainly because this population generally requires fewer prescriptions.
 

The Top 10 Most Commonly Searched Medications

*As of July 2024, Discounted prices vary based on form, strength, quantity, and zip code

Men Across The U.S. Are Preparing For Summer, But Not How You’d Expect

Data showed searches in 2023 for discounts on prescription medications for erectile dysfunction using the BuzzRx app surged leading into the summer months compared to earlier in the year.

Men don’t go to the doctor as much as they should, yet erectile dysfunction medications dominate prescriptions at every national pharmacy brand.

BuzzRx prescription data showed erectile dysfunction medications – sildenafil (Viagra) and tadalafil (Cialis) – were the most common prescriptions filled across nearly every major pharmacy chain nationwide in 2023, most commonly followed by prescriptions for the treatment of high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels – atorvastatin and rosuvastatin.

Where To Save The Most On Erectile Dysfunction Medications Using BuzzRx

Florida led the nation in erectile dysfunction prescriptions filled and in prescription savings from 2023 to today, with over 73,000 prescriptions filled and over $48 million saved using BuzzRx.

Which Pharmacies Save the Most On Erectile Dysfunction Medications Using BuzzRx?

People were more likely to save filling prescriptions for Viagra at the following pharmacies:

• CVS Pharmacy

• Kroger

• Meijer

• Rite Aid

• Fry’s

• Albertsons

• Health Mart

People were more likely to save filling prescriptions for Cialis at the following pharmacies:

• Walgreens

• Publix

• Walmart

In The Realm Of GLP-1s, Semaglutide Is King

Semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) dominated both prescriptions filled and money saved on GLP-1 medications from 1/1/23 through 6/30/24, with a total savings of $5,617,589.12 using BuzzRx. Despite their growing popularity, GLP-1s failed to break into the top ten most commonly filled prescriptions at any of the nation’s leading pharmacy chains in 2023.

Where Can You Save The Most On Prescription Medications For Diabetes And Weight Loss Using BuzzRx?

BuzzRx prescription data showed people are likely to save the most money on their medications for type-2 diabetes and weight loss at CVS than any other major pharmacy brand nationwide. CVS also fills more of these prescriptions nationwide than any other pharmacy brand.

People living with type-2 diabetes and/or obesity have the greatest opportunity for prescription savings on GLP-1s, compared to insulin, medical devices (e.g., blood glucose monitors), and other medications at CVS.

Which States Were Most Likely To Make You Sneeze?

BuzzRx prescription data from 1/1/23 through 6/30/24 showed that Houston, Jacksonville, Chicago, and San Antonio were the top U.S. cities for year-round allergy prescriptions. Dallas, Miami, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, and Charlotte were the top U.S. cities for seasonal allergy prescriptions, varying by month.

Who Was Most Impacted By Seasonal Allergies in 2023?

Houston, Texas, was the city most impacted by seasonal allergies in 2023, whereas Florida was the state most impacted. The population that suffers the most from seasonal allergies is females aged 65 and older. 

Prednisone And Cetirizine Dominated Allergy Prescriptions And Savings in 2023

Prednisone, cetirizine, loratadine, promethazine, and fexofenadine were the top five allergy prescriptions filled with BuzzRx in 2023. BuzzRx helped its users save $1,537,314 on over 250,000 prednisone prescriptions and $1,553,344 on over 175,000 cetirizine prescriptions. 

The pharmacies where BuzzRx users saved the most on allergy prescriptions in 2023 include CVS ($2,648,044), Walgreens ($1,234,731), and Rite Aid ($333,000).

About BuzzRx

BuzzRx is a prescription discount service that offers free, ready-to-use prescription discount cards, coupons, and a free mobile app to help individuals save on their medications. With a focus on affordability and accessibility, BuzzRx provides significant discounts on prescription drugs at participating pharmacies, making healthcare more affordable for everyone. Plus, BuzzRx helps make communities stronger and healthier through its nonprofit partnerships by donating when users save on prescriptions.

How Does BuzzRx Work?

BuzzRx works directly with pharmacies to negotiate lower prescription prices for their users. To save with BuzzRx, look up your prescription medication on BuzzRx.com or the free mobile app. Enter your zip code and search for your medication, including strength and quantity. Compare discounted prices across pharmacy chains and select the coupon with the lowest price. Present your discount coupon at the pharmacy and save every time you fill or refill your prescription.

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