Learn More About Measure 44
You can save money on prescription drugs using Oregon's Prescription Drug Purchasing Pool. We advocated during the 2003 legislative session for creation of a prescription drug purchasing pool to reduce prescription drug costs for seniors and taxpayers. Recognizing the burden high prescription drug costs, the Oregon Legislature created a prescription drug purchasing pool to help seniors access their life-saving prescriptions.
The new Oregon Prescription Drug Program (OPDP) will combine the purchasing power of state agencies, local governments, school districts and selected seniors to negotiate lower prices on prescription drugs.
Individual Eligibility
- Be 54 years of age or older.
- Be a resident of Oregon.
- Have income that does not exceed 185% of the federal poverty level. As of September 1, 2003, this income limit is $1,384 per month for an individual or $1868.50 for a couple.
- Not have been covered by any public or private drug benefit program in the last six months (this does not include discount programs).
Program Specifics
- By garnering sufficient market share, the OPDP will negotiate with pharmaceutical companies for lower prices just like other large insurers and health care providers.Participants will be given a ID card to show at participating local pharmacies to get the negotiated program price.
- An evidence-based preferred drug list will help participants access the most effective drug at the lowest price available.
- Prices will be negotiated therefore we are unable to know exactly how much savings participants can expect. In other states, participants have saved between 5 and 25% of the retail prescription price.
>> To enroll in the program fill out an application.
>> If you are interested, but not eligible currently fill out an interest form.
>> Learn more about evidence based research and how to ask your doctor about using the most cost-effective prescriptions.