Can I split my antidepressant pills to save money?
Can I split my antidepressant pills to save money?From a reader: My doctor has prescribed Zoloft for my depression. I heard you can save money by splitting pills. Can I do that with Zoloft?Answer: Pill-splitting, although controversial, has become a popular way for people to save money on some prescription medications. In fact, some of the country’s largest health insurers, such as UnitedHealth Group Kaiser Permanente and the Veterans Affairs Department, encourage their members to save money by splitting specific pills in half. Splitting pills can save you money because drug companies often charge a similar price for varying doses of medication. Recently, for example, a popular online pharmacy charged $14.99 for 30 tablets of 50 mg of Zoloft (Sertraline) and $15.99 for 30 tablets of 100 mg of Zoloft. If your doctor has prescribed 50 mg of Zoloft, you can then purchase the larger dose, split the tablet in half and enjoy a savings of approximately $7.00 each month. In a
