Manage Medications on the Move
Prescriptions
Prescription guides for RVers — mail-order pharmacies, discount programs, 90-day supplies, and managing refills across state lines.
Mail-Order Pharmacy
Getting 90-day supplies delivered to any address — how to set it up and what to expect.
- →How to switch to mail-order pharmacy
- →ExpressScripts and CVS Caremark compared
- →Managing delivery to mail forwarding services
90-Day Supplies
Strategies for getting extended supplies so you're never caught without medication.
- →Asking your doctor for a 90-day prescription
- →Vacation overrides — how to get early refills
- →Emergency supply strategies for chronic conditions
GoodRx & Discount Programs
Cutting prescription costs with discount cards and comparison tools.
- →How GoodRx works and when to use it
- →GoodRx vs. your insurance — which is cheaper?
- →NeedyMeds and patient assistance programs
Refrigerated Medications
Managing insulin, biologics, and other temperature-sensitive medications.
- →12V refrigeration options for medications
- →TSA and travel rules for refrigerated drugs
- →Insulin travel strategies for full-timers
Refill Timing
Never running out — strategies for staying ahead of your medication schedule.
- →Building a medication buffer
- →Early refill rules by state and plan
- →What to do when a refill is denied on the road
Over-the-Counter Strategies
Stocking a travel medicine cabinet without duplicating or expiring supplies.
- →Essential OTC medications to keep on hand
- →Buying in bulk vs. buying local
- →Managing expiration dates in storage
Save on Prescriptions While Living on the Road
Four tools every full-timer should have in their back pocket before hitting the pharmacy.
GoodRx
GoodRx is a free discount card (and app) that negotiates lower drug prices at over 70,000 pharmacies — including Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Kroger, and most independents. For many common generics, GoodRx beats your insurance copay.
- →Free to use — no subscription or membership required
- →Show the GoodRx coupon at checkout instead of your insurance card
- →Accepted at major chains nationwide — works anywhere you travel
RxSaver by RetailMeNot
RxSaver is a solid GoodRx alternative worth checking — their negotiated rates sometimes beat GoodRx on specific drugs or at specific chains. Taking 30 seconds to compare both can save real money.
- →Free discount coupons, no membership required
- →Compare prices across pharmacies in your current location
- →Best practice: check GoodRx and RxSaver side-by-side before filling
Cost Plus Drugs (Mark Cuban)
Mark Cuban's costplusdrugs.com sells generic medications at manufacturer cost + 15% markup + a $5 pharmacy fee. For common generics like metformin, lisinopril, or atorvastatin, prices are dramatically lower than anywhere else.
- →Mail order only — ships to any address, including mail forwarding services
- →800+ generic drugs available; growing catalog
- →Example: 90-day supply of metformin for under $10 at most doses
Amazon Pharmacy & RxPass
Amazon Pharmacy ships prescriptions to any address — ideal for mail-forwarding services and longer campground stays. Prime members can add RxPass for $5/month, which covers unlimited quantities of 50+ common generic medications with free 2-day delivery.
- →RxPass at $5/month — covers generics for conditions like diabetes, blood pressure, thyroid, cholesterol, and more
- →Transfers accepted from other pharmacies — switch without seeing a new doctor
- →Ships to any address including mail-forwarding services and campground addresses
NeedyMeds
NeedyMeds is a nonprofit that connects uninsured and underinsured patients with pharmaceutical company patient assistance programs (PAPs). Most major brand-name drugs have a PAP — NeedyMeds helps you find and apply.
- →Free database of 10,000+ assistance programs
- →Best for expensive brand-name drugs not available as generics
- →Income requirements vary by program and manufacturer
How to Get the Best Price Every Time
Before filling any prescription, run through this quick comparison:
- 1Check Cost Plus Drugs first if it's a common generic — if it's in their catalog, it will almost certainly be the cheapest option.
- 2Search GoodRx and RxSaver for the best local price — enter the pharmacy nearest to your current location.
- 3Compare both discount prices against your insurance copay — sometimes your plan is cheaper, especially after meeting your deductible.
- 4For brand-name drugs without a good generic, check NeedyMeds for a manufacturer assistance program before paying full price.
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