Yes, You Can Save on Over-the-Counter Meds, Too!

Key Takeaways

Your Visory Health card isn't just for prescriptions. Many everyday over-the-counter (OTC) products can get a Visory price, too.
The secret to saving on OTCs? Ask your doctor to write a prescription for the OTC product. It's usually a quick phone call.
Skip the front register. OTC savings only work at the pharmacy counter.
Allergy medicine, pain relievers, heartburn relief and diabetic testing supplies are some of the most common over-the-counter savings.

More than just Prescriptions.

It surprises a lot of people, but your Visory Health card isn't just for prescription drugs. Plenty of the everyday things on pharmacy shelves (allergy pills, pain relievers, heartburn tablets) can get a Visory price, too.

There's just one small catch: it works a little differently than paying at the front register. Don't worry, we'll walk you through it step by step.

What Counts as "Over-the-Counter," Anyway?

Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are things you can buy without a prescription, like ibuprofen, allergy pills or nicotine patches.

Here's a fun fact: many of them used to be prescription-only! The FDA calls this the Rx-to-OTC switch. It's why medicines that once needed a doctor's note now sit on open shelves.

That's also why you can still save on some of them. Your pharmacy can ring them up just like a prescription, as long as a few things are in place.

How to Get Your Visory Price on OTC Products

Get a Prescription, even for a "Non-Prescription" Item. We know, it sounds backwards! But it's true: to apply pharmacy card savings to an OTC product, you typically need your doctor to write you a prescription for it. This is quick- a phone call to your provider's office is often all it takes. Then the pharmacy has everything it needs to process your discount once it’s been called in.
Check your price first. Look up the product on our Price Search before you go. Compare your Visory price to the shelf price and pick whichever is lower. (That's what a good savings card is for!)
Skip the front register. This is the step people miss most. The cashier up front can't apply your savings, so head straight to the pharmacy counter.
Let your pharmacist take it from there. Show your prescription and your Visory Health card (on your phone or printed, either works). They'll apply your price and ring you up right at the counter.

Which OTC Products Can I Save On?

It can vary by pharmacy, but some of the most common include:

Vitamins, like vitamin D3
Allergy medicine (like loratadine or cetirizine)
Pain relievers (like ibuprofen or acetaminophen)
Heartburn relief
Nicotine patches and gum
Diabetic testing supplies

Not sure about yours? Search it on our Price Search to see if you could save.

Your Questions, Answered

Do I really need a prescription for something I can buy off the shelf?

To get your Visory price and use a pharmacy savings card, yes. The pharmacy needs a prescription on file, even though you don't need one to buy the product at full price.

How do I get a prescription for an OTC product?

Just call your doctor's office and ask them to send one to your pharmacy. It's usually a quick request, and often no appointment is needed.

Can I use my Visory card at the front register?

Nope. OTC savings have to go through the pharmacy counter, where your pharmacist can apply them.

What if the product is out on the shelf, not behind the counter?

No problem! Grab it and bring it straight to the pharmacist (not the front cashier) so they can apply your price.

Can I save on over-the-counter medications for my kids or other family members?

Of course! As long as there's a prescription for the person the medicine is for, it works the same way. One Visory card covers the whole family.

What if the pharmacy can't apply my price right away?

Sometimes a pharmacy needs a little extra time. Ask when you can pick it up using your Visory price, or find another participating pharmacy nearby.

We've Got You Covered

A quick call to your doctor's office could mean paying a lot less than the shelf price. It's one small extra step, and the savings add up fast. That's especially true if you're stocking up for the whole family or picking up for a parent who counts on you.

That's what Visory Health is all about: making the everyday cost of staying healthy feel a little less overwhelming. From the prescription you fill every month to the allergy pills you grab once a season, we're here to help you save.

Before your next pharmacy run, check your Visory price and let your pharmacist handle the rest.

Stay Healthy, Stay Visory!