I just got a price quote from Goodrx for a year’s supply of a med I take for $353. Four 90-day fills through my Aetna Medicare Part D plan would cost a little over $1,000.
I always check with two other sources (besides Part D)–Amazon Pharmacy AND an online bulk drug reseller. Prices vary wildly. Amazon will sell at bulk price without insurance–if they are allowed AND you want it.
Got a 6-mo supply (180 tablets) of a drug for $6. Just refilled it for the second half of the year.
Also checked the home delivered price (i.e. mail order) for a variety of tablets/pills from Express Scripts (quarterly delivery). I will only order non-perishable items (pills/tablets/etc) via mail order. Things requiring refrigeration, etc are delivered in person via Capsule Pharmacy (they are the only pharmacy that does it). That way, I don’t have to worry about temp control, etc with these highly perishable drugs while in transit. Lost package means the company has to eat a high price and replace at their expense–while I might need that item.