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Prescription Discount Card Program

The City of Altoona, in collaboration with the National League of Cities, is now offering its residents a free prescription discount card. The card is free to all Altoona residents, regardless of age, income, or existing health insurance. However, please note, this is not an insurance card.

By using this discount card, on average, insured and non-insured residents can save up to 24% for each prescription, which can also be applied toward a deduction in co-pays and will apply to certain pet prescriptions. This discount card cannot be used in addition to Medicare D.

To discover the savings and learn more about the program, print a discount card, check prescription prices, and locate participating pharmacies, please go to http://info.caremark.com/nlc or call toll-free at 1-888-620-1749.

Residents may also pick up a discount card at the following locations:

  • Altoona City Hall, Office of the Mayor, 1301 12th Street, Suite 200 and City Manager/City Clerk’s Office, Suite 100.
  • Altoona Area Public Library, 1600 5th Avenue.
  • Blair Senior Services Inc., 1320 12th Avenue.

All pharmacies in Altoona, and surrounding Blair County, have the opportunity to participate. Here are some of the participating locations:

  • Thompson Pharmacy, 1118 12th Street.
  • Rite Aid Pharmacy, 600 Chestnut Avenue.
  • University Orthopedic Center, 1505 9th Avenue.
  • Weis Pharmacy, 601 Pleasant Valley Boulevard.
  • Walgreens, 508 E. Plank Road.
  • Martin’s Pharmacy, 1000 Logan Boulevard, Suite 108.

To view the full list of participating pharmacies, please visit: https://www.caremark.com/wps/myportal/PHARMACY_LOCATOR_FAST.

*This is not insurance. Discounts are only available at participating pharmacies. The Prescription Discount Card is operated by CVS Caremark®. By using this card, participants agree to pay the entire prescription cost less any applicable discount. Savings may vary by drug and pharmacy.

Frequently Asked Questions – My Healthy Hometown

General Questions

There is no cost to get your prescription discount card. You are only responsible for paying the cost of your prescription, less any applicable discount.
Yes, you can start using it immediately. Simply present your prescription discount card for savings at checkout when filling a prescription at one of 68,000 participating retail pharmacies nationwide.
On average, residents save 24%* off the retail price of prescription medicine. Savings may vary by drug and by pharmacy.


*Savings may vary by drug and by pharmacy. Discounts are only available at participating pharmacies.
No. Everyone in your family may use the same card. 
Yes. If your pet has been prescribed a medication that is also used to treat a human condition, you may receive a discount on the medication at a participating retail pharmacy.
Not typically. However, discounts are available for many diabetic supplies.
The My Healthy Hometown Free Prescription Discount Program is NOT insurance. The card is free to city residents and offers valuable discounts on prescription medicines not covered by an insurance plan. If you do not have insurance, you can use your card at participating pharmacies to pay either a discounted price or the regular retail price, whichever is lower.
Yes, you can use your prescription discount card any time you need to purchase a prescription medicine that is not covered by your insurance plan. However, your card cannot be used in conjunction with any insurance plan to reduce costs.
Yes, you can use your prescription discount card any time you need to purchase a prescription medicine that is not covered by your Medicare prescription plan or any other insurance.
No. Only use your prescription discount card to purchase prescription medicines not covered by your insurance plan.
Yes, you can continue to use your prescription discount card on medications not covered by an insurance plan.

Pharmacy and Pricing Questions

The prescription discount card is accepted at more than 68,000 retail pharmacies nationwide, including the major chains as well as many independent pharmacies. Ask your local pharmacy if they participate or go online at www.caremark.com/nlc or call toll-free 1-888-620-1749 to find participating pharmacies.
On average, residents save 24%* off the retail price of prescription medicine. Savings may vary by drug and by pharmacy.
Yes. When you present your My Healthy Hometown Prescription Discount Card you will receive either a discounted price or the participating pharmacy’s regular retail price, whichever is lower.
Prices can vary by location, so only the actual pharmacy can tell you the exact price of the prescription. However, you can look up an estimated price for medications online at www.caremark.com/nlc or by calling toll-free 1-888-620-1749.
Drug prices may vary from pharmacy to pharmacy. Even pharmacy chains have different prices in their stores depending on the population they are serving. Additionally, manufacturers’ drug prices may change periodically.
A retail price of a prescription medicine or a customary charge can vary by pharmacy, so your exact percentage of savings may also vary each time you fill your prescription.
Yes, always present your prescription discount card when buying prescription medicine not covered by insurance. When buying medicine on a generic pricing plan you will pay either the flat rate or the discount card price, whichever is lower.

About CVS SpecialtyTM

CVS Specialty is a pharmacy that, like a doctor who provides specialty care for a specific condition, provides specialty medications for specific conditions. CVS Specialty makes it easy to get your specialty prescriptions by offering easy pick-up at CVS Pharmacy® or delivery by mail.**


**Where allowed by law. Based on the availability of CVS Pharmacy locations and subject to applicable laws and regulations. Services are also available at Long’s Drugs locations. Products are dispensed by CVS Specialty Pharmacy and certain services are only accessed by calling CVS Specialty Pharmacy directly. Certain specialty medication may not qualify. In compliance with state laws in-store pick up is currently not available in Arkansas, Oklahoma and West Virginia.
Services include notifications and refill reminders as well as a dedicated CareTeam, a pharmacist and specially trained nurse, who help you to stay on track with your medications and are available for questions any time, weekdays, weekends or the middle of the night.
Medications for a variety of chronic conditions including multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, infertility, immunologic disorders, Crohn’s disease, Gaucher disease, pulmonary hypertension, Fabry disease, MPS 1, blood dyscrasia, growth hormone deficiency, respiratory syncytial virus and more.  



The My Healthy Hometown Prescription Discount Program is NOT insurance.
Visit www.caremark.com/nlc or call toll-free 1-888-620-1749 for details.
Your privacy is important to us. Our employees are trained regarding the appropriate way to handle your private health information.
The Prescription Discount Card is operated by CVS Caremark®.
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