How U.S. Providers Can Help Patients Save Money by Ordering Medications from Canada

How U.S. Providers Can Help Patients Save Money by Ordering Medications from Canada

It’s no secret that U.S. prescription drug prices are among the highest in the world. Even with insurance, many patients still find themselves struggling to afford essential medications. As a result, nonadherence to medication regimens is alarmingly common—especially for high-cost chronic disease treatments. For American healthcare providers, there’s a practical and ethical solution that doesn’t involve insurance headaches: referring patients to trusted Canadian prescription referral services.

Over the Border Meds is one such service helping patients in the U.S. access medications from licensed Canadian pharmacies—legally, safely, and affordably. Whether it’s diabetes medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro, heart medications like Eliquis, or inhalers like Trelegy, American providers can make a real impact on their patients’ health by helping them save hundreds each month.

Why Providers Should Recommend Canadian Prescription Referral Services

In Canada, the government regulates medication prices, meaning patients there don’t face the extreme price hikes seen in the U.S. These savings are now accessible to Americans through prescription referral services that connect patients with licensed pharmacies in Canada.

Over the Border Meds allows patients to upload their U.S. prescriptions online or have their provider fax it in. From there, Canadian pharmacies fill the prescription and ship it directly to the patient’s home. No insurance is required, and there’s no need to worry about pharmacy networks or prior authorizations.

This model is not only legal for personal importation—it’s also safe. All medications are dispensed from regulated pharmacies with Health Canada–approved products. This gives providers peace of mind knowing their patients are receiving legitimate and effective medications.

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Big Savings on Commonly Prescribed Medications

Here are just a few examples of how providers can help patients save on expensive medications by recommending Over the Border Meds:

1. Ozempic (semaglutide)

A popular GLP-1 receptor agonist used for type 2 diabetes and weight loss, Ozempic can cost over $1,000/month in the U.S. From Canada, it’s available for approximately $419 USD. By using higher-strength pens and microdosing (counting clicks), patients can make a single pen last longer and stretch their dollar even further.

2. Mounjaro (tirzepatide)

Mounjaro is another injectable medication for type 2 diabetes and weight loss with increasing popularity. U.S. patients paying cash may face prices upwards of $1,100 monthly. Canadian sources offer KwikPens, sometimes under $600, depending on strength. We also support click-counting guidance for those microdosing to save.

3. Eliquis (apixaban)

A blood thinner used to prevent stroke and clotting, Eliquis is a crucial medication for many older adults. But it’s also one of the most expensive, costing over $550/month in the U.S. Canada now offers generic apixaban, allowing patients to save up to 70% by switching to the same therapeutic ingredient at a much lower price.

4. Trelegy Ellipta

This once-daily COPD and asthma inhaler combines three active ingredients but can cost well over $600/month in the U.S. Through Over the Border Meds, it’s available for just $189.95, making it significantly more accessible to those paying out of pocket.

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What Makes Over the Border Meds Different

Providers may be unfamiliar with how a Canadian prescription referral service works. Here’s why Over the Border Meds is a smart option for both doctors and patients:

  • Easy Prescription Process: Providers can fax prescriptions directly to us, or patients can upload them online.

  • No Insurance Hassles: No need for prior authorization or step therapy.

  • Brand-Name Medications: We provide the original manufacturer medications—not compounded versions.

  • Pharmacist Support: Our licensed pharmacists are available to guide patients on proper dosing, including how to count clicks for GLP-1 pens.

  • Referral Benefits: Clinics that refer to us can receive a custom coupon code for their patients and dedicated support.

We are not a pharmacy—we are a licensed Canadian prescription referral service that connects American patients to trusted Canadian pharmacies that ship medications for personal use directly to the U.S.

Why U.S. Providers Should Act Now

When patients skip or ration their medications due to cost, their health outcomes suffer. Providers often bear the brunt of this, seeing worsening lab results or avoidable complications. By informing patients of their option to legally order from Canada, providers can:

  • Improve adherence rates and patient outcomes

  • Reduce hospitalizations and ER visits

  • Empower patients with control over their treatment

  • Show they are committed to accessible care

As the U.S. continues to debate drug pricing reform, Canadian options remain a practical and immediate solution. By collaborating with Over the Border Meds, providers can give patients a path forward that doesn’t compromise their health or finances.

Getting Started

If you’re a U.S. healthcare provider, we invite you to refer your clinic or patients to Over the Border Meds. You can:

Patients rely on you for more than medical advice—they rely on you to help them access the treatment they need. Let us help you help them.