Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The first month of use for the City of Mount Vernon’s prescription discount card program indicates savings and growing use. The program, offered primarily to residents and property owners of Mount Vernon, was begun April 1, 2011. The program is part of the city’s benefits as a member of the National League of Cities.After the first 30 days of use, 11 persons saved an average of $16.89, almost 26 percent, on the cost of 25 prescriptions filled at either local or other area participating pharmacies. For more information, see the May 12 edition of the Optic-Herald.