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October 2008 Monthly Archive

CVS to Sell 400 Generic Drugs for $9.99 per 90-day Supply

CVS Drugstores, one of the largest national drugstore chains, announced it will sell 90-day supplies of more than 400 generic prescription drugs for $9.99. Wal-Mart started a similar program a few years ago. The $9.99 CVS offer is just a penny less than Wal-Mart's $10 charge for a 90-day supply. In order to get the $9.99 generic deal, customers must enroll in the program by paying an annual fee of $10. These cut rate prices are a relief for consumers... read more

Posted by Phil Daigle on October 31, 2008 3:44 PM
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Down Economy Impacts Health Care

The economy has tanked. People are getting laid off. Bank accounts are shrinking. We fear that it will get worse. All this is causing people to demand low-cost generic drugs and split pills, forgo recommended screening tests and delay elective procedures, perhaps even turn to home remedies. The number of people who have gone without a prescription or skipped a doctor's appointment for themselves or a child has increased since last year. In addition, this summer saw the first decline... read more

Posted by Phil Daigle on October 28, 2008 3:24 PM
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