[quote] Publix to Offer Seven Antibiotics for Free By DAVID ROYSE,AP Posted: 2007-08-06 18:14:00 CAPE CORAL, Fla. (Aug. 6) - Seven antibiotics, among the most widely prescribed, will be available at no cost from Publix supermarkets for people with prescriptions, the company said. AP The chain will fill amoxicillin, cephalexin, ciprofloxacin, penicillin VK, ampicillin and erythromycin orders for free.
Fourteen-day supplies of the seven drugs will be available at all 684 of the chain's pharmacies in five southern states. Publix said there is no limit on the number of prescriptions that customers may fill for free.
The prescription antibiotics available under the program include amoxicillin, cephalexin, sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, ciprofloxacin, penicillin VK, ampicillin and, erythromycin.
Other companies have begun discounted drug programs, including K-Mart and Wal-Mart Stores Inc., but Publix Super Markets Inc. officials say the company is the first large regional chain to offer certain drugs at no cost.
Wal-Mart Stores is selling a number of generic prescription drugs for $4 in hopes that it can draw more shoppers into its stores who may come for prescriptions and then stay to buy in other departments.
Most Publix stores are based in Florida.
"Health and wellness is crucial to every Floridian's quality of life and paramount to the vitality of our state," Gov. Charlie Crist said. "We appreciate great partners like Publix Super Markets working to further provide affordability and accessibility to quality prescription drugs for working families and seniors."
Publix also has stores in Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee.
"With health care and prescription costs on the rise, our free prescription drug program will reinforce our commitment to the total health and wellness of our customers and their families," said Publix spokesman Dwaine Stevens.[end quote]
Amazing!
Ann - OH
Posted by meg (Member # 22) on :
Awesome--wishin I lived in Florida! Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
Great news!
Of course I'm up noth now... ha!
But that is great news for folks there.
Thanks for sharing. I'll forward to some Florida friends. I'm sure they will thank you!
Posted by trueblue (Member # 7348) on :
I saw this on the news today, too! I thought, "way cool!"
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
whoopie! someone's on our side! Posted by Ann-OH (Member # 2020) on :
I bet Walmart and the other big seller pharmacies will take the bait and compete.
This is one war I would could support!
Ann - OH
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
That's awesome!! Now if we can all find drs who will prescribe long term abx for us Lymies!
Posted by Sylvie (Member # 188) on :
Amazing!
Who is going to pay for those generics? Is it the state of Florida, or Publix supermarkets?
Posted by Andie333 (Member # 7370) on :
When I started working at my company in January, I was shocked that my generic antibiotics at CVS were all free.
And according to a bulletin sent by our HR department a month ago, they're going to stay free until the end of the year.
I've been really really grateful and when I'm feeling frustrated or tired at work, I think about this.
My plan is BC/BS High Option personal choice.
Andie
Posted by stella marie (Member # 7216) on :
I got free meds yesterday!
Since they state one can get a 14 day supply, can it be refilled more than once a month? anyone know??
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