Did you know?

Publix pharmacy offering to fill

prescriptions for free!

The grocery chain started offering seven oral antibiotics — Amoxicillin, Cephalexin, Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim, Ciprofloxacin (excluding ciprofloxacin XR), Penicillin VK, Ampicillin and Erythromycin (excluding Ery-Tab) — for free at all of its stores.
The drugs treat common ailments such as sinus infections, earaches and urinary tract infections. They also account for 33 percent of all generic prescriptions and half of all generic pediatric prescriptions Publix pharmacists fill.
The free antibiotics are offered to customers regardless of their prescription insurance provider. New or current customers need to provide the pharmacist with their prescription for up to a 14-day supply, and it will be filled at no charge. Publix is not limiting the number of prescriptions customers may fill for free.

Several other companies also offer discount drug programs. Last year, Wal-Mart started offering a 30-day supply of many generics for $4. Target said it would match Wal-Mart’s prices. And at K-Mart, you can get a 90-day supply of some generics for only $15.

For the Walmart prescriptions, you may want to pick up a copy of what meds they offer for $4. We picked one up yesterday after John's new medicines were going to be $50 each. We took the list to our doctor and he re-ordered off the list. John went to pick up his meds and he had to pay nothing after the insurance picked up the four bucks for each prescription. Just thought we would pass along this helpful information. It may come in handy for you too!