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$4 generic drugs at wal mart

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by robbie380, Sep 21, 2006.

  1. thadeus

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    This is one of those rare instances when the desires of big business and the well-being of the average citizen of the United States intersect. It's always nice to see this happen, particularly since it doesn't happen often.

    Ted Turner was on Letterman a few nights ago, saying that renewable energy resources will be the big money makers in the coming years. Richard Branson has invested a significant about of money in renewable energy recently. Turner commented on this to Letterman, saying, "That wasn't a donation. It was an investment - and he's going to make a lot of money on it."

    I'd love to see more instances of this rare phenomena where wealthy companies and individuals can pursue their goal of increasing capital by doing things that are actually beneficial to society.
     
  2. LegendZ3

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    Just went to Walmart here in Dallas, got $4 prescription for my skin problem.
     
  3. Mr. Brightside

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    How long do you have to wait at Walmart to 1) give your prescription and 2) to get your meds as opposed to going to Walgreens or CVS?
     
  4. whag00

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    I had strep throat this past weekend. The doctor prescribed amoxicillin for me. Took it to Wal-Mart, handed it in, did a little shopping and was out of there in less than 30 minutes. And the meds were $4.
     
  5. Uprising

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    So this is nationwide?

    They keep mentioning Tampa Bay in the articles....
     
  6. robbie380

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    those articles are old. the program is going nationwide and it was sped up by walmart. I believe they have already gone to $4 in 18 states.

    also, the other pharmacies are dropping their prices to match walmart. pretty revolutionary by walmart. they are being good corporate citizens and they are also trying to increase their sales by allowing their customers to save money so they can spend more in walmart stores.
     
  7. BenignDMD

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    Wal-Mart said starting Thursday, prescriptions for 143 generic drugs for up to 30 days will be available for $4 in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas and Vermont.


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  8. BenignDMD

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    ^^^^That article was written on the 19th, so I think that it should have started here by now.
     

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