Wal-Mart’s $4 Drug Program Adds More Coverage
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is expanding its national $4 generic prescription drug program by about 10%, adding drugs for some new conditions. The world’s largest retailer has added drugs covering glaucoma, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, fungal infections and acne. Two prescription birth control drugs and one fertility drug were added at $9, reflecting a higher cost that the company said could not be brought down further.
Critics including the National Community Pharmacists Association, which represents non-chain pharmacies that compete with Wal-Mart, have called the discounts a publicity stunt that covers only a fraction of the 8,700 generic prescription drugs approved by the Federal Drug Administration. Wal-Mart is not selling any of the $4 prescriptions at a loss. Yes, the generics are profitable. Wonder if they’re paying the Commies less money.
