Remember Wal-Mart $4 prescriptions? They’re now available in Alaska Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores because Alaska doesn't have state laws prohibiting such a move, as some states do. Dave Campana, pharmacist for Alaska Medicaid, said drugs on Wal-Mart's $4 list are mostly older, lower-priced generics, but still, state Medicaid should benefit, along with people who are uninsured. Over-the-limit Medicare recipients who must pay their own drug costs may also pay less, he said. Fine details at this site. Friday, October 20, 2006
[wal-mart] $4 generic-drug plan moves to alaska
Remember Wal-Mart $4 prescriptions? They’re now available in Alaska Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores because Alaska doesn't have state laws prohibiting such a move, as some states do. Dave Campana, pharmacist for Alaska Medicaid, said drugs on Wal-Mart's $4 list are mostly older, lower-priced generics, but still, state Medicaid should benefit, along with people who are uninsured. Over-the-limit Medicare recipients who must pay their own drug costs may also pay less, he said. Fine details at this site. 
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Difficult to counter Walmart prices.
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