Walgreens a MAJOR Rip-Off For Prescriptions

re: Walgreens a MAJOR Rip-Off For Prescriptions

granny nanny — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 04:36:01 GMT

Walgreens is wrong to rip off the elderly, or anyone for that matter. there is no good reason they need to be $105.38 more than Walmart that's what i just got ripped off!!!!!We need to let people know this!

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eurekabud — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 06:31:48 GMT

I am amazed and furious that anyone would make a statement like "Almost everyone has some form of health insurance." Not in this country they don't. It's this kind of attitude that keeps the cost of meds soaring and they will continue to soar as long as people have this kind of mentality. Cost matters so much more than some people realize. Most people can't afford health insurance simply BECAUSE prescription costs are completely outrageous. And until this country has either affordable health care or some kind of plan where we can ALL have health insurance, like we deserve, the cost of precsriptions is going to matter more and more. I can do without whatever Walgreens, CVS and Wal-Mart has to offer. That way, I can continue to look myself in the mirror and be proud for caring about the other guy...the one without the health insurance.

re: Walgreens a MAJOR Rip-Off For Prescriptions

auntbea — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 04:47:06 GMT

Duane, you're right. Everyone has the right to charge what they want for their products (what the traffic will bear) but stop and think for a moment. Isn't there a bit of moral obligation to the public that choses to shop in a particular store where drugs are concerned? If you don't already know someone, get to know some cancer patients or other people with serious illnesses. You may, as a patient, start out ready to take the tiger by the tail but very quickly, that tiger has you by the tail and just getting through a day taking care of basic needs is a chore that takes all of their energy. 24/7 their minds are badgered with thoughts of whether or not ... or how long ... they will survive. Tracking down the cheapest drugs or knowing anything about those drugs is a daunting task and without the aide of a family member or an advocate, it becomes one more battle they become too weary to fight. My husband is on chemo, readying himself to start on radiation and more chemo. We are appalled at the prices we see on our medical statements. If it were not for our medical insurance we would very quickly be out on the streets trying to pay those bills. We are among the more fortunate in having insurance. How many times can a drug company make a pill (charging as they dofor them) and not realize a sane and reasonable profit on those endeavors? IGive the drug companies 100%, 200%, oh heck, give them 300% profit on a particular drug and that is a hefty bottom line ... one they should be satisfied with. That isn't where they stop. Isn't it time for a little bit of sanity and decency to reign where those profits are concerned? With most employers wanting to eliminate health insurance packages from their employment packages, where will this leave our children & grandchildren if they become ill? Isn't time for a little common sense and decency in their marketing

re: Walgreens a MAJOR Rip-Off For Prescriptions

West Conner — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 06:26:54 GMT

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re: Walgreens' MAJOR Ripoff For Prescriptions

Missval — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:27:28 GMT

I have personal reasons not to shop at certain stores, but for someone in need in Michigan, at certain Walmarts and Meijers, you can get your prescription for free. I am not certain what the "rules" are or if it is just a promotion. I immediately thought ulterior motive when I saw the signs, but who knows? It is worth looking into.

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Witch Doctor — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 23:46:29 GMT

In a free market, one can charge whatever one wishes. Walgreens does not have a monopoly on fluoxetine, so it is not evil for them to drive their customers to competitors.

I like Walgreens, as well as Walmart, and observe in particular that minorities from many ethnic backgrounds like to both work and shop in both, in disproportionate numbers. So I am in good company. It is my ethnic brethren of the elitist variety who seem to hate those stores.

I am glad for the fluoxetine users' sake that Dr. Mercola identified cheaper sources.

Duane

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PPARGammaGirl — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 21:58:08 GMT

I heard that if you can't afford the prescription costs at Walgreens, they have a "Sell an Organ" section to help you cover the cost. It's at the back of the store right next to the "Sell your Soul to the Devil" section.

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LM36 — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:42:50 GMT

Just the name "drug store" annoys me, not to mention that there seems to be at least one or more drug stores within any 5 mile radius. These convenience stores are not only eye sores but promote and sell harmful products. From the toxic makeup, lotion & potions to the processed foods, cheaply made toys and last but not least pricey prescriptions. I avoid these store at all costs and choose the local health food store instead. Spread the news about their overpriced medications and maybe we could put these stores out of business! These stores do not sell any living thing, not even plants, their entire lack of Feng-Shui spells death. I'd like to see all of these store go bankrupt from overexpansion and being overly-convenient :)

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mmc88121 — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:29:35 GMT

I have known that you would spend different amounts for prescriptions depending on where you purchased them for years. I just never realized that there was such a difference. Unfortunately we do not live near a Costco or Sam's Club. Fortunately we also take very few prescription medications. We try to follow as simple diet with lots of variety and eat according to what is best for our bodies.

mmc88121

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Russ Bianchi — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:15:01 GMT

Obviously, there are some prescription drugs, unfortunately, some folks require; as an example -someone without a functioning thyroid may need supplementation from Synthroid or Thyroxin...

Therefore, once again, the good Dr. Mercola has saved YOU what could be literally thousands of dollars per year (kept in your your literal or figurative pocket) by not purchasing these products from American Drug Stores, the parent corporation of Walgreen's.

Mercola.com, literally is The Equalizer for everyone's best health outcomes!