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GrayEagle
USA
9966 Posts
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 Posted - 09/21/2006 : 6:25:30 PM
Watch out! Coming to Tampa Florida tomorrow, and spreading out from there! Hide the family jewels. Protect the kids and pets!Wal-Mart will start selling generic prescription drugs (30 day supply) for $4.00! Here is what MSNBC had to say. Click Here! See, I do read someting besides the Fair and Balanced Fox News Channel!   GrayEagle
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swtsue
USA
667 Posts
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Posted - 09/21/2006 : 7:03:14 PM
I think that is a wonderful thing. Unless you take alot of meds yourself, you have no idea how this will help. Good Job Wally world.
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Cherry Blossom
USA
18932 Posts
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Posted - 09/21/2006 : 7:07:54 PM
I heard that while hubby was watching the news this morning.Isn't that a good thing? Sounds good. Cherry Blossom
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Wildflower
USA
4528 Posts
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Posted - 09/21/2006 : 7:29:08 PM
Hey Gray,Do you think that this means all the criticism of Wal-Mart is finally bearing fruit? I'm feeling very devils' advocaty today. "Advocaty" = a new word. Come on in Maddy, the water is fine! Anyway, I'm even more excited about the fact that it didn't come from FOX!
(I saw the Iranian president's speech at the U.N. last night. When I read FOX's version, I thought they must have watched it in an alternate universe.) Anyway, yes, I saw the news on Wal-Mart at work today. It will help a lot of people. I just had to tease you first.
Wildflower
Sometimes I get the feeling the whole world is against me.
But deep down, I know that's not true.
Some of the smaller countries are neutral.
~Robert Orben
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GrayEagle
USA
9966 Posts
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Posted - 09/21/2006 : 7:34:42 PM
WF, No problem. But just to be fair and balanced Click for the Fox version I was just feeling a little  tonight when I saw this on the news! I knew that Maddy would be overjoyed!  GrayEagle
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Wildflower
USA
4528 Posts
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Posted - 09/21/2006 : 7:59:04 PM
Yeah, I'm laughing too.Where are you tonight, Maddy? You're late to the party.
Wildflower Sometimes I get the feeling the whole world is against me.
But deep down, I know that's not true.
Some of the smaller countries are neutral.
~Robert Orben
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Wildflower
USA
4528 Posts
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Posted - 09/21/2006 : 8:05:31 PM
No, no, no, no, Gray!I can't make myself click on the FOX link! My hand just won't do it!!! You know, I actually used to watch the FOX Network years ago, before the body snatchers replaced everyone there with a pod person. I wear a tinfoil hat around the house now, just in case FOX happens to come on by accident. Must . . . Stop . . . Those mind rays. 
Wildflower Sometimes I get the feeling the whole world is against me.
But deep down, I know that's not true.
Some of the smaller countries are neutral.
~Robert Orben
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mad4martinis
USA
13730 Posts
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Posted - 09/21/2006 : 8:20:20 PM
LMAO!!! Me too Wildflower! You & my sister would hit it off. Same views on issues.
Gray, I'm proud of you.
Wally World...I had heard they were going to do that, and I do hope that it works to the advantage of the people.
*I create my experiences by what I choose to think and what I feel and believe*
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GrayEagle
USA
9966 Posts
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Posted - 09/21/2006 : 8:43:57 PM
Why, Maddy, Sounds like you do agree that WM has great low prices and that they are cutting the prices on generic drugs to continue to help those who need low prices. I'm so proud of you!  GrayEagle
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mad4martinis
USA
13730 Posts
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Posted - 09/21/2006 : 8:51:05 PM
Now, if they can get it together with offering FULL TIME to employees, get a majority of their employees off of govermental help, killing mom & pop stores, and other peeves that irk me about them. I'm not going there. I've taken my anxiety meds today & don't want anymore!!!*I create my experiences by what I choose to think and what I feel and believe* |
GrayEagle
USA
9966 Posts
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Posted - 09/21/2006 : 9:39:08 PM
Sorry, but free enterprise will cause some places to thrive and some to close. Supply and demand will drive the economy.But, come on now. Lets not get into the negatives. Four dollars for 30 day supply of generic drugs is something to crow about. GrayEagle
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Wildflower
USA
4528 Posts
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Posted - 09/22/2006 : 09:50:48 AM
$4.00 is indeed a great thing.Although in general, generics are cheaper than brand-name, some of them can be surprisingly expensive. Wildflower Sometimes I get the feeling the whole world is against me.
But deep down, I know that's not true.
Some of the smaller countries are neutral.
~Robert Orben
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Wu
1452 Posts
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Posted - 09/23/2006 : 5:13:38 PM
Hi people!From I have been reading and watching from varied sources, there is a big question if the Wal-Mart plan will work. I myself have no insurance and my meds cost me more than food each month. I'm not partying yet! But waiting and watching this all very closely! wu
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Wildflower
USA
4528 Posts
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Posted - 09/25/2006 : 01:00:25 AM
Wu,Do all your meds have generic equivalents? I really don't think they would have stuck their neck on the line if they weren't sure they could do it.
Wildflower
Sometimes I get the feeling the whole world is against me.
But deep down, I know that's not true.
Some of the smaller countries are neutral.
~Robert Orben
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GrayEagle
USA
9966 Posts
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Posted - 09/25/2006 : 05:00:00 AM
Remember that this is starting in Florida. Not sure how long it will take to spread from there.GrayEagle
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daughterofconfederate
USA
29728 Posts
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Posted - 09/25/2006 : 06:02:40 AM
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Watch out! Coming to Tampa Florida tomorrow, and spreading out from there! Hide the family jewels. Protect the kids and pets!Wal-Mart will start selling generic prescription drugs (30 day supply) for $4.00! Here is what MSNBC had to say. Click Here! See, I do read someting besides the Fair and Balanced Fox News Channel! GrayEagle
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This may make up for the Layaway thing.lol Wu, we are self payers too.. so this sounds all good to me!
We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.
Sir Winston Churchill
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taylor50-140
USA
2293 Posts
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Posted - 09/25/2006 : 07:06:57 AM
I'm one of the ones that REALLY sees and understands things from both sides -Side 1 - I HATE shopping at Wal*Mart! No matter what time I have been to one, there always seems to be a crowd. Don't know how it is in Murphy at different times, as I've only been there during the day. I don't like the way the employyees have been treated - lots of part timers so they don't have to pay benefits, low wages in comparison to other "big name" places, ect. ect. They are known for coming into an area and killing the local merchants, sometimes stores that have been in business for generations. Nope, don't like it all. Side 2 - If it weren't for the lower prices I don't know how I could have fed and clothed my bunch. Remember, I had multiple sets of school clothes & supplies, new shoes for the kids, groceries by what seemed like the ton, ect. ect. They may have a monopoly on things, but they stay in business because of the people like me - I just couldn't afford to shop elsewhere. Not fair, thats for sure, but no one ever said life was fair. If Wal*Mart can really do this prescription thing, it would be a God-send to many people. Sonny's prescriptions were runnning us over $300 per month. No insurance here either. A good example - in Durango, he bought a 6 month supply of one his med's. Cost - $36 and change. He just had it refilled here - 1 month supply - $17 and change. Do the math. Way more expensive here. I hope this plan will work and goes into effect REAL soon. Life is a Journey -
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Wildflower
USA
4528 Posts
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Posted - 09/26/2006 : 10:36:19 AM
Well, a pharmacist I know has seen the list of generics Wal-Mart is using. I don't know where he found it.First, it's not ALL generics. They have a specific list of about 300 drugs once you eliminate all the multiple dosages on the list. Second, many of the drugs are taken twice a day, so the $4.00 gets you a 15-day supply. Third, many of the drugs are rarely ordered. It seems it was (no surprise) a carefully chosen list. CVS calculated the Wal-Mart list to account for less than 1/2 of 1% of their Rx sales. So, THAT'S how they're doing it. Not to mention, they may have chosen generics that are already dirt cheap, and not the expensive ones. The only thing you can do is to compare prices to make sure you are really getting a bargain.
Wildflower
Sometimes I get the feeling the whole world is against me.
But deep down, I know that's not true.
Some of the smaller countries are neutral.
~Robert Orben
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Wildflower
USA
4528 Posts
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Posted - 09/26/2006 : 10:37:46 AM
Sorry to be the spoil sport, but it's a role I'm well suited for!
Wildflower
Sometimes I get the feeling the whole world is against me.
But deep down, I know that's not true.
Some of the smaller countries are neutral.
~Robert Orben
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puddin pop
USA
4628 Posts
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Posted - 09/26/2006 : 10:52:31 AM
You can see the list online. My husband takes four medications. One of them is on the list but it would save him only eight dollars.Why can't I get a little ahead instead of a bigger behind? |
Wildflower
USA
4528 Posts
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Posted - 09/26/2006 : 12:00:41 PM
Now comes this story - http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Story.aspx?guid=%7B6DE3EABF-AC8C-44D4-8EBD-CC098164643B%7D&siteid= which says once you allow for different dosages, the Wal-Mart list is 90 different medications.Wildflower Sometimes I get the feeling the whole world is against me.
But deep down, I know that's not true.
Some of the smaller countries are neutral.
~Robert Orben
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Wildflower
USA
4528 Posts
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Posted - 09/26/2006 : 12:06:21 PM
Oh, good grief. This story says it's 124 medications! I wish everyone could count accurately!http://www.kfvs12.com/Global/story.asp?S=5445499&nav=menu51_5 Anyway, here is the list: http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/orl-walmartgenericlist22,0,6061836.story?track=mostemailedlink
Wildflower
Sometimes I get the feeling the whole world is against me.
But deep down, I know that's not true.
Some of the smaller countries are neutral.
~Robert Orben
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mad4martinis
USA
13730 Posts
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Posted - 09/26/2006 : 12:43:05 PM
Heard that Target is going to start this too.*I create my experiences by what I choose to think and what I feel and believe* |
GrayEagle
USA
9966 Posts
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Posted - 09/26/2006 : 6:43:31 PM
Maddy, that would be wonderful, also. If if the same thing would happen to non-generic drugs!GrayEagle
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fawn
USA
2223 Posts
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Posted - 09/26/2006 : 7:59:18 PM
WF....If the prescription is written for 1 tablet twice per day, then a 30 day supply would be 60 tablets for $4.00. I think this will help many people who don't have insurance or who have a high co-payment with their insurance. WalMart will get more than it's $ back with the positive publicity....and they will probably jack up prices on other stuff in their stores to make up for any loss anyway. No company ever really gives away anything. It's all about the bottom line.
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avalanche
USA
251 Posts
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Posted - 09/26/2006 : 8:12:14 PM
Yes, I have heard that Target will be starting this soon, too. Paul Harvey spoke this past Sunday on CNN (I think), and I see that this is a win/win situation for everyone.
Thanks,
Avalanche
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Heard that Target is going to start this too.*I create my experiences by what I choose to think and what I feel and believe*
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Wal-Mart is doing it again!
