Re: NEWS - Wal-Mart to offer $4 prescriptions in Florida

September 22, 2006

I have a hard time imagining the pharmacists are happy with this news. It

certainly sounds like a boon to those without insurance and those of us that

are approaching the Part D 'Donut hole'.WalMart will be the running the

country before too long. Would that be good or bad?

Dennis in Eastexas

" It's not Rocket Surgery "

[ ] NEWS - Wal-Mart to offer $4 prescriptions in Florida

> Wal-Mart to offer $4 prescriptions

> Chicago Sun-Times

>

> September 22, 2006

>

> Wal-Mart plans to begin selling nearly 300 generic prescription drugs for

> a

> sharply reduced price, offering a big lure for bargain-seeking customers

> and

> presenting a challenge to competing pharmacy chains.

>

> The world's biggest retailer said that beginning today it will test its

> sales program, in which 291 generic drugs will be sold at $4 for a month's

> supply, in Florida. The drugs involved provide treatments for conditions

> ranging from allergies to high-blood pressure.

>

> A spokesman for Deerfield-based Walgreen Co. said the drugstore chain

> expects no significant impact, largely because its shoppers are more

> likely

> to carry insurance.

>

> " Nearly 95 percent of our [Walgreens] pharmacy patients have insurance

> coverage. They are only responsible for the co-pay. The average co-pay we

> receive from patients is about $8, and in a lot of cases, less than that, "

> said Walgreen Co. spokesman Polzin.

>

> " The uninsured are more sensitive to prices, but they still need a

> pharmacy

> that's convenient and open when they need it to be, " Polzin said.

>

> Nevertheless, Walgreen's stock fell 7.35 percent, closing at $46.28, after

> Wal-Mart's announcement Thursday morning. CVS' share price fell 8.35

> percent, to $32.47.

>

> Generics account for about 60 percent of Walgreen's drug sales. However,

> Wal-Mart's number of cut-rate medications is small compared with the 1,800

> generic drugs that Walgreens stores stock, Polzin said.

>

> Bentonville, Ark.-based Wal-Mart is expanding in the drugstore industry as

> it did with toy stores and grocers in the past decade. The company's

> success

> as a toy retailer led to the acquisition of Toys R Us Inc. by a group of

> buyout firms.

>

> ''It's going to change the landscape,'' said , a money

> manager at Wentworth, Hauser & Violich. Pharmacies ''will lose the margin

> they've got on those drugs,'' she said.

>

> Profit margins for drugstores average between 10 percent and 15 percent

> for

> brand-name drugs and 30 percent to 40 percent for generics, analysts

> estimate.

>

> Wal-Mart Stores Inc. officials said the reduced price represents a savings

> to the customer of up to 70 percent on some drugs. The average monthly

> cost

> for a generic drug prescription is $28.74, according to the National

> Association of Chain Drug Stores.

>

> Drawing customers to its pharmacies may help Wal-Mart boost sales of other

> products as people wait for prescriptions to be filled. The company is

> also

> adding 50 medical offices to its stores where shoppers can get treatment

> for

> everyday ailments.

>

> Most commonly prescribed

>

> Wal-Mart will start offering the new prices at 65 stores in Tampa, Fla.,

> then expand to the rest of the state by January.

>

> The drugs in the program account for 20 percent of the prescriptions

> Wal-Mart sells, Bill Simon, executive vice president of the company's

> professional services division, said. They include ''the most commonly

> prescribed drugs for some of the most common illnesses that face Americans

> today, including cardiac disease, asthma, diabetes, glaucoma, Parkinson's

> [disease] and thyroid conditions,'' Simon said.

>

> Could ease criticism

>

> Selling more affordable prescription drugs may also help Wal-Mart parry

> criticism of its own workers' health benefits, said. Unions and

> politicians have said the company's health plans are too costly for

> employees.

>

> The new prices may win over some shoppers who had been critical of

> Wal-Mart,

> said, and ease disapproval as the company opens more stores in

> urban

> areas, such as the Austin neighborhood, where the first Wal-Mart in

> Chicago

> opens Wednesday.

>

> ''All of a sudden Wal-Mart's not the same bogeyman it was three weeks

> ago,''

> she said.

>

> Contributing: Business Reporter Guy

>

> Bloomberg News, AP

>

> http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-walmart22.html

>

> Not an MD

>

> I'll tell you where to go!

>

> Mayo Clinic in Rochester

> http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

>

> s Hopkins Medicine

> http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

September 22, 2006

Dennis.

As one who has been in the Donut Hole since early August I am incredulous

that Walmart has become a benevolent organization. I will never ever set

foot in a Walmart again. I made this vow about a year ago and have doggedly

held true to it in spite of increasing ridicule from my family members. When

confronted with this latest subterfuge I can only respond that they are the

evil empire and we will all come to regret there existance someday. The

family says I am just an old curmudgeon. Humphhh!

in Central Arizona

" il faut d'abord durer " Hemingway

[ ] NEWS - Wal-Mart to offer $4 prescriptions in Florida

>

>> Wal-Mart to offer $4 prescriptions

>> Chicago Sun-Times

>>

>> September 22, 2006

>>

>> Wal-Mart plans to begin selling nearly 300 generic prescription drugs for

>> a

>> sharply reduced price, offering a big lure for bargain-seeking customers

>> and

>> presenting a challenge to competing pharmacy chains.

>>

>> The world's biggest retailer said that beginning today it will test its

>> sales program, in which 291 generic drugs will be sold at $4 for a

>> month's

>> supply, in Florida. The drugs involved provide treatments for conditions

>> ranging from allergies to high-blood pressure.

>>

>> A spokesman for Deerfield-based Walgreen Co. said the drugstore chain

>> expects no significant impact, largely because its shoppers are more

>> likely

>> to carry insurance.

>>

>> " Nearly 95 percent of our [Walgreens] pharmacy patients have insurance

>> coverage. They are only responsible for the co-pay. The average co-pay we

>> receive from patients is about $8, and in a lot of cases, less than

>> that, "

>> said Walgreen Co. spokesman Polzin.

>>

>> " The uninsured are more sensitive to prices, but they still need a

>> pharmacy

>> that's convenient and open when they need it to be, " Polzin said.

>>

>> Nevertheless, Walgreen's stock fell 7.35 percent, closing at $46.28,

>> after

>> Wal-Mart's announcement Thursday morning. CVS' share price fell 8.35

>> percent, to $32.47.

>>

>> Generics account for about 60 percent of Walgreen's drug sales. However,

>> Wal-Mart's number of cut-rate medications is small compared with the

>> 1,800

>> generic drugs that Walgreens stores stock, Polzin said.

>>

>> Bentonville, Ark.-based Wal-Mart is expanding in the drugstore industry

>> as

>> it did with toy stores and grocers in the past decade. The company's

>> success

>> as a toy retailer led to the acquisition of Toys R Us Inc. by a group of

>> buyout firms.

>>

>> ''It's going to change the landscape,'' said , a money

>> manager at Wentworth, Hauser & Violich. Pharmacies ''will lose the margin

>> they've got on those drugs,'' she said.

>>

>> Profit margins for drugstores average between 10 percent and 15 percent

>> for

>> brand-name drugs and 30 percent to 40 percent for generics, analysts

>> estimate.

>>

>> Wal-Mart Stores Inc. officials said the reduced price represents a

>> savings

>> to the customer of up to 70 percent on some drugs. The average monthly

>> cost

>> for a generic drug prescription is $28.74, according to the National

>> Association of Chain Drug Stores.

>>

>> Drawing customers to its pharmacies may help Wal-Mart boost sales of

>> other

>> products as people wait for prescriptions to be filled. The company is

>> also

>> adding 50 medical offices to its stores where shoppers can get treatment

>> for

>> everyday ailments.

>>

>> Most commonly prescribed

>>

>> Wal-Mart will start offering the new prices at 65 stores in Tampa, Fla.,

>> then expand to the rest of the state by January.

>>

>> The drugs in the program account for 20 percent of the prescriptions

>> Wal-Mart sells, Bill Simon, executive vice president of the company's

>> professional services division, said. They include ''the most commonly

>> prescribed drugs for some of the most common illnesses that face

>> Americans

>> today, including cardiac disease, asthma, diabetes, glaucoma, Parkinson's

>> [disease] and thyroid conditions,'' Simon said.

>>

>> Could ease criticism

>>

>> Selling more affordable prescription drugs may also help Wal-Mart parry

>> criticism of its own workers' health benefits, said. Unions and

>> politicians have said the company's health plans are too costly for

>> employees.

>>

>> The new prices may win over some shoppers who had been critical of

>> Wal-Mart,

>> said, and ease disapproval as the company opens more stores in

>> urban

>> areas, such as the Austin neighborhood, where the first Wal-Mart in

>> Chicago

>> opens Wednesday.

>>

>> ''All of a sudden Wal-Mart's not the same bogeyman it was three weeks

>> ago,''

>> she said.

>>

>> Contributing: Business Reporter Guy

>>

>> Bloomberg News, AP

>>

>> http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-walmart22.html

>>

>> Not an MD

>>

>> I'll tell you where to go!

>>

>> Mayo Clinic in Rochester

>> http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

>>

>> s Hopkins Medicine

>> http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

>

September 22, 2006

There are many people that feel strongly against Wal-Mart and all it

represents. I don't think they have become benevolent, probably just a

tactic seeing that it is only applicable to the stores in Florida. I would

be impressed if they did it nationwide as I have been in the " hole " for a

while and 'only' have $300 more dollars to go before I start getting

coverage again.

I had to look up the definition of a curmudgeon {An ill-tempered person full

of resentment and stubborn notions}. Seems like there is a fine line

between a curmudgeon and a person who stands up for what they believe in.

Although I have to confess I sometimes do shop at Wal-Mart, I admire your

convictions and am sorry to hear that you are one of the many that are in

the hole.

Joanne, IL

[ ] NEWS - Wal-Mart to offer $4 prescriptions in

>> Florida

>>

>>> Wal-Mart to offer $4 prescriptions

>>> Chicago Sun-Times

>>>

>>> September 22, 2006

>>>

>>> Wal-Mart plans to begin selling nearly 300 generic prescription drugs

>>> for

>>> a

>>> sharply reduced price, offering a big lure for bargain-seeking customers

>>> and

>>> presenting a challenge to competing pharmacy chains.

>>>

>>> The world's biggest retailer said that beginning today it will test its

>>> sales program, in which 291 generic drugs will be sold at $4 for a

>>> month's

>>> supply, in Florida. The drugs involved provide treatments for conditions

>>> ranging from allergies to high-blood pressure.

>>>

>>> A spokesman for Deerfield-based Walgreen Co. said the drugstore chain

>>> expects no significant impact, largely because its shoppers are more

>>> likely

>>> to carry insurance.

>>>

>>> " Nearly 95 percent of our [Walgreens] pharmacy patients have insurance

>>> coverage. They are only responsible for the co-pay. The average co-pay

>>> we

>>> receive from patients is about $8, and in a lot of cases, less than

>>> that, "

>>> said Walgreen Co. spokesman Polzin.

>>>

>>> " The uninsured are more sensitive to prices, but they still need a

>>> pharmacy

>>> that's convenient and open when they need it to be, " Polzin said.

>>>

>>> Nevertheless, Walgreen's stock fell 7.35 percent, closing at $46.28,

>>> after

>>> Wal-Mart's announcement Thursday morning. CVS' share price fell 8.35

>>> percent, to $32.47.

>>>

>>> Generics account for about 60 percent of Walgreen's drug sales. However,

>>> Wal-Mart's number of cut-rate medications is small compared with the

>>> 1,800

>>> generic drugs that Walgreens stores stock, Polzin said.

>>>

>>> Bentonville, Ark.-based Wal-Mart is expanding in the drugstore industry

>>> as

>>> it did with toy stores and grocers in the past decade. The company's

>>> success

>>> as a toy retailer led to the acquisition of Toys R Us Inc. by a group of

>>> buyout firms.

>>>

>>> ''It's going to change the landscape,'' said , a money

>>> manager at Wentworth, Hauser & Violich. Pharmacies ''will lose the

>>> margin

>>> they've got on those drugs,'' she said.

>>>

>>> Profit margins for drugstores average between 10 percent and 15 percent

>>> for

>>> brand-name drugs and 30 percent to 40 percent for generics, analysts

>>> estimate.

>>>

>>> Wal-Mart Stores Inc. officials said the reduced price represents a

>>> savings

>>> to the customer of up to 70 percent on some drugs. The average monthly

>>> cost

>>> for a generic drug prescription is $28.74, according to the National

>>> Association of Chain Drug Stores.

>>>

>>> Drawing customers to its pharmacies may help Wal-Mart boost sales of

>>> other

>>> products as people wait for prescriptions to be filled. The company is

>>> also

>>> adding 50 medical offices to its stores where shoppers can get treatment

>>> for

>>> everyday ailments.

>>>

>>> Most commonly prescribed

>>>

>>> Wal-Mart will start offering the new prices at 65 stores in Tampa, Fla.,

>>> then expand to the rest of the state by January.

>>>

>>> The drugs in the program account for 20 percent of the prescriptions

>>> Wal-Mart sells, Bill Simon, executive vice president of the company's

>>> professional services division, said. They include ''the most commonly

>>> prescribed drugs for some of the most common illnesses that face

>>> Americans

>>> today, including cardiac disease, asthma, diabetes, glaucoma,

>>> Parkinson's

>>> [disease] and thyroid conditions,'' Simon said.

>>>

>>> Could ease criticism

>>>

>>> Selling more affordable prescription drugs may also help Wal-Mart parry

>>> criticism of its own workers' health benefits, said. Unions and

>>> politicians have said the company's health plans are too costly for

>>> employees.

>>>

>>> The new prices may win over some shoppers who had been critical of

>>> Wal-Mart,

>>> said, and ease disapproval as the company opens more stores in

>>> urban

>>> areas, such as the Austin neighborhood, where the first Wal-Mart in

>>> Chicago

>>> opens Wednesday.

>>>

>>> ''All of a sudden Wal-Mart's not the same bogeyman it was three weeks

>>> ago,''

>>> she said.

>>>

>>> Contributing: Business Reporter Guy

>>>

>>> Bloomberg News, AP

>>>

>>> http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-walmart22.html

>>>

>>> Not an MD

>>>

>>> I'll tell you where to go!

>>>

>>> Mayo Clinic in Rochester

>>> http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

>>>

>>> s Hopkins Medicine

>>> http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

>>

September 22, 2006

You have it right, almost. You wrote: " Seems like there is a fine line

between a curmudgeon and a person who stands up for what they believe in " .

That's where made his mistake in spelling. What he meant was

" curmudgeon-ish " . 8o}

I made a mistake early in the program by not paying attention to total

price, just the part I had to pay. Now, I've learned to check the price and

go with the cheapest generic I can find, and refuse some pills that are too

high in price. I'm not for or against WalMart because they are going to be

here forever. I almost always pick the cheapest when have that choice.

Dennis in Eastexas

" It's not Rocket Surgery "

Re: [ ] NEWS - Wal-Mart to offer $4 prescriptions in

>> Florida

>>

>>>I have a hard time imagining the pharmacists are happy with this news. It

>>> certainly sounds like a boon to those without insurance and those of us

>>> that

>>> are approaching the Part D 'Donut hole'.WalMart will be the running the

>>> country before too long. Would that be good or bad?

>>>

>>> Dennis in Eastexas

>>> " It's not Rocket Surgery "

September 23, 2006

Dennis,

I wouldn't get too excited, they are not likley to

carry the expensive Ra drugs that we need...only the

cheaper generic drugs that anyone can make a buck on.

I will get excited when we can get our meds without a

$700/copay! I am currently on Humira bi-weekly and it

is working great..for about 7 days, then I feel a big

let down and hobble around for the next week until I

can take another dose. The Rheunny told me Wed that he

would order it weekly for me, and I would probably

respond very nicely to it that way...if I could pay

for the extra two doses out of pocket as my insurance

had a fit about staarting me on it at all! THey wanted

me to continue with the MTX and Placquel even though

they put me in the hospital once, and left me deathly

ill a second time which my PCP managed with out

hospitalization per my request.(beggging)..he saw me

in the office every day for two weeks and called me

each night before going home! Now when Wally-world

starts to carry our drugs at a NORMAL rate..rather

than over inflated one..then I wil be impressed with

them ....but not before! And I believe that they are

making a big splash over this in order to try and

cover the fact that they are stopping all stores from

having a lay-away department after this

Christmas...now that they have killed all the

competition they are killing off their own market with

this plan...how many thosands/millions of families

depend on lay-away to make large purchases that they

cant finance or want to pay off with out

interest...next they will be pushing the wally-world

credit card for everyone...no credit limit and no real

credit history needed!!!Just come on in and charge

your life away! ITs just another scam on their part!

Sometimes I think its a toss up as to who is really

running this world...the insurance companies or

Walmart!! just my 2 cents worth!.....jenna

When you lose a loved one, you gain an angel whos' name you know !

__________________________________________________

September 24, 2006

Jenna, I'm surprised, not excited. It may be interesting to know the

formulary before getting too excited. I hope it's the list of things that

most people use and not the equivalent of the OTC drugs. I'm satisfied with

my Part D but a lot of folks need help that they're not getting. This may

start a revolution and hopefully cut the drug companies off at the knees.

Dennis in Eastexas

" It's not Rocket Surgery "

[ ] Re: NEWS - Wal-Mart to offer $4 prescriptions in

Florida

> Dennis,

> I wouldn't get too excited, they are not likley to

> carry the expensive Ra drugs that we need...only the

> cheaper generic drugs that anyone can make a buck on.

> I will get excited when we can get our meds without a

> $700/copay! I am currently on Humira bi-weekly and it

> is working great..for about 7 days, then I feel a big

> let down and hobble around for the next week until I

> can take another dose. The Rheunny told me Wed that he

> would order it weekly for me, and I would probably

> respond very nicely to it that way...if I could pay

> for the extra two doses out of pocket as my insurance

> had a fit about staarting me on it at all! THey wanted

> me to continue with the MTX and Placquel even though

> they put me in the hospital once, and left me deathly

> ill a second time which my PCP managed with out

> hospitalization per my request.(beggging)..he saw me

> in the office every day for two weeks and called me

> each night before going home! Now when Wally-world

> starts to carry our drugs at a NORMAL rate..rather

> than over inflated one..then I wil be impressed with

> them ....but not before! And I believe that they are

> making a big splash over this in order to try and

> cover the fact that they are stopping all stores from

> having a lay-away department after this

> Christmas...now that they have killed all the

> competition they are killing off their own market with

> this plan...how many thosands/millions of families

> depend on lay-away to make large purchases that they

> cant finance or want to pay off with out

> interest...next they will be pushing the wally-world

> credit card for everyone...no credit limit and no real

> credit history needed!!!Just come on in and charge

> your life away! ITs just another scam on their part!

> Sometimes I think its a toss up as to who is really

> running this world...the insurance companies or

> Walmart!! just my 2 cents worth!.....jenna

>

> When you lose a loved one, you gain an angel whos' name you know !

September 24, 2006

>

> Jenna, I'm surprised, not excited. It may be interesting to know the

> formulary before getting too excited. I hope it's the list of things

that

> most people use and not the equivalent of the OTC drugs. I'm

satisfied with

> my Part D but a lot of folks need help that they're not getting.

This may

> start a revolution and hopefully cut the drug companies off at the

knees.

>

Here's a link to the list of Walmart $4 drugs:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/orl-walmartgenericlist22,0,6061836.story?tr\

ack=mostemailedlink

dordale

September 25, 2006

From what I could tell about the news report, walmart's drug program

supplies generics of prescription meds, not the OTC medications. I

don't think they will supply things like humira, enbrel, or other

biologics or prevacid or nexium, the expensive stuff for such a

discounted price but we can hope. I am not familiar with the

medicare coverage of these generic drugs, but I think it's probably

the same types of meds they cover. I imagine they are going to do

what's best for them, not the consumer but then every little bit

helps. So with that in mind, the consumer wins too.

Jenna, I also heard about wal-mart cutting out their lay-a-way

program which is a shame. I don't use it but I know of people who

do, especially during holiday time. I think K-mart still has the lay-

a-way option, however; so they should get all of wal-mart's business

in that category. It's just that they usually don't carry much

variety for the same low prices.

As far as meds go, I really think the whole thing is ludicrous and

about making money, not saving lives or definitely curing the sick

from the pharmaceuticals to the pharmacists. Just my opinion. I

don't think the doctors are as driven for the money where the meds

are concerned, but you never know. I say this because vioxx and many

others was given so freely by the docs, then the lawsuits came

about. So, I would like to think they wouldn't knowing push

something harmful just for the sake of money. however, they really

need to educate themselves about the meds they prescribe a little

better and not leave it up to the pharmaceuticals.

I would like to see the cost of meds drop drastically here in america

like they are in canada, why not? there is no need other than greed

to charge so drastically different from what canada charges for

prescription medications. The sick are the least able to afford

their meds which means they stay sick or go without groceries,

electricity, paying the mortgage, etc. Granted we can even talk

about these sorts of things and thank God for that. and that we don't

live in some third world country where many of these things are a

luxury none of them can afford, especially medications of anykind.

Gotta be a better way is what I always say. We have to keep our

thinking caps on for ourselves.

wishing all the best for us all,

peace

Ebony

September 25, 2006

I just read in my AARP bulletin that Homeland Security people have been

intercepting some of the meds that people have ordered from Canada. The

people lose their meds, plus the money they had paid for them. I think

that this is ridiculous.

Sue

On Monday, September 25, 2006, at 12:00 PM, Ebony wrote:

> I would like to see the cost of meds drop drastically here in america

> like they are in canada, why not? there is no need other than greed

> to charge so drastically different from what canada charges for

> prescription medications.

>

September 25, 2006

I don't know how close to the Part D 'Donut hole' I am. How can you tell?

Joyce from Texas

Re: [ ] NEWS - Wal-Mart to offer $4 prescriptions in

Florida

I have a hard time imagining the pharmacists are happy with this news. It

certainly sounds like a boon to those without insurance and those of us that

are approaching the Part D 'Donut hole'.WalMart will be the running the

country before too long. Would that be good or bad?

Dennis in Eastexas

" It's not Rocket Surgery "

September 25, 2006

Sue, I was reading the same thing in the AARP magazine I got last week.

I thought it was the rottenist thing anyone could do. The US pharmaceutical

companies want to take everything they can from you. No matter what we

think, say, or do, we are living in a police state now and it's going to get

worse.

Joyce from Texas

Re: [ ] Re: NEWS - Wal-Mart to offer $4 prescriptions in

Florida

I just read in my AARP bulletin that Homeland Security people have been

intercepting some of the meds that people have ordered from Canada. The

people lose their meds, plus the money they had paid for them. I think

that this is ridiculous.

Sue

On Monday, September 25, 2006, at 12:00 PM, Ebony wrote:

> I would like to see the cost of meds drop drastically here in america

> like they are in canada, why not? there is no need other than greed

> to charge so drastically different from what canada charges for

> prescription medications.

>

September 25, 2006

Joyce, I don't know who you signed with, but my Humana will send me a report

of drugs purchased, suggestions on saving on prices, and how much longer to

that dreaded hole. They've extrapolated mine to happen in November at my

present rate. I haven't had anything to do with other plans, but I'm really

satisfied with Humana.

Dennis in Eastexas

" It's not Rocket Surgery "

Re: [ ] NEWS - Wal-Mart to offer $4 prescriptions in

> Florida

>

> I have a hard time imagining the pharmacists are happy with this news. It

> certainly sounds like a boon to those without insurance and those of us

> that

> are approaching the Part D 'Donut hole'.WalMart will be the running the

> country before too long. Would that be good or bad?

>

> Dennis in Eastexas

> " It's not Rocket Surgery "

>

September 25, 2006

Thank you Dennis. I'll look at the records I have and see if I can figure

it out. I use United American.

Joyce from Texas

Re: [ ] NEWS - Wal-Mart to offer $4 prescriptions in

Florida

>I don't know how close to the Part D 'Donut hole' I am. How can you tell?

>

> Joyce from Texas

September 26, 2006

Your pharmacy should help you with that. The pharmacy I use gives me a

receipt when I buy drugs that tells how much it retails for and then the

amount I saved or paid. I'll just bet the pharmacy can print out your

activity since the start of your program.

Dennis in Eastexas

" It's not Rocket Surgery "

Re: [ ] NEWS - Wal-Mart to offer $4 prescriptions in

> Florida

>

>>I don't know how close to the Part D 'Donut hole' I am. How can you tell?

>>

>> Joyce from Texas

September 26, 2006

Boy, these folks, WalMart and the drug companies, are trying to kill us! I

just found out that I can no longer get my Fosamax through the manufacturers

programs because I have Medicare Part D! The nurse said all the free/reduced

programs are drying up. I can't get any help because I 'make too much

money', and my wife can't qualify because she has no insurance. 2 of our

friends have been successful in getting SSD in a short while, so we're

praying we will be as lucky with Betty's attempt. How in the world do they

expect us to survive?

Dennis in Eastexas

" It's not Rocket Surgery "

Re: [ ] NEWS - Wal-Mart to offer $4 prescriptions in

Florida

>

> Dennis.

>

> As one who has been in the Donut Hole since early August I am incredulous

> that Walmart has become a benevolent organization. I will never ever set

> foot in a Walmart again. I made this vow about a year ago and have

> doggedly

> held true to it in spite of increasing ridicule from my family members.

> When

> confronted with this latest subterfuge I can only respond that they are

> the

> evil empire and we will all come to regret there existance someday. The

> family says I am just an old curmudgeon. Humphhh!

>

> in Central Arizona

> " il faut d'abord durer " Hemingway

September 26, 2006

I saw on the news recently about meds ordered from an internet

listing themselves as residents in Canada but turned out to be in

mexico making the medications in labs there were not safe. Not sure

if this is what you read about.

However, the solution would be to make sure there are reputable

pharmacies in canada we can do business with or else bring down the

cost here. Instead we are made to feel afraid of all medications not

sold here, yet few can afford the medications here. many are without

disability insurance even, especially sick young people and many are

without healthcare.

peace,

Ebony

>

> > I would like to see the cost of meds drop drastically here in

america

> > like they are in canada, why not? there is no need other than

greed

> > to charge so drastically different from what canada charges for

> > prescription medications.

> >

>

September 26, 2006

For the past few years, we've been buying Betty's meds from CanadaDrugs.com.

As far as I know, the meds are first rate and much cheaper than those here

in the states. It shows that the pharmaceuticals are running the country's

meds, just like the oil companies are doing. And whie I'm at it, I don't do

anythingwith AARP. They sell themselves as protecting our interests and

recommend only the best, most reasonable car insurance, etc.. but I always

find a supplier for my needs elsewhere. They don't do anything for me.

Dennis in Eastexas

" It's not Rocket Surgery "

[ ] Re: NEWS - Wal-Mart to offer $4 prescriptions in

Florida

>I saw on the news recently about meds ordered from an internet

> listing themselves as residents in Canada but turned out to be in

> mexico making the medications in labs there were not safe. Not sure

> if this is what you read about.

>

> However, the solution would be to make sure there are reputable

> pharmacies in canada we can do business with or else bring down the

> cost here. Instead we are made to feel afraid of all medications not

> sold here, yet few can afford the medications here. many are without

> disability insurance even, especially sick young people and many are

> without healthcare.

>

> peace,

> Ebony

September 26, 2006

Fosamax is one of the expensive meds. It's generic is alendronate. It

doesn't seem to be on the wal-mart list which is in florida only for

now but on the wal-mart's fact site it should be in other states in

January. It won't help you with fosamax however. canadadrugs.com has

it but it starts out at such a rate even the discounted rate seems a

bit much for me. Hopefully, Betty has good luck with her attempt at

getting the SSD.

best wishes,

Ebony

September 26, 2006

what happens if you can't afford to buy the meds you

need when you are in the doughnout hole? DO you never

hen get out of the hole? As a sigle person on ssdi I

barely have enough money to live and eat...I have no

idea where i am going to find extra money for

meds...even without the $2000./month for Humira my

meds are more than what I make from SSDI ! DO I just

not eat, pay rent, go to dr, etc because I am in the

" hole " and am tying to pay for as many of my meds as I

can to get out of the hole? and has anyone asked how

often this " hole " thing happens?? is it once a year

that everyone has to go thru this?? OR is it just a

one time thing as you come on board? I am trying to

get to my local SS dept to see if anyone can answer

these Questions, I wouldn't even be able to buy my

pain meds which make it bearable to breathe every

day...let alone all the other meds that I am on. I

feel like the ameican public has been sold down the

river. Has the American dream changed to a roof over

your head, enough to eat and if you're lucky for some

parts of the year you get your meds??? Doesn't sound

like such a great deal to me. jenna

When you lose a loved one, you gain an angel whos' name you know !

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