Publix to offer 7 popular prescription antibiotics for free


	Publix to offer 7 popular prescription antibiotics for free

jasontromm

8-7-2007 7:10 AM

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jasontromm says:

Other chains have offered drugs at a low cost. Wonder if offering these drugs for free violates any anti-competitive practice laws?

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9-2-2007 7:20 PM

Jorjor

Not true. My doctor sent me to a Wal-Mart 'cause they advertised seven dollar prescriptions. They claimed they were out of the generic and offered to fill using the $45 name brand.

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