Starting today, The Kroger Co. will begin offering pharmacy customers generic drugs for $4 per prescription at its stores in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee.
The $4 price will apply to more than 300 generic drugs prescribed for 30-day supplies and will be available at 113 pharmacies at Kroger stores in and around Roanoke.
The Kroger program includes generic alternatives for some of the most commonly prescribed drugs used to treat conditions such as diabetes, asthma, depression, heart disease, thyroid and other health problems.
"We're pleased to offer our Kroger customers an affordable alternative to meet their health and medication needs," said Jay Cummins, president of Kroger's Mid-Atlantic division. "Our customers can take advantage of low prices on generic drugs while continuing to rely on the expert, professional counsel of our pharmacists."
Customers interested in these low-price generic drugs should consult their doctor or Kroger pharmacist to determine if a generic drug is available for their prescription and is right for them. These $4 prescriptions are available in Kroger pharmacies and for on-line and telephone orders for customers to pick up in a store.
"People wanting to take advantage of our generic drug program can easily make arrangements to transfer their prescriptions by calling participating Kroger pharmacies," Mr. Cummins said.
Separately, Kroger will offer generic versions of the family planning drugs Ortho Cyclen® and Ortho Tri Cyclen® (28-day supply) and a fertility drug for $9.
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About Generic Drugs
Generic drugs are as safe and effective as brand name drugs (according to federal law, they must be therapeutically equivalent to brand name drugs) yet cost significantly less. After a company's exclusive right to market a medication expires, other companies are allowed to develop generic equivalents--usually at a much lower cost.
