Canadian pharmacies - Page 2

elSicomoro · 12-28-2008, 01:24 PM

Amen, Brother Griff!

Our biggest supermarket chain (Schnucks) has been trying to keep up with Wal Mart over the past couple years, including Rx's. I'll probably check with them before Wal Mart, since they're closer.

Beestie · 12-28-2008, 01:26 PM

Canadian pharmacies are no different than American pharmacies.

Neither of which are related, even distantly, to internet meds.

wolf · 12-28-2008, 02:00 PM

I was just at the Target ... they also are doing the $4 generic thing.

And, incidentally, they have a whole bunch of leftover Hello Kitty Christmas swag in the "See, Spot, Save" bins near the front of the store. Got some reusable shopping bags, a backpack charm (to keep my cow orkers from searching my bags when I forget to tag them "NOT PATIENT PROPERTY"), a dress-up Hello Kitty Christmas Magnet set, some flicker-cover notebooks, and a couple of pens that I realize won't last long. $0.50 each.

elSicomoro · 01-01-2009, 09:24 PM

Schnucks did indeed have generic Coreg...$4 for a month's supply. Now I only have one brand-name Rx...fortunately, that last one is cheap.

DanaC · 01-02-2009, 04:30 AM

Wow. $4 for a month's supply of a drug? That's amazingly cheap. What kind of price is charged on the brand-name stuff?

TheMercenary · 01-02-2009, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanaC

Wow. $4 for a month's supply of a drug? That's amazingly cheap. What kind of price is charged on the brand-name stuff?

Lot of $$$$$$.

Many of the big box stores like Target, Walmart, and many of the big chain grocery stores have begun to offer big discounts on a laundry list of medications.

http://i.walmart.com/i/if/hmp/fusion...icdruglist.pdf

Pie · 01-02-2009, 07:56 AM

One of the best things (the only good thing?) that Walmart has done is create that price war. Now, if only we had a functioning FDA that could insure the potency and purity of these drugs, we'd be all set.

wolf · 01-02-2009, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanaC

Wow. $4 for a month's supply of a drug? That's amazingly cheap. What kind of price is charged on the brand-name stuff?

Depends on the medication.

Some will run $50 for a month's worth, others can top $1000.

momWolf takes some medications that are not on her insurance plan's formulary. I think we pay $40 or so out of pocket for that one. And there is at least one medication where her doctor has told her on no uncertain terms ... no generic, brand only. Because that one IS on formulary, we pay half of what it costs rather than the full cost, so it runs about $20.

DanaC · 01-02-2009, 05:07 PM

Ah, ok. That's more in line with what I'd expected.

monster · 01-03-2009, 02:23 PM

My Singulair costs $50 for 3 months -but that's just my co-pay. my eczema cream is a generic and costs peanuts comparatively

capnhowdy · 01-03-2009, 04:31 PM

Kroger also has the 4 buck generics. Now that my heart attack is behind me, I take seven meds daily. It saves me a bundle. Especially on beta blockers.

Radar · 01-03-2009, 07:21 PM

My dad lost his job recently and has no medical coverage. He has diabetes and high blood pressure. I have been helping him get his prescriptions from Canadian pharmacies. For some things, they are more expensive, but for others they are much cheaper.

We've had to pay cash for him to visit a doctor to get a prescription. His insulin costs $75 per bottle in Canada, and $100 per bottle here. But in Canada this one is over the counter. His lisinopril costs more up there than it does down here and you need a prescription either way for that. He's taking 10mg of that and I'm on 20mg of it daily.

capnhowdy · 01-03-2009, 08:41 PM

I take 20 mg lisinopril daily. Kroger price for 30 is 4 bucks. Glad to see a little competition among "drug dealers".

Sundae · 01-04-2009, 06:38 AM

Argh. I am currently on Omeprazole and would be incapable of anything if I was not.
I got 3 months supply for about £7 (it's the prescription fee, I can't remember it exactly)
Same with 3 months of Paroxetine (Seroxat) my anti-depressant.

Oh and my contraceptive implant was free and lasts for three years.

I won't have to pay to have any of those renewed while I am out of work.
It's one less thing to worry about.

I know healthcare is a huge and complicated issue, and I'm not using the above as an argument for it. It's just useful for me sometimes to be reminded not to take it for granted.

DanaC · 01-04-2009, 06:56 AM

Sundae, sign up for jobseekers allowance. Even if you're not entitled to full benefits, they'll pay your stamp for you ( I think) and I think if you're on the system for Jobseekers, even if you're temporarily blocked from claiming the cash, you may still get your prescriptions free. Also, if they tell you you arenb't entitled to benefits because of voluntary unemployment, then ask about hardship payments (I think that's what they're called). It's basically a small allowance that bridges you to full benefits when you're fully entitled again. I don't think (though I may be wrong) that they're supposed to leave someone with zero income.

12-28-2008, 01:26 PM	#17
Beestie -◊\|≡·∙■·∙≡\|◊- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 4,081	Canadian pharmacies are no different than American pharmacies. Neither of which are related, even distantly, to internet meds. __________________ ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

12-28-2008, 02:00 PM	#18
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I was just at the Target ... they also are doing the $4 generic thing. And, incidentally, they have a whole bunch of leftover Hello Kitty Christmas swag in the "See, Spot, Save" bins near the front of the store. Got some reusable shopping bags, a backpack charm (to keep my cow orkers from searching my bags when I forget to tag them "NOT PATIENT PROPERTY"), a dress-up Hello Kitty Christmas Magnet set, some flicker-cover notebooks, and a couple of pens that I realize won't last long. $0.50 each. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

01-02-2009, 07:56 AM	#22
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	One of the best things (the only good thing?) that Walmart has done is create that price war. Now, if only we had a functioning FDA that could insure the potency and purity of these drugs, we'd be all set. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

01-03-2009, 02:23 PM	#25
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	My Singulair costs $50 for 3 months -but that's just my co-pay. my eczema cream is a generic and costs peanuts comparatively __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

01-03-2009, 04:31 PM	#26
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	Kroger also has the 4 buck generics. Now that my heart attack is behind me, I take seven meds daily. It saves me a bundle. Especially on beta blockers. __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

12-28-2008, 01:24 PM	#16
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Amen, Brother Griff! Our biggest supermarket chain (Schnucks) has been trying to keep up with Wal Mart over the past couple years, including Rx's. I'll probably check with them before Wal Mart, since they're closer.

01-01-2009, 09:24 PM	#19
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Schnucks did indeed have generic Coreg...$4 for a month's supply. Now I only have one brand-name Rx...fortunately, that last one is cheap.

01-02-2009, 04:30 AM	#20
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Wow. $4 for a month's supply of a drug? That's amazingly cheap. What kind of price is charged on the brand-name stuff?

01-02-2009, 05:07 PM	#24
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Ah, ok. That's more in line with what I'd expected.

01-03-2009, 07:21 PM	#27
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	My dad lost his job recently and has no medical coverage. He has diabetes and high blood pressure. I have been helping him get his prescriptions from Canadian pharmacies. For some things, they are more expensive, but for others they are much cheaper. We've had to pay cash for him to visit a doctor to get a prescription. His insulin costs $75 per bottle in Canada, and $100 per bottle here. But in Canada this one is over the counter. His lisinopril costs more up there than it does down here and you need a prescription either way for that. He's taking 10mg of that and I'm on 20mg of it daily. __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

01-03-2009, 08:41 PM	#28
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	I take 20 mg lisinopril daily. Kroger price for 30 is 4 bucks. Glad to see a little competition among "drug dealers". __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

01-04-2009, 06:38 AM	#29
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Argh. I am currently on Omeprazole and would be incapable of anything if I was not. I got 3 months supply for about £7 (it's the prescription fee, I can't remember it exactly) Same with 3 months of Paroxetine (Seroxat) my anti-depressant. Oh and my contraceptive implant was free and lasts for three years. I won't have to pay to have any of those renewed while I am out of work. It's one less thing to worry about. I know healthcare is a huge and complicated issue, and I'm not using the above as an argument for it. It's just useful for me sometimes to be reminded not to take it for granted.

01-04-2009, 06:56 AM	#30
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Sundae, sign up for jobseekers allowance. Even if you're not entitled to full benefits, they'll pay your stamp for you ( I think) and I think if you're on the system for Jobseekers, even if you're temporarily blocked from claiming the cash, you may still get your prescriptions free. Also, if they tell you you arenb't entitled to benefits because of voluntary unemployment, then ask about hardship payments (I think that's what they're called). It's basically a small allowance that bridges you to full benefits when you're fully entitled again. I don't think (though I may be wrong) that they're supposed to leave someone with zero income.

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