Publix Pharmacies
Launch Free Prescription Drug Program in All Operating Areas
LAKELAND, Fla., Aug. 6, 2007 — Beginning today, Publix Super Markets chainwide
is offering a free prescription drug program at its 684 Publix Pharmacies for
the following oral antibiotics:
- Amoxicillin
- Cephalexin
- Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)
- Ciprofloxacin (excluding ciprofloxacin XR)
- Penicillin VK
- Ampicillin and
- Erythromycin (excluding Ery-Tab).
These antibiotics account for almost 50 percent
of the generic, pediatric prescriptions filled at Publix. New or current
customers simply need to provide their Publix pharmacist with their
prescription, up to a 14-day supply, and it will be filled at no charge. Publix
is not limiting the number of prescriptions customers may fill for free.
"Health and wellness is crucial to every Floridian's quality of life and
paramount to the vitality of our state," said Florida Governor Charlie Crist.
"We appreciate great partners like Publix Super Markets working to further
provide affordability and accessibility to quality prescription drugs for
working families and seniors."
"We are always striving to provide our customers with service and value," said
Dwaine Stevens, Publix media and community relations manager. "With health care
and prescription costs on the rise, our free prescription drug program will
reinforce our commitment to the total health and wellness of our customers and
their families."
The free antibiotics are offered to customers regardless of their prescription
insurance provider. |
