Beginning today, grocery giant Kroger will sell generic prescription drugs for a number of ailments --- including asthma, depression, diabetes, heart disease and thyroid --- for $4.
The program will cover more than 300 drugs prescribed for 30-day supplies, the Cincinnati-based company said. It addition, it will sell generic versions of family-planning drugs Ortho Cyclen and Ortho Tri Cyclen for $9 and a fertility drug for $9.
The chain advises people interested in the deal to consult a doctor or Kroger pharmacist to determine whether a $4 generic version of their medication is available and if it is right for them.
"People who want to take advantage of Kroger's $4 generic drug program can easily make arrangements to transfer their prescriptions by calling participating Kroger pharmacies," said Glynn Jenkins, director of communications and public relations of Kroger's Atlanta division.
A total of 212 pharmacies across Georgia, East Tennessee, South Carolina and northeast Alabama are participating, the company said. Online and telephone orders are available for customers to pick up in a store.
A list of the participating pharmacies and eligible generic drugs is available at www.kroger.com/generic or by calling 1-877-4RX-LIST (1-877-479-5478).
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