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May 15, 2008
Saving on meds

It's no surprise that different pharmacies charge different prices for the same drugs. But who has the time to shop around?

A Consumer Reports survey of drug prices at 163 pharmacies nationwide may be helpful. Researchers found that certain stores are consistently cheaper.
Cheapest: Costco, followed by AARP.com and Wal-Mart.
Priciest: Walgreens and Rite-Aid

Sometimes, people place more of a premium on service than prices. If that's the case with you, check out independent pharmacies which are known for their service and offer competitive, if not the lowest, prices.

Also, ask your pharmacy if there is a cost-saving program. People who are 50 and older, or uninsured typically qualify for discounts.

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Josie Huang joined the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram as a general-assignment reporter in June 2001. A graduate of Dartmouth College, Huang has worked at the Springfield (Mass.) Union News/Sunday Republican and freelanced at the Taiwan News.



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