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How are large discount stores able to offer generic prescription drugs for $4.00?

Nationwide discount stores often offer “in the door” pricing which allows them to offer lower costs on certain drugs to promote shopping at their location. You have the option of considering purchasing your prescriptions at different locations. Finding out what the price is at multiple locations is a great way to check that you are getting the best price, but don’t forget to factor in the cost of driving to multiple locations versus getting your prescriptions all one place or through mail order.

(This FAQ answer provided by Express Scripts.)

Reviewed 2015-07-07