Generic Rx drugs cheapest at Costco, Consumer Reports finds

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Some of the most popular prescription drugs that recently became available in generic form are sold at the lowest prices at Costco and at the highest prices at CVS Caremark, according to an analysis by Consumer Reports.

Failing to comparison shop for drugs - such as generic Lipitor to lower cholesterol or generic Plavix to thin the blood - could result in overpaying by $100 a month or even more, depending on the drug, the report said.

The article will be available in the May issue of Consumer Reports.

Consumers may find good deals at local independent pharmacies, Consumer Reports said.

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[Bluenorthwest]

1. Costco pharmacies are open to non members as well.

I recently saved about 30 bucks by going there. Plus the service is good.

[hollysmom]

2. to add, you don't have to be a member of Costco to use their pharmacy.

But shop around to get the best price, it does vary hundreds.

[Dawson Leery]

3. Membership is not required to use Costco pharmacies.

[House of Roberts]

4. Thanks to all y'all for the heads up.

I may have Costco price my scrips. I need two of them in a couple of days. I use a non-chain pharmacy five blocks away, but Costco isn't much farther, and I need to get in there and check the place out.