Walgreens and Express Scripts Part Ways
This post brought to you by Walgreens. All opinions are 100% mine.
Walgreens and Express Script have been unsuccessful in their year long negotiations. Walgreens seems to have made every attempt to keep costs flat and Express Scripts members happy, but to no avail. The two companies have parted ways.
What does this mean? Well, anyone who is a member of Express Scrips, as of Jan. 1 must go out and find a new pharmacy to handle their prescriptions, probably at a higher cost and at possibly less convenient locations. Walgreens are located on almost every corner in America and no matter where you are, you can walk into any Walgreens and get either a new prescription or even get an existing prescription refilled. Out of town on business? No problem, Walgreens will take care of you.
Because Walgreens is concerned about people who have their pharmacy coverage through Express Scripts, they are offering a very special discount on the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club. $10 a year will get a family membership which covers spouses, children 22 and younger and even pets. Individual memberships are being offered at only $5/year.
Benefits include savings on prescription drugs, both brand-name and generic, discounts on flu shots, diabetic supplies, nebulizers and yes, even pet prescriptions. Plus, receive bonuses whenever you purchase Walgreens brand products and photofinishing services.
I think it’s a real shame that Express Scripts couldn’t come to some sort of agreement and it’s at the expense of its members. Show your support by “Liking” Walgreens on Facebook and follow Walgreens on Twitter.
