walmart generic birth control

I don’t see why the state has to mess with what price stores are selling drugs for. As long as the drugs are safe it should not matter to the state if the drugs were given away for free. I mean what business is of theirs what people charge for their products be it drugs or any other product. Wal-Mart/Target sell many things below their actual cost and no one cries over that. Minnesota, Wisconsin and seven other states need to get a life!!!

It IS surprising that people tolerate their state government forcing stores to sell things for higher prices.

Not too surprising that competitors are forcing each other’s prices down.

Latex is still cheaper, though, the only drawback is that it breaks and can reduce sensation

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“We cannot provide the $9 for the three women’s health drugs in those states,” said Wal-Mart spokeswoman Deisha Galberth, referring to Tri-Sprintec as well as a second birth control drug and a fertility treatment.

In the case of a generic birth control pill called Tri-Sprintec, two Wal-Mart pharmacies in the Twin Cities on Friday were selling a one-month supply for $26.88.

Laws in Minnesota, Wisconsin and seven other states prevent pharmacies from selling drugs below their true cost. As a result, Wal-Mart will charge more to consumers here for nine of the 24 drugs being added to its generic discount program.

Here’s the bad news, those of you who reside in states that prohibit stores from selling prescription drugs as loss leaders are not getting the $9 birth control:

Attention women who like the idea of $9 birth control: Target has announced that they will be matching Target will also be matching the additions to the $4 generic program.

Target Matches Walmart's $9 Birth Control Pill Program

Target Matches Walmart's $9 Birth Control Pill Program – The Consumerist