Prescriptions and Your Pocketbook An AARP Pennsylvania Study

Prescriptions and Your Pocketbook An AARP Pennsylvania Study

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Report Home To see what a consumer in Pennsylvania might encounter when trying to buy very common prescription medications, AARP had professional market researchers call 587 pharmacies in five of the state's counties (Allegheny, Blair, Lebanon, Lehigh, and Philadelphia). They asked for prices for a 30-day supply of Celebrex, Lipitor, Plavix, and Prilosec, and found that: Prescription drug prices vary widely across Pennsylvania. The variation is most dramatic for Prilosec, where the 90th and 10th percentile prices vary by $26. The ranges of the three other drugs are more muted.
Pharmacies in urban areas have lower Plavix prices than those in non-urban areas; the prices of other drugs did not differ in this way.
Mega-discount and club stores frequently have lower prescription drug prices, and independent drugstores are competitive with chain outlets.
The survey was conducted in June and July 2002. FGI, Inc. collected the data and the report was prepared by Susan L. Silberman, Ph.D., of AARP Knowledge Management who may be contacted for further information at 202/434-6339. (77 pages) Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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