Generic Drug Program at Kmart Gets a Boost

by: Chloe Harmon on: July 2, 2008 in: Health tagged:

drug-bottles-small.jpgKmart announced Monday that 500 additional generic drugs would be added to the 300 generic drugs already on store shelves. Costs for these drugs will be as low as $5. Some will be $10 and $15 for a ninety-day supply.

The 1,100 Kmart pharmacies nationwide also have 50 generic drugs for women including oral contraceptives, prenatal and osteoporosis medications at prices up to $25 for a ninety-day supply.

The retailer is hoping to boost sales as its parent company, Sears Holding Corp., restructures operations and to compete with the low cost generic programs at Wal-Mart and other grocery store pharmacies.