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DLCA Releases Prescription Medication Price Survey

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) notifies the public of its latest territory-wide prescription medication survey findings. The findings are for the month of July and compare prices on ten of the most commonly used prescription medications for seniors (as indicated by AARP). The ten medications include: Alphagan P, Cosopt, Cozaar, Flomax, Humulin, Hyzaar, Lipitor, Plavix, Vytorin and Xalatan.

The prescription survey is aimed at informing consumers which pharmacies have the best prices on the ten prescription medications, allowing them to make wise purchase choices. The survey has an additional goal of protecting consumers against fraudulent and deceptive advertising practices associated with the advertising of prescription drug prices by making it mandatory for vendors to post and advertise the prescription drug prices. These rules and regulations are pursuant to Title 12A, Section 123, of the Virgin Islands Code. DLCA inspectors have been visiting pharmacies throughout the territory to ensure compliance.
St. Croix
On St. Croix, Golden Rock Pharmacy had the lowest prices on nine of the ten prescription medications – Alphagan P, Cosopt, Cozaar, Flomax, Hyzaar, Lipitor, Plavix, Vytorin, and Xalatan. Doctor’s Choice’s Sion Farm and Oceanside locations had the lowest prices on Humulin.
St. Thomas and St. John
On St. Thomas, Drug Farm Pharmacy Lockhart Gardens and Medical Arts locations had the lowest prices on three medications – Hyzaar, Lipitor, and Plavix.Healthy Living Pharmacy had the lowest prices on three of the ten prescription medications-Alphagan P, Humulin, and Vytorin. Chelsea Drug Store on St. Thomas and St. John offered the lowest prices on Cozaar and Flomax. K-Mart Pharmacy offered the lowest prices on Cosopt. Medicine Shop Pharmacy offered the lowest price on Xalatan.
Prices compared are based on cash purchases and does not reflect insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or other discounts, if any. Consumers should also note that generics, which are usually cheaper, may be available for the medications compared in the survey.
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