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For the past year, Walgreens has negotiated with Express Scripts for a new contract to continue as part of its pharmacy provider network. Those negotiations were unsuccessful, and the contract expired on Dec. 31. As a result, Walgreens is no longer part of Express Scripts’ pharmacy provider network as of Jan. 1, 2012. This includes all Walgreens pharmacies nationwide and Duane Reade pharmacies in the New York City area.

This situation of forcing pharmacy patients to go elsewhere to use their in-network pharmacy benefits was unnecessary. Express Scripts’ actions are causing disruption with no significant benefit to patients or their health plan. Patients covered by an Express Scripts plan now find themselves not only having to change their pharmacists, but many are having to drive farther to get prescriptions filled at pharmacies with less convenient hours for their hectic schedules.  I don't know about you, but going to my pharmacy is like going to my doctor.   I picked them because of the people who work there and if I am forced to go elsewhere, it is awful! Walgreens offers more 24-hour and drive-thru pharmacies than any other pharmacy in the country.  Walgreens is convenient for those of use who have to work weird hours, have a sick child late at night, etc.

And patients are not seeing their costs go down in exchange for the increased hassle they’re being subject to. It’s all pain with no gain.  You are now having to try farther, which means you are spending more money on gas too!  Well Walgreens is doing to help ease the burden of patients. They are offering a special discount on annual membership with the Prescription Savings Club at Walgreens!

• Right now as part of a January promotion, for $10 a year, a family membership covers everyone in your immediate family, including a spouse, dependents 22 and younger and pets. Individuals may join for $5. Join and receive discount prices on your prescriptions. Regular annual membership is $20 for an individual and $35 for a family.
• Savings on more than 8,000 brand-name and all generic medications. Currently you can get more than 400 generics prescriptions for less than a $1 week when you purchase a three-month supply.
• Discounts on flu shots, pet prescriptions, nebulizers and diabetic supplies
• Bonuses when you purchase Walgreens brand products and photofinishing services

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