Posted by: Publix Super Markets once offered a variety of medications free of charge.
Unfortunately, this popular prescriptions program is coming to an end.
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The Lakeland-based chain recently announced the program is scheduled to end on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
The Lakeland Ledger has reported:
According to some Publix employees, “citing internal company emails, medications that were free through Publix Pharmacy – such as amoxicillin, lisinopril, metformin, amlodipine and others – could now possibly cost $7.50 for a 90-day or 14-day supply where appropriate,” the news report said.
Since starting the program in 2007, Publix has offered free Amlodipine, Amoxicillin, Lisinopril and Metformin, among other medications. Available medications treated conditions such as:
- Heart Health/Cardiovascular
- Diabetes
- Cholesterol
- Mental Health
- Seizure Disorders
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Osteoporosis
- Gout
- Arthritis/Pain
- Gastrointestinal
- Asthma & Allergies
- Men’s Health
- Women’s Health
More recently, Publix Pharmacy has also been offering free COVID-19 vaccine and boosters. For more on the vaccines, click here.
For more information on other pharmacy offerings, click here. To find a Publix store with a pharmacy, click here.
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Comments
Vic Ros
May 3, 2021 at 5:01 pm
I went to Publix today to get a 14 day treatment of Ciprofloxacin and they charged me $20.68. It's definitely not free.
Melina
May 3, 2021 at 5:01 pm
Thank you for alerting us. We contacted a Publix spokeswoman who said the pharmacy recently changed its list of free medications - and we have updated the post accordingly! The new list includes: Amlodipine – all strengths Amoxicillin – all capsules, tablets, and liquids Lisinopril – all strengths Metformin immediate release tables – 500 mg, 850 mg, and 1,000 mg