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WAL-MART BRINGS $4 GENERICS PROGRAM TO IDAHO
Customer demand leads to $4 prescription program launching in 11 more states today; 17 new prescriptions added to the program BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Nov. 16, 2006 – Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., (NYSE: WMT)
announced that its 20 pharmacies in Idaho will begin participating in Wal-Mart’s $4
generic prescription program starting today. In addition, the company announced that it
is adding 17 more prescriptions to the program.
“We’ve received an amazing amount of positive feedback from the millions of seniors,working families and uninsured who are already taking advantage of this program,” saidWal-Mart President and CEO Lee Scott. “We’ve added more medicines to our program sowe can extend these significant savings to even more Americans. No one should be deniedaccess to the medications they need, and this program is a big step in moving our customersand communities toward access to affordable medicines in Idaho.” Today’s announcement brought 11 new states with a total of 502 pharmacies into the $4generics program. Along with Idaho, the new states are: Kentucky, Maine,Massachusetts, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, Washingtonand West Virginia. The program kicked off in Florida in September, with plans to spreadoutside the state in January 2007. However, customer demand led Wal-Mart toaccelerate the rollout of the program, which is now available in 3,009 pharmacies in 38states.
In making the announcement, Bill Simon, executive vice president of Wal-Mart'sProfessional Services Division, said that the $4 generics program now includes 331generic prescriptions available for up to a 30-day supply at commonly prescribeddosages. According to www.rxlist.com, the list also includes 14 of the top 20 prescribedmedications in the United States. The list is made up of as many as 143 compounds in 26therapeutic categories.
Generic medicines generally cost between 30 percent and 60 percent less than equivalentbrand-name products, and Wal-Mart estimates that its list of $4 generic prescriptionsrepresents more than one in four of the prescriptions currently dispensed in itspharmacies nationwide. To date, as new states have been added to the program, 2.1million more new prescriptions have been filled in those states as compared to the sametime periods last year.
Simon said the customer response has been significant. He said that he has heardhundreds of stories from customers and pharmacists about the program’s value. He alsonoted that many customers have greatly benefited from the savings.
“One of our Dallas-area pharmacists told me about a Hurricane Katrina evacuee whoneeded two medications costing $155 a month,” Simon said. “But with his benefitsexhausted, no insurance, and no steady work, all he could get was $25 from a charity tohelp defray the costs. When our pharmacist discovered that one of his two medicationswas covered by the $4 program, he worked with the doctor to switch his other cholesterolmedication to a $4 alternative. This man went from not being able to afford hismedications to having $17 left over, which he used to buy diapers and some staplegroceries. Our pharmacist wrote, ‘That doesn’t sound like a great deal of money, but letme tell you, to someone that has mouths to feed and is worried about not getting theirmedication, it’s huge!’ This is just one of many instances that show me how we arechanging peoples’ lives for the better.” Savings on top-selling prescription medications in the program are projected to besignificant. For specific medications, the company estimates the following approximatesavings to Wal-Mart, Neighborhood Market and Sam’s Club customers and members inthe 38 states in the program, based on September average retail prices fromwww.myfloridarx.com: • Metformin (500 mg), a diabetes medication: about $1.3 million monthly and $16 million annually on this medication.
• Warfarin (5 mg), a medication to prevent blood clots: about $750,000 monthly and $9 million annually on this medication.
Simon said that Wal-Mart will continue to push for expansion to other states as quicklyas possible. “We’re moving this forward as quickly as possible, but we need to do it in away that doesn’t hamper our ability to serve our customers,” he said.
Generics contain the same high quality active ingredients as their brand-namecounterparts and are equally effective but cost significantly less. Consumers interested insaving money on prescriptions through the program should ask their doctor if a generic isavailable for their prescription and is right for them.
At this time, the $4 prescriptions are not available by mail order, but are available onlineor by telephone for refills only for in-person pickup in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona,Arkansas,Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine,Maryland,Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire,New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, RhodeIsland, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington andWest Virginia. For further information on the program, including store locations,customers can call 1-800-WAL-MART, go to www.walmart.com, or visit their Wal-Mart, Neighborhood Market or Sam’s Club in the 38 participating states to discuss theprogram with their pharmacist or pick up a brochure explaining program details.
In addition to offering the $4 generics program in 38 states, Wal-Mart and Sam’s Clubpharmacies offer multiple benefits to consumers. With its proprietary interactivecomputersystem, Wal-Mart speeds up workflow and accuracy in product distribution, allowingpharmacists to spend more time with customers.
The company also designates one pharmacy associate per store to be a “Medicare Part Dexpert,” who, in conjunction with its in-store informational kiosks, helps customersunderstand both the enrollment process and the benefits to which they are entitled. Thesesystems have enabled the retailer to help enroll 1,080,000 people for the Medicare Part Dprescription drug benefit, as of October 26, 2006. Wal-Mart pharmacies’ sophisticatedcoordination of benefits services enables it to process up to four payors for Medicarebeneficiaries, and up to three payors for non-Medicare beneficiaries, leading to lessreimbursement hassle and paperwork for customers.
Wal-Mart has revolutionized the packaging of pharmaceuticals by offering safer, user-friendly blister packs that contain individual periodic doses of medications, along withdetails and easy-to-understand instructions for consumers. In addition, Wal-Mart offerslow pricing on over-the-counter cough, cold and fever medications. The companyestimates its customers will save approximately $20 million on cough, cold and fevermedications this cold and flu season.
About Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) operates Wal-Mart Stores, Supercenters,
Neighborhood Markets and SAM'S CLUB locations in the United States. The company
also operates in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala,
Honduras, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. The
company's securities are listed on the New York and NYSE Area stock exchanges under
the symbol WMT. More information about Wal-Mart can be found by visiting
www.walmartfacts.com.
Wal-Mart/SAM’S CLUB $4 Generic Prescription Program
The following generic prescriptions are available under the Wal-Mart $4 genericprescription drug program, as of November 14, 2006. The price is available in selectstores only, and at up to a 30 day supply at commonly prescribed dosages. Theprescriptions on this list are subject to change at any time.
Allergy
Loratadine 10MG TAB
Loratadine 5MG/5ML SYP
Analgesics
Antipy/Benzo Otic SOL
Baclofen 10MG TAB
Cyclobenzaprine 10MG TAB
Cyclobenzaprine 5MG TAB
Lidocaine 2% VISC SOL
Tramadol HCL 50MG TAB
Anti-anxiety
Busiprone 5MG
Busiprone 10 MG
Anti-inflammatory
Betameth DIP 0.05% CRE 15
Betameth DIP 0.05% CRE 45
Betameth VAL 0.1% CRE 15
Betameth VAL 0.1% CRE 45
Betameth VAL 0.1% OIN 15
Betameth VAL 0.1% OIN 45
Dexamethason 0.5MG TAB
Dexamethason 0.75MG TAB
Dexamethason 4MG TAB
Diclotenac 75MG DR TAB
Fluocinide ACET 0.01% SOL
Fluocinonide 0.05% CRE 15
Fluocinonide 0.05% CRE 30
Hydrocortisone 1% CRE 30
Hydrocortisone 2.5% CRE 30
Hydrocortisone AC 25MG SUP Ibuprofen 100/5ML SUS
Ibuprofen 400MG TAB
Ibuprofen 600MG TAB
Iburpofen 800MG TAB
Indomethacin 25MG CAP
Meloxicam 15MG
Meloxicam 7.5 MG
Methylprednisolone 4MG PAK
Methylprednisolone 4MG TAB
Naproxen 375MG TAB
Naproxen 500MG TAB
Piroxicam 20MG CAPPrednisone 2.5MG TABPrednisone 5MG TABPrednisone 10MG TABPrednisone 20MG TABPrednisone 10MG PAK 48Prednisone 10MG PAK 21Prednisone 5MG PAK 28Prednisone 5MG 6DAYPAK Salsalate 500MG TABTriamcinolone 0.025% CRE 15Triamcinolone 0.025% CRE 80Triamcinolone 0.1% CRE 15Triamcinolone 0.1% CRE 80Triamcinolon 0.1% OIN 15Triamcinolone 0.1% OIN 80Triamcinolon 0.5% CRE Antibiotic
Amoxicillin 125/5ML SUS 100
Amoxicillin 125/5ML SUS 80
Amoxicillin 125/5ML SUS 150
Amoxicillin 200/5ML SUS 50
Amoxicillin 200/5ML SUS 75
Amoxicillin 200/5ML SUS 100
Amoxicillin 250/5ML SUS 100
Amoxicillin 250/5ML SUS 80
Amoxicillin 250/5ML SUS 150
Amoxicillin 250MG CAP
Amoxicillin 400/5ML SUS 50
Amoxicillin 400/5ML SUS 75
Amoxicillin 400/5ML SUS 100
Amoxicillin 500MG CAP
Amoxil 50MG/ML DRO
Bacitracin OP OIN
Cephalexin 250MG CAP
Cephalexin 500MG CAP
Ciprofloxacin 500MG TAB
Ciprofloxacin 250MG TAB
Doxycycline HYC 100MG CAP
Doxycycline HYC 100MG TAB
Doxycycline HYC 50MG CAP
Erythrocin 250MG TAB
Erothromycin 2% SOL
Erothromycin OP OIN
Erothromycin 250MG ECCAP
Gentamicin 0.1% CRE
Gentamicin 0.1% OIN
Gentamicin 0.3% OP SOL
Isoniazid 300MG TAB
Metronidazole 250MG TAB
Metronidazole 500MG TAB
Neo/Poly/Dex 0.1% OPOIN
Neo/Poly/Dex 0.1% OPSUS
Penicillin VK 125/5MLSOL
Penicillin VK 250/5MLSOL
Penicillin VK 250MG TAB
Selenium SUL 2.5% LOT
SMZTMP DS 800160 TAB
SMZTMP 20040/5 SUS
SMZTMP 40080MG TAB
Sulfacetamide SOD 10% OP SOL
Tetracycline 250MG CAPTetracycline 500MG CAPTobramycin 0.3% OP SOLPolymixin SULF/TMP SOL Antidepressant
Amitriptylin 100MG TAB
Amitriptylin 10MG TAB
Amitriptylin 25MG TAB
Amitriptylin 50MG TAB
Amitriptylin 75MG TAB
Citalopram 20MG TAB
Citalopram 40MG TAB
Doxepin HCL 100MG CAP
Doxepin HCL 10MG CAP
Doxepin HCL 25MG CAP
Doxepin HCL 50MG CAP
Doxepin HCL 75MG CAP
Fluoxetine 10 MG TAB
Fluoxetine 10MG CAP
Fluoxetine 20MG CAP
Fluoxetine 40MG CAP
Nortriptylin 10MG CAP
Nortriptylin 25MG CAP
Paroxetine 10MG TAB
Paroxetine 20MG TAB
Trazodone 100MG TAB
Trazodone 150MG TAB
Trazodone 50MG TAB
Antifungal
Fluconazole 150MG TAB
Nystat/Triam CRE 15
Nystat/Triam CRE 30
Nystat/Triam OIN 15
Nystatin 100000U CRE 15
Nystatin 100000U CRE 30
Nystatin100000U OIN 15
Nystatin 100000U OIN 30
Antipsychotic
Fluphenazine 1MG TAB
Haloperidol 0.5MG TAB
Haloperidol 1MG TAB
Haloperidol 2MG TAB
Haloperidol 5MG TAB
Lithium Carb 300MG CAP
Prochlorperazine 10MG TAB
Thioridazine 25MG TAB
Thioridazine 50MG TAB
Thiothixene 2MG CAP
Antiviral
Acyclyovir 200MG CAP
Anxiety
Hydroxyzine HCL10MG/5ML SYP
Arthritis
Allopurinol 100MG TAB
Allopurinol 300MG TAB
Colchicine 0.6MG TAB
Asthma
Albuterol 0.5% NEB
Albuterol 2MG TAB
Albuterol 2MG/5ML SYP
Albuterol 4MG TAB
Cardiac
Amiloride/HCTZ 550 TAB
Atenol/CHLOR 5025MGTAB
Atenol/CHLOR100-25MGTAB
Atenolol 100MG TAB
Atenolol 25MG TAB
Atenolol 50MG TAB
Benazepril 10MG TAB
Benazepril 20MG TAB
Benazepril 40MG TAB
Benazepril 5MG TAB
Bisoprolol/HCTZ 10/6.25 TAB
Bisoprolol/HCTZ 2.5/6.25TAB
Bisoprolol/HCTZ 56.25MGTAB
Bumetanide 0.5MG TAB
Bumetanide 1MG TAB
Captopril 100MG TAB
Captopril 12.5MG TAB
Captopril 25MG TAB
Captopril 50MG TAB
Chlorthalidone 25MG TAB
Chlorthalidone 50MG TAB
Clonidine 0.1MG TAB
Clonidine 0.1MG PACK
Clonidine 0.2MG TAB
Clonidine 0.2MG PACK
Digitek 0.125MG TAB
Digitek 0.25MG TAB
Diltiazem 120MG TAB
Diltiazem 30MG TAB
Diltiazem 60MG TAB
Diltiazem 90MG TAB
Doxazosin 1MG TAB
Doxasozin 2MG TAB
Doxasozin 4MG TAB
Doxasozin 8MG TAB
Enalapril/HCTZ 512.5MGTABEnalapril 10MG TABEnalapril 2.5MG TABEnalapril 20MG TABEnalapril 5MG TABFurosemide 20MG TABFurosemide 40MG TABFurosemide 80MG TABGuanfacine 1MG TABHydralazine 10MG TABHydralazine 25MG TABHydrochlorothiazide 12.5MG CAPHydrochlorothiazide 25MG TABHydrochlorothiazide 50MG TABIndapamide 1.25MG TABIndapamide 2.5MG TABIsosorbide mono 30MG ERTABIsosorbide mono 60MG ERTABLisinopril-HCTZ 10-12.5MTABLisinopril-HCTZ 20-25MG TABLisinopril-HCTZ 20-12.5TABLisinopril 10MG TABLisinopril 2.5MG TABLisinopril 20MG TABLisinopril 5MG TABMethyldopa 250MG TABMethyldopa 500MG TABMetoprolol 100MG TABMetoprolol 25MG TABMetoprolol 50MG TABNadolol 20MG TABNadolol 40MG TABPindolol 10MG TABPindolol 5MG TABPrazosin HCL 1MG CAPPrazosin HCL 2MG CAPPrazosin HCL 5MG CAPPropranolol 10MG TABPropranolol 20MG TABPropranolol 40MG TABPropranolol 80MG TABSotalol HCL 80MG TABSpironolactone 25MG TABTerazosin 10MG CAPTerazosin 1MG CAPTerazosin 2MG CAPTerazosin 5MG CAPTriamterine/HCTZ 37.525 CAPTriamterine/HCTZ 37.525 TABTriamterine/HCTZ 7550MG TABVerapamil 120MG TABVerapamil 80MG TABWarfarin 5MG TAB Cholesterol
Lovastatin 10MG TAB
Lovastatin 20MG TAB
Pravastatin 10MG TAB
Pravastatin 20MG TAB
Pravastatin 40MG TAB
Cough and Cold
Benzonatate 100MG CAP
Ceron DM SYP
Ceron Drops 10 OZ
Guaifenesin DM SYP
Guiafenex DM ER
Promethazine DM SYP
Trivent DPC 6215/5 SYP
Diabetes
Chlorpropamide 100MG TAB
Glimepiride 1MG TAB
Glimepiride 2MG TAB
Glimepiride 4MG TAB
Glipizide 10MG TAB
Glipizide 5MG TAB
Glyburide 2.5MG TAB (BLUE)
Glyburide 2.5MG TAB (GREEN)
Glyburide 5MG TAB (BLUE)
Glyburide 5MG TAB (GREEN)
Glyburide MCR 3MG TAB
Glyburide MCR 6MG TAB
Metformin 1000MG TAB
Metformin 500MG TAB
Metformin 500MG ER TAB
Metformin 850MG TAB
Gastrointestinal
Belladonna ALK/PB TAB
Cimetidine 800MG TAB
Cytra2 SOL
Dicyclomine 10MG CAP
Dicylomine 20MG TAB
Famotidine 20MG TAB
Hyoscyamine 0.125/MLDRO
Hyoscyamine 0.125MG SUB
Hyoscyamine 0.125MG TAB
Hyoscyamine 0.375 ERTAB
Lactulose 10GM/15 SYP
Meclizine 12.5MG TAB
Meclizine 25MG TAB
Metoclopramide 10MG TAB
Metoclopramide 5MG/5ML SYP
Phenazopyridine 100MG TAB
Phenazopyridine D 200MG TABPromethazine 25MG TABPromethazine 6.25/5MLSYPRanitidine 150MG TABRanitidine 300MG TAB Gingivitis
Chlorhexadrine GLU 0.12% SOL
Glaucoma/Eye
Atropine SUL 1% OP SOL
Pilocarpine 1% OP SOL
Pilocarpine 2% OP SOL
Hormonal
Estradiol 0.5MG TAB
Estradiol 1MG TAB
Estradiol 2MG TAB
Estropipate 0.75MG TAB
Estropipate 1.5MG TAB
Medroxyprogesterone AC 10MG TAB
Medroxyprogesterone AC 2.5MG TAB
Medroxyprogesterone AC 5MG TAB
Incontinence
Oxybutynin 5MG TAB
Oncology/Cancer
Megestrol 20MG
Parkinson’s
Benztropine 2MG TAB
Trihexyphenadyl 2MG TAB
Seizure
Carbamazepine 200MG TAB
Thyroid
Levothyroxine 25MCG TAB
Levothyroxine 50MCG TAB
Levothyroxine 75MCG TAB
Levothyroxine 88MCG TAB
Levothyroxine 100MCG TAB
Levothyroxine 112MCG TAB
Levothyroxine 125MCG TAB
Levothyroxine 150MCG TAB
Levothyroxine 175MCG TAB
Levothyroxine 200MCG TAB
Vitamins
Ethedent 0.25MG CHW
Folic acid 1MG TAB
Klorcon 10 10MEQ ERTAB
Klorcon 8 TAB 8MEQ ERKlorcon M10 TABMagnesium oxide 400MG TABMag64 64MG TABMultivitamin 0.25MG CHWMultivitamin/FL/FE CHWMultivitamin/BET /FL 1MGCHWMultivitamin/BET 0.5MGFL CHWNatalcare PIC TABNatalcare Plus TABPotassium chloride 10% LIQPrenatal Rx TAB

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