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You work hard to get life's basic necessities but then comes a monkey wrench to turn your world upside down. Until late last year, Walgreens and Express Scripts partnered to bring customers discounts on name-brand and generic prescriptions.  This has ended due to a contract dispute that did not request that more money be paid to Walgreens, despite Express Scripts having an increase in sales over the past couple of years.

This has placed many customers between a rock and a hard place due to having to change pharmacists and possibly drive further from their home to have prescriptions filled.  They will also miss the savings offered on 90-day refills versus 3, 30-day refills. 

This change has also had a negative effect on our military personnel who use Tricare.  This health and prescription drug program is also a client of Express Scripts.

Walgreens understand the impact this has had on their customers who need to have prescriptions filled wiithout having to pay extra or drive further than they are used to.

For the month of January, you can join the Prescription Savings Club at Walgreens for the low price of $5 for individuals or $10 for families.  That's a savings of more than 50% off the regular fee.

So if your prescription card says Express Scripts, then there's a strong chance that you are affected by these unfortunate changes.  However, instead of waiting for something to happen, let your voice be heard by the media.  Also, spread the word around to those you know with children, are elderly or out there fighting for this country. 

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