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NEW YORK PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP SEPTEMBER 2018

A GUIDE TO

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

PRICING IN NEW

YORK

BUYER BEWARE

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Acknowledgements Written by Blair Horner with Megan Ahearn, Kevin Dugan and Russ Haven of NYPIRG. © 2018, NYPIRG Fund To receive a copy of this report, visit our website and download the report at: www.nypirg.org NYPIRG 107 Washington Avenue Albany, N.Y. 12210

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BUYER BEWARE A REVIEW OF PRECRIPTION DRUGS PRICES IN NEW YORK STATE

Summary of Findings

his Guide documents the price differences for the six most widely available brand name drugs found in the New York State Department of Health’s database.1 We reviewed the

top six most frequently prescribed medicines for the purposes of this Guide. Consumers can use the New York Department of Health website to check any one of the top 150 most prescribed drugs to shop for the lowest cost, https://apps.health.ny.gov/pdpw/SearchDrugs/Home.action. The prices are updated weekly.2 Finding: There were huge price differences by region. Our review shows surprisingly large ranges in the retail prices of drugs within geographic regions.

In the city of Albany, the drug Advair Diskus had the greatest range in price, from a high of $417.97 to a low of $263.99 – a difference of $153.98.

In the city of Binghamton, the drug Advair Diskus had the greatest range in price, from a high of $417.97 to a low of $277.94 – a difference of $140.03.

In the city of Buffalo, Ventolin HFA Inhaler had the greatest range in price, from a high of $177.17 to a low of $44.59 – a difference of $132.58.

In the city of Ithaca, the drug Nexium had the greatest range in price, from a high of $292.99 to a low of $201.32 – a difference of $91.67.

In the city of Rochester, the drug Advair Diskus had the greatest range in price, from a high of $389.99 to a low of $230.99 – a difference of $159.

In the city of Syracuse, the drug Nexium had the greatest range in price, from a high of $348.97 to a low of $188.99 – a difference of $159.98.

In suburban counties surrounding New York City we examined three communities. In Suffolk County, in Commack the drug with the greatest range in price – Nexium, from a high of $304.99 to a low of $188.43 – a difference of $116.56. In Nassau County, in Hempstead the drug with the greatest range in price was Advair Diskus, from a high of $379.29 to a low of $225 – a difference of $154.29. In Westchester County, in White Plains the drug with the greatest range in price was Advair Diskus, from a high of $411.50 to a low of $253.32 – a difference of $158.18.

Within New York City we examined areas contained in or near zip codes in each borough. (a) In one area in the Bronx the drug with the greatest range in price was Advair Diskus,

from a high of $350.50 to a low of $267.39 – a difference of $83.11. (b) In one area in Brooklyn the drug with the greatest range in price was Advair Diskus,

from a high of $346.49 to a low of $230.99 – a difference of $115.50. (c) In one area in Manhattan the drug with the greatest range in price was Advair Diskus,

from a high of $467.75 to a low of $260 – a difference of $207.75. (d) In one area in Queens the drug with the greatest range in price was Lantus Solostar,

from a high of $188.05 to a low of $123.72 – a difference of $64.33.

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(e) In one area in Staten Island the drug with the greatest range in price was Advair Diskus, from a high of $396.19 to a low of $283.99 – a difference of $112.20.

These price differences within the regions of New York underscore the financial threat posed to residents who lack prescription drug coverage. For those individuals, checking the state’s website can save a bundle. But that can only work if they know of the website’s existence. Finding: Many pharmacies appear to fail to display the drug price website address, as required by law. NYPIRG conducted a spot check of pharmacies across New York State, including in the regions of Albany, Buffalo, Manhattan, Nassau, Queens, Rochester, and Syracuse, to test whether consumers could easily find the required website posting as required under state law. We found 12 of 29 pharmacies that had signs displaying the state’s drug price website. In addition, when the web address was observed, it was difficult to understand the value of the site and the URL itself was difficult to remember.

Recommendations

hile the intent of New York State’s drug pricing disclosure law is laudable, it is clear from our review that the law needs improvements.

1. The New York State Department of Education should audit pharmacies in order to

ensure that they are complying with regulations requiring that pharmacies conspicuously display information on the existence of the New York State Department of Health website and its Internet address. The current law requires that pharmacies alert consumers to the existence of the state’s prescription drug price website address. However, we have found that of the pharmacies we visited, many don’t appear to display the required sign, leaving many consumers unaware of its existence. Internet posting of comparative prescription drug pricing information can help consumers save money quickly and easily.

2. The New York State Department of Education should require clear signage so that consumers can easily understand the benefits of the website. At the locations that did post the web address of the price comparison website, it was listed with the sign “Retail Drug Price Available” and did little to educate consumers on the value of comparison shopping.

3. The New York State Department of Health should review its database to identify pharmacies that appear to be charging unusually high retail prices. While there are many reasons why there would be a range in prices, some of the prices we observed were exceedingly high. Moreover, pharmacy and supermarket chains often have significant price differences for the same products, the justification of which should be investigated as well. Lastly, some of the prices we observed contained oddly specific charges.

4. The New York State Department of Health should change the URL address of the drug pricing website. While clearer signage would help consumers, having an easy-to-remember website address would as well. For example, www.NYSRxPriceShop.gov.

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Background

n 2005, a state law was enacted that promised to substantially improve the way New Yorkers could comparison shop for their prescription drugs. Prior to enactment, the only way

consumers could find good value – particularly those consumers without any drug coverage – was to request pricing information directly from pharmacies. Pharmacies were required to give consumers this information for 150 of the most often prescribed drugs, if requested. To compare prices, a consumer would have to travel from pharmacy to pharmacy. The law, which went into effect in 2006, required the New York State Department of Health to create a website that would allow consumers to easily compare prescription prices. Under the new law, the Department would cull the pricing information from a database it already maintained through the state’s Medicaid program. At that time, supporters were told that retail pricing information comparable in scope to that previously available directly from pharmacies would now be available to consumers through “one-stop” online shopping. In order to examine the price differences in each region of the state, the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) searched the most current pricing information contained in the Department’s database as available on the state’s website. In addition, we “spot checked” pharmacies’ compliance with the requirement to publicize the website address. Of course, for many New Yorkers this information is not very useful. If an individual has coverage through an employer plan or a government plan, the cost of a prescription is a relatively small co-pay. However, for those without health insurance, inadequate health insurance, or seniors facing the “doughnut hole” in the Medicare Part D coverage,3 price comparisons matter. The number of New Yorkers who could benefit from this program is large. For example, according to the U.S. Census, in 2016 nearly 1.2 million New York residents lacked health insurance.4 This “spot check” price check and review of compliance raises serious concerns about the program. Despite its existence for over a decade, wide price variations continue and pharmacies appear to ignore the requirement that the web address for the state’s pricing website be posted at or near the checkout counter. Without that notice, New Yorkers simply cannot benefit from the price comparison law. This Guide explains how the website works and compares prices in targeted regions across the state. We hope the information is helpful to New Yorkers who need the information. Moreover, we urge the New York State Education Department’s Board of Pharmacy to immediately review whether the anecdotal violations of the disclosure requirement are, in fact, widespread across the state.

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Range of High to Low in Prescription Drug Prices by Region

he price differences within the regions of New York underscore the need for stronger compliance with the state price disclosure law and point to the need for a stronger law.

Below are detailed views of regional price disparities. County-specific differences are in the Appendix.

RANGE IN PRICES FOR THE STATE’S SIX MOST PRESCRIBED

BRAND-NAME DRUGS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY Locality Drug Min Max Range Municipal Average

Albany Advair Diskus 250/50 INH $263.99 $417.97 $153.98 $329.64

Albany Crestor 10MG TAB $142.46 $225.99 $83.53 $189.92

Albany Lantus Solostar 100Units/ML-3 ML $132.99 $205.97 $72.98 $167.33

Albany Nexium 40MG CAP $188.43 $311.97 $123.54 $252.01

Albany Synthroid 0.1 MG CAP $9.99 $32.39 $22.40 $15.67

Albany Ventolin HFA Inhaler $45.72 $81.97 $36.25 $56.84

RANGE IN PRICES FOR THE STATE’S SIX MOST PRESCRIBED

BRAND-NAME DRUGS IN THE CITY OF BINGHAMTON Region Drug Min Max Range Municipal Average

Binghamton Advair Diskus 250/50 INH $277.94 $417.97 $140.03 $338.51

Binghamton Crestor 10MG TAB $170.99 $238.99 $68.00 $201.22

Binghamton Lantus Solostar 100Units/ML-3 ML $131.99 $200.99 $69.00 $156.88

Binghamton Nexium 40MG CAP $222.30 $311.97 $89.67 $271.99

Binghamton Synthroid 0.1 MG CAP $5.99 $16.99 $11.00 $13.31

Binghamton Ventolin HFA Inhaler $50.76 $81.97 $31.21 $62.96

RANGE IN PRICES FOR THE STATE’S SIX MOST PRESCRIBED

BRAND-NAME DRUGS IN THE CITY OF BUFFALO Locality Drug Min Max Range Municipal Average

Buffalo Advair Diskus 250/50 INH $256.99 $369.385 $112.39 $306.55

Buffalo Crestor 10MG TAB $141.99 $265.31 $123.32 $187.41

Buffalo Lantus Solostar 100Units/ML-3 ML $121.99 $233.56 $111.57 $159.44

Buffalo Nexium 40MG CAP $188.99 $289.86 $100.87 $239.94

Buffalo Synthroid 0.1 MG CAP $4.00 $38.95 $34.95 $15.15

Buffalo Ventolin HFA Inhaler $44.59 $177.17 $132.58 $69.66

RANGE IN PRICES FOR THE STATE’S SIX MOST PRESCRIBED

BRAND-NAME DRUGS IN THE CITY OF ITHACA Locality Drug Min Max Range Municipal Average

Ithaca Advair Diskus 250/50 INH $254.30 $344.99 $90.69 $292.67

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Ithaca Crestor 10MG TAB $170.20 $196.99 $26.79 $182.39

Ithaca Lantus Solostar 100Units/ML-3 ML $121.29 $183.15 $61.86 $156.92

Ithaca Nexium 40MG CAP $201.32 $292.99 $91.67 $237.57

Ithaca Synthroid 0.1 MG CAP $4.00 $15.99 $11.99 $11.34

Ithaca Ventolin HFA Inhaler $44.75 $69.99 $25.24 $54.66

RANGE IN PRICES FOR THE STATE’S SIX MOST PRESCRIBED

BRAND-NAME DRUGS IN CITY OF ROCHESTER Locality Drug Min Max Range Municipal Average

Rochester Advair Diskus 250/50 INH $230.99 $389.996 $159.00 $304.42

Rochester Crestor 10MG TAB $139.29 $225.99 $86.70 $177.74

Rochester Lantus Solostar 100Units/ML-3 ML $117.71 $212.997 $95.28 $159.23

Rochester Nexium 40MG CAP $185.54 $325.99 $140.45 $235.27

Rochester Synthroid 0.1 MG CAP $4.00 $21.888 $17.88 $11.98

Rochester Ventolin HFA Inhaler $44.59 $132.58 $87.99 $59.08

RANGE IN PRICES FOR THE STATE’S SIX MOST PRESCRIBED

BRAND-NAME DRUGS IN THE CITY OF SYRACUSE Locality Drug Min Max Range Municipal Average

Syracuse Advair Diskus 250/50 INH $269.32 $417.97 $148.65 $312.75

Syracuse Crestor 10MG TAB $142.78 $237.99 $95.21 $187.10

Syracuse Lantus Solostar 100Units/ML-3 ML $117.71 $205.97 $88.26 $163.61

Syracuse Nexium 40MG CAP $188.99 $348.97 $159.98 $247.84

Syracuse Synthroid 0.1 MG CAP $4.00 $49.99 $45.99 $16.50

Syracuse Ventolin HFA Inhaler $48.78 $81.99 $33.21 $59.54

RANGE IN PRICES FOR THE STATE’S SIX MOST PRESCRIBED

BRAND-NAME DRUGS IN NEW YORK CITY SUBURBAN AREAS Nassau Co. Drug Min Max Range Municipal Average

Hempstead Advair Diskus 250/50 INH $225.00 $379.29 $154.29 $319.32

Hempstead Crestor 10MG TAB $169.99 $215.99 $46.00 $184.64

Hempstead Lantus Solostar 100Units/ML-3 ML $132.75 $213.59 $80.84 $173.27

Hempstead Nexium 40MG CAP $231.94 $326.69 $94.75 $266.66

Hempstead Synthroid 0.1 MG CAP $9.99 $20.00 $10.01 $14.83

Hempstead Ventolin HFA Inhaler $49.99 $80.19 $30.20 $62.85

Suffolk Co. Drug Min Max Range Municipal Average

Commack Advair Diskus 250/50 INH $230.99 $296.99 $66.00 $269.22

Commack Crestor 10MG TAB $141.99 $174.99 $33.00 $153.15

Commack Lantus Solostar 100Units/ML-3 ML $110.99 $152.84 $41.85 $131.03

Commack Nexium 40MG CAP $188.43 $304.99 $116.56 $229.36

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Commack Synthroid 0.1 MG CAP $15.99 $36.99 $21.00 $26.49

Commack Ventolin HFA Inhaler $47.69 $73.99 $26.30 $55.00

Westchester Co Drug Min Max Range Municipal Average

White Plains Advair Diskus 250/50 INH $253.32 $411.50 $158.18 $325.25

White Plains Crestor 10MG TAB $153.68 $224.75 $71.07 $202.79

White Plains Lantus Solostar 100Units/ML-3 ML $110.99 $227.30 $116.31 $166.16

White Plains Nexium 40MG CAP $188.43 $324.59 $136.16 $248.28

White Plains Synthroid 0.1 MG CAP $4.00 $22.83 $18.83 $13.81

White Plains Ventolin HFA Inhaler $49.99 $88.30 $38.31 $63.82

RANGE IN PRICES FOR THE STATE’S SIX MOST PRESCRIBED

BRAND-NAME DRUGS IN THE BOROUGHS OF NEW YORK CITY Bronx Zip Code Drug Min Max Range Average

104559 Advair Diskus 250/50 INH $267.39 $350.50 $83.11 $301.20

10455 Crestor 10MG TAB $162.87 $200.41 $37.54 $184.91

10455 Lantus Solostar 100Units/ML-3 ML $124.72 $188.28 $63.56 $161.88

10455 Nexium 40MG CAP $204.52 $265.45 $60.93 $240.08

10455 Synthroid 0.1 MG CAP $9.99 $20.67 $10.68 $15.00

10455 Ventolin HFA Inhaler $43.70 $77.05 $33.35 $58.04

Brooklyn Zip Code Drug Min Max Range Average

1121710 Advair Diskus 250/50 INH $230.99 $346.49 $115.50 $301.99

11217 Crestor 10MG TAB $141.99 $202.99 $61.00 $178.65

11217 Lantus Solostar 100Units/ML-3 ML $122.72 $179.31 $56.59 $155.40

11217 Nexium 40MG CAP $189.99 $271.52 $81.53 $233.00

11217 Synthroid 0.1 MG CAP $13.68 $16.99 $3.31 $15.26

11217 Ventolin HFA Inhaler $48.99 $71.99 $23.00 $55.82

Manhattan Zip Code Drug Min Max Range Average

1000911 Advair Diskus 250/50 INH $260.00 $467.75 $207.75 $337.82

10009 Crestor 10MG TAB $159.96 $237.28 $77.32 $192.39

10009 Lantus Solostar 100Units/ML-3 ML $124.22 $260.72 $136.50 $168.05

10009 Nexium 40MG CAP $219.18 $338.61 $119.43 $254.59

10009 Synthroid 0.1 MG CAP $9.99 $38.00 $28.01 $17.30

10009 Ventolin HFA Inhaler $52.50 $81.29 $28.79 $62.42

Queens Zip Code Drug Min Max Range Average

1110412 Advair Diskus 250/50 INH $261.89 $324.68 $62.79 $298.06

11104 Crestor 10MG TAB $161.87 $210.99 $49.12 $185.96

11104 Lantus Solostar 100Units/ML-3 ML $123.72 $188.05 $64.33 $153.29

11104 Nexium 40MG CAP $195.00 $246.81 $51.81 $230.64

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11104 Synthroid 0.1 MG CAP $9.99 $19.47 $9.48 $15.71

11104 Ventolin HFA Inhaler $45.57 $70.12 $24.55 $59.31

Staten Island Zip Code Drug Min Max Range Average

1031413 Advair Diskus 250/50 INH $283.99 $396.19 $112.20 $321.33

10314 Crestor 10MG TAB $167.66 $215.99 $48.33 $187.57

10314 Lantus Solostar 100Units/ML-3 ML $121.99 $174.99 $53.00 $151.02

10314 Nexium 40MG CAP $215.99 $284.99 $69.00 $238.31

10314 Synthroid 0.1 MG CAP $3.99 $19.19 $15.20 $13.95

10314 Ventolin HFA Inhaler $47.49 $69.4914 $22.00 57.35

New York State’s Disclosure Law

n 2005, New York State changed the way that consumers are able to comparison shop for prescription drugs. Until that year, New York State pharmacies were only required to post

information that a “Drug Retail Price List” was available upon request. The List consisted of the 150 most frequently prescribed drugs, in the most common dosages and quantities. The List of these 150 drugs was updated annually by the Board of Pharmacy and distributed to every New York State registered pharmacy. In addition, the pharmacy was, and still is, required to display a sign in bold, block letters at least one inch in height stating that “Drug Retail Price List Available Upon Request.” Consumers also may request a computer-generated list to take with them when they leave the pharmacy. Pharmacies are required to update the list with the latest prices charged at least weekly. Pharmacies are not required, but are encouraged to provide prescription prices to consumers over the phone upon request.15 Under the requirement enacted in 2005, every pharmacy must continue making the Drug Retail Price List available. In addition, the New York State Department of Health was required to develop a website allowing the public to access retail drug pricing information collected under the Medicaid program (see: https://apps.health.ny.gov/pdpw/SearchDrugs/Home.action/). The law requires the posting of a sign with the website address of the New York State Department of Health’s showing prescription drug prices.

Using New York State’s Prescription Drug Pricing Website

ew York State’s Department of Health offers a website that is made publicly available. The website is located at the above address and can easily allow the user to compare up to six

prescription drugs at the same time. When the user goes to the website, the opening webpage looks like this

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As you can see, the user can search the prescription drugs in the state’s database (the state offers 150 of the most prescribed drugs and the respective prices) and search either by city, by county or zip code, for as many as six prescriptions at one time. Once the user does the initial search, the website displays the pharmacy, the address, and the phone number of those in the search area. As seen below, the user can then see if that pharmacy dispenses the drug and the retail price of that medicine.

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In addition, under the law,16 all pharmacies are required to publicize the web address at the checkout counter. According to the state’s Education Law

"Pharmacies shall have a sign notifying people of the availability of the drug retail price list and the availability of the department of health prescription drug retail price list database and the web address of that database, conspicuously posted at or adjacent to the place in the pharmacy where prescriptions are presented for compounding and dispensing, in the waiting area for customers, or in the area where prescribed drugs are delivered." [Emphasis added]

Methodology

he six drugs highlighted in this analysis were the drugs that are most frequently prescribed as listed by the website WebMD.17 The prices reflect those found on the New York State

Department of Health’s website on July 23, 2018. In addition, during the week of July 20 through 27, NYPIRG surveyors “spot checked” pharmacies throughout the state to see if they could easily find the required signage that notifies consumers of the existence of the website. NYPIRG did not independently verify the prices listed on the New York Department of Health’s website, nor were our surveyors doing a detailed examination of each pharmacy’s checkout counter. Thus, prices listed should be checked by consumers. The Drugs Surveyed The definitions of the drugs found below were obtained from the website WebMD.18 Below is a listing, and a basic explanation, of the drugs identified in the analysis. Advair Diskus is a combination medication (salmeterol and fluticasone). It is used as a long-term treatment to prevent or decrease wheezing and trouble breathing caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease. Crestor helps lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lantus Solostar is a long-acting type of insulin. Insulin helps to control blood sugar levels in diabetes mellitus, including diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2. Nexium is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works to decrease the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. Synthroid is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland.

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Ventolin HFA is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Geographic regions We used cities in the areas outside of the Greater New York area, larger towns within each of the three counties adjacent to the City of New York, and one zip code in each of the five boroughs. This review does not include prices in the remaining areas of New York, but we believe that the differences in prices are indicative of those found throughout the state. In addition, our “spot checks” of pharmacies’ compliance with signage requirements should be sufficient to trigger reviews by relevant state agencies. Under state law, the website is managed by the New York Department of Health and the signage by the New York State Education Department. Detailed county pricing breakdowns of the six most frequently prescribed medications found in the Health Department database can be found in the Appendix of this report.

Consumer Tips To Reduce Drug Costs Always ask if there is a generic version of your prescription. Ask your doctor or your

pharmacist for a generic version of your prescription medication or do some research by looking at the state’s website offering drug prices by region. Generic drugs are generally much cheaper than their brand name counterparts. Unless your doctor specifically requests only a brand name drug, your pharmacist can substitute a less expensive generic equivalent.

Be sure to tell your doctor if you are not able to afford the medication that was prescribed

for you. If a doctor writes you a prescription, he or she expects that you will fill it and take it as directed. Your doctor might be able to prescribe a different medication that is less expensive.

Shop around: use the phone and the Internet to look for lower drug prices. As mentioned

earlier, New York State law requires that the New York State Health Department post drug pricing information on its website, https://apps.health.ny.gov/pdpw/SearchDrugs/Home.action.

Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider:19 Is this drug more effective than an older, cheaper drug because it is prescribed at a higher

dosage? If so, would the older, cheaper drug be as effective if it were given at an equivalent dose? Sometimes the best course is simply to increase the dose of an older drug. New drugs are not necessarily better than old ones, and the older the drug, the better its safety record is likely to be.

Are the benefits worth the side effects, the expense, and the risk of interaction with other

drugs I take? Every drug has side effects, and the side effects and associated risks may outweigh the benefits of taking a new prescription. In addition, the safety of older drugs is usually better understood than brand name new products, about which less is understood.

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APPENDIX: Localities’ listing of prices for the six most frequently prescribed drugs

in the New York State Department of Health database

Upstate localities listed in alphabetical order, followed by suburban

counties in the New York City metropolitan area, and lastly the five

boroughs of New York City

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City of Albany Pharmacies

Advair Diskus Crestor

Lantus Solostar Nexium Synthroid

Ventolin HFA

TARGET CORPORATION

$263.99 N/A N/A $189.99 N/A $54.99 C/O PHARMACY

ALBANY,NY 12205

Phone: (518) 489-0233

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$291.54 $179.99 $160.64 $245.99 $9.99 $62.99 C/O PHARMACY

ALBANY,NY 12202

Phone: (518) 465-6008

WAL-MART STORES EAST, LP

$299.78 $142.46 N/A $188.44 N/A $45.72 C/O PHARMACY

ALBANY,NY 12203

Phone: (518) 869-4697

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$300.89 $194.99 $159.99 $221.84 N/A $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

ALBANY,NY 12207

Phone: (518) 434-6024

ECKERD CORPORATION

$300.89 $179.99 $170.84 $245.99 $15.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

ALBANY,NY 12206

Phone: (518) 438-3535

WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC.

$306.99 N/A N/A $211.99 $13.19 $50.76 C/O PHARMACY

ALBANY,NY 12205

Phone: (518) 456-1356

WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC

$312.99 $170.99 $132.99 $215.99 N/A $50.76 41 HOLLAND AVE.

ALBANY,NY 12208

Phone: (518) 426-2976

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$315.99 N/A N/A $223.99 N/A $57.99 C/O PHARMACY DEPT.

ALBANY,NY 12203

Phone: (518) 456-5112

ECKERD CORPORATION

$315.99 $179.99 $138.99 $223.99 N/A $57.99 C/O PHARMACY

ALBANY,NY 12203

Phone: (518) 458-8691

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$316.99 $196.99 $151.99 $304.99 $15.19 $54.99 C/O PHARMACY

ALBANY,NY 12208

Phone: (518) 482-4996

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$316.99 $182.99 $179.99 $256.99 N/A $51.59 C/O PHARMACY DEPT.

ALBANY,NY 12203

Phone: (518) 459-0795

GEM DRUG CORPORATION

$318.85 $199.50 N/A $275.00 $14.10 $51.35 300 MORTON AVE.

ALBANY,NY 12209

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Phone: (518) 465-2253

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$329.99 $196.99 $179.99 $271.99 $14.59 $54.99 16 NEW SCOTLAND AVE.

ALBANY,NY 12208

CRESTWOOD HEALTH INC.

$331.20 $180.65 N/A $278.00 $20.00 $57.85 26A PICOTTE DR.

ALBANY,NY 12208

Phone: (518) 435-2315

GOLUB CORPORATION, THE

$340.97 $203.97 N/A $268.97 N/A $81.97 C/O PHARMACY

ALBANY,NY 12203

Phone: (518) 456-0742

SHOPRITE SUPERMARKETS INC.

$342.29 N/A N/A N/A N/A $57.69 709 CENTRAL AVE.

ALBANY,NY 12206

Phone: (518) 292-1250

MARTIN'S FOODS OF SOUTH BURLINGTON, INC.

$342.68 N/A N/A $230.69 N/A $58.14 C/O PHARMACY

ALBANY,NY 12206

Phone: (518) 438-2152

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$342.99 $194.99 $188.99 $292.99 $9.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

ALBANY,NY 12206

Phone: (518) 453-0021

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$344.99 $196.99 $179.99 $304.99 N/A $54.99 C/O PHARMACY

ALBANY,NY 12206

Phone: (518) 459-4550

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$344.99 $182.99 $169.99 $271.99 $14.59 $54.99 C/O PHARMACY

ALBANY,NY 12208

Phone: (518) 489-8516

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$344.99 $225.99 N/A $249.99 $32.39 $54.99 C/O PHARMACY

ALBANY,NY 12209

Phone: (518) 463-2986

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$344.99 $196.99 $154.99 $256.99 $14.59 $69.99 C/O PHARMACY

ALBANY,NY 12206

Phone: (518) 463-1362

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$344.99 $196.99 N/A $271.99 $15.19 $54.99 C/O PHARMACY

ALBANY,NY 12203

Phone: (518) 869-0657

PRICE CHOPPER OPERATING CO. INC

$405.97 $203.97 $205.97 $311.97 $13.97 $62.97 C/O PHARMACY

ALBANY,NY 12207

Phone: (518) 427-0102

GOLUB CORPORATION, THE $417.97 N/A N/A $268.97 N/A $62.97

C/O PHARMACY

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ALBANY,NY 12205

Phone: (518) 456-9360

ECKERD CORPORATION

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A C/O PHARMACY

ALBANY,NY 12209

Phone: (518) 472-1206

ANTHEM HEALTH SERVICES, INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 57 KARNER RD.

ALBANY,NY 12205

Phone: (518) 862-1247

MARTIN'S FOODS OF SOUTH BURLINGTON, INC.

N/A N/A N/A $217.64 N/A N/A C/O PHARMACY

ALBANY,NY 12205

Phone: (518) 482-1925

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

N/A N/A N/A $249.99 N/A $51.59 C/O PHARMACY

ALBANY,NY 12203

Phone: (518) 482-8759

TOWN TOTAL HEALTH, LLC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 350 NORTHERN BLVD.

ALBANY,NY 12204

Phone: (518) 257-7295

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A C/O PHARMACY

ALBANY,NY 12208

Phone: (518) 462-0612

ECKERD CORPORATION

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A C/O PHARMACY

ALBANY,NY 12208

Phone: (518) 482-7301

CORAM HEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF GREATER NEW YORK

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 12 JUPITER LANE

ALBANY,NY 12205

Phone: (518) 689-2900

SHOPRITE SUPERMARKETS, INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1730 CENTRAL AVE.

ALBANY,NY 12205

Phone: (518) 713-4192

CORAM HEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A C/O PHARMACY

ALBANY,NY 12205

Phone: (518) 689-2900

City of Binghamton Pharmacies

Advair Diskus Crestor

Lantus Solostar Nexium Synthroid

Ventolin HFA

ECKERD CORPORATION

$277.94 $179.99 $200.99 $292.99 $9.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

BINGHAMTON,NY 13903

Phone: (607) 772-0624

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ECKERD CORPORATION

$291.54 $179.99 N/A $249.04 $9.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

BINGHAMTON,NY 13901

Phone: (607) 722-4221

ECKERD CORPORATION

$291.54 $179.99 N/A $260.99 $9.99 $69.69 C/O PHARMACY

BINGHAMTON,NY 13901

Phone: (607) 723-8291

WALGREEN EASTERN CO. INC

$303.60 $170.99 N/A $222.30 $12.99 $50.76 37 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE

BINGHAMTON,NY 13903

Phone: (607) 722-2106

KMART CORPORATION

$327.79 N/A $147.97 $226.97 $16.99 $58.97 C/O PHARMACY DEPT.

BINGHAMTON,NY 13901

Phone: (607) 723-8266

CLCRESSLER INC

$330.95 $184.95 N/A $276.95 $16.95 $72.95 1179 VESTAL AVE

BINGHAMTON,NY 13903

Phone: (607) 723-7584

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$344.99 $196.99 $154.99 $271.99 $14.59 $69.99 C/O PHARMACY

BINGHAMTON,NY 13905

Phone: (607) 729-5066

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$344.99 $212.99 $131.99 $304.99 $14.59 $54.99 C/O PHARMACY

BINGHAMTON,NY 13901

Phone: (607) 722-2331

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$344.99 $212.99 $151.99 $249.99 $14.59 $54.99 C/O PHARMACY

BINGHAMTON,NY 13903

Phone: (607) 772-0656

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$344.99 $225.99 $131.99 $304.99 $15.19 $54.99 C/O PHARMACY

BINGHAMTON,NY 13905

Phone: (607) 773-8338

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$344.99 $196.99 $151.99 $256.99 $14.59 $69.99 C/O PHARMACY

BINGHAMTON,NY 13901

Phone: (607) 722-2351

WEIS MARKETS, INC.

$348.04 N/A N/A $239.77 $5.99 $72.17 160 ROBINSON ST.

BINGHAMTON,NY 13904

Phone: (607) 772-6357

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$350.99 $196.99 $169.99 $304.99 $14.59 $54.99 C/O PHARMACY

BINGHAMTON,NY 13904

Phone: (607) 722-4976

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C. $350.99 $238.99 $169.99 $304.99 $14.59 $54.99

C/O PHARMACY DEPT.

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BINGHAMTON,NY 13901

Phone: (607) 722-0354

CLCRESSLER, INC

$399.80 N/A N/A N/A N/A $78.88 1179 VESTAL AVE.

BINGHAMTON,NY 13903

Phone: (607) 217-4845

GOLUB CORPORATION, THE

$417.97 $237.97 N/A $311.97 $13.97 $81.97 C/O PHARMACY

BINGHAMTON,NY 13905

Phone: (607) 770-1108

CLINTWOOD PHARMACY LLC

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 343 CLINTON ST.

BINGHAMTON,NY 13905

Phone: (607) 729-2234

GOLUB CORPORATION

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 33 CHENANGO BRIDGE RD.

BINGHAMTON,NY 13901

Phone: (607) 770-1108

City of Buffalo Pharmacies

Advair Diskus Crestor

Lantus Solostar Nexium Synthroid

Ventolin HFA

PERNA-NIAGARA INC.

$256.99 $159.99 N/A $209.49 N/A $44.59 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14201

Phone: (716) 852-7052

DRUG SHOPPE, INC., THE

$264.90 N/A N/A N/A N/A $44.79 416 KENMORE AVE

BUFFALO,NY 14223

Phone: (716) 362-0460

WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC.

$322.99 $174.99 $128.69 $235.99 $15.09 $51.84 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14214

Phone: (716) 834-7223

ECKERD CORPORATION

$300.89 $194.99 $148.74 $245.99 $9.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14212

Phone: (716) 894-2443

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$291.54 $179.99 $159.99 $223.99 $9.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14220

Phone: (716) 827-9268

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$291.54 $179.99 $159.99 $249.04 $15.99 $53.54 DEPARTMENT

BUFFALO,NY 14215

Phone: (716) 897-1070

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$277.94 $194.99 $159.99 $237.99 $9.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14211

Phone: (716) 894-6565

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$291.54 $194.99 $138.99 $245.99 $15.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14206

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Phone: (716) 893-2338

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$291.54 $179.99 $170.84 $237.99 N/A $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14209

Phone: (716) 885-9944

ECKERD CORPORATION

$291.54 $194.99 N/A $221.84 $9.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14214

Phone: (716) 862-0511

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$291.54 $194.99 $160.64 $237.99 $9.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14201

Phone: (716) 853-3111

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$291.54 $194.99 N/A $237.99 $9.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14206

Phone: (716) 847-0424

MARIAN MEDICAL PHARMACY, INC.

$260.27 $162.88 N/A $274.01 $12.15 $53.86 515 ABBOTT RD.

BUFFALO,NY 14220

Phone: (716) 823-7374

PARKSIDE PHARMACY, INC.

$329.97 $176.68 $222.06 $247.24 $14.72 $53.89 975 BROADWAY

BUFFALO,NY 14212

Phone: (716) 895-8811

TOPS MARKETS LLC

$326.29 $159.59 $139.29 $209.49 $16.29 $54.79 1275 JEFFERSON AVENUE

BUFFALO,NY 14208

Phone: (716) 816-0190

TOPS MARKETS, LLC

$326.29 $203.69 $176.69 $221.89 $16.89 $54.79 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14220

Phone: (716) 515-2060

VASCUSCRIPT INC.

$287.24 $212.60 N/A $226.16 $18.98 $54.86 644 ELLICOTT ST.

BUFFALO,NY 14203

Phone: (716) 247-5300

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$350.99 $212.99 $151.99 $249.99 $15.19 $54.99 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14202

Phone: (716) 856-4530

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$296.99 $182.99 N/A $249.99 $15.19 $54.99 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14207

Phone: (716) 875-0922

FAMILY PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES L.L.C.

$343.75 $204.75 $191.75 $261.00 $15.00 $55.00 100 HIGH ST.

BUFFALO,NY 14203

Phone: (716) 859-1570

KMART CORPORATION N/A $157.97 N/A $207.97 $17.99 $55.97

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C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14216

Phone: (716) 875-5272

ALLSCRIPT PHARMACY, INC.

$301.19 $180.41 $137.10 $237.77 $18.91 $56.80 173 HIGH STREET

BUFFALO,NY 14204

Phone: (716) 882-0196

HMB PHARMACY MANAGEMENT, LLC.

$347.50 $190.88 $178.45 $245.60 $16.47 $57.15 462 GRIDER ST.

BUFFALO,NY 14215

Phone: (716) 332-2866

BUFFALO PHARMACIES INC.

$369.38 $208.46 $182.62 $264.66 $19.85 $61.92 1479 KENSINGTON AVE.

BUFFALO,NY 14215

Phone: (716) 832-7742

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$291.54 $194.99 $188.99 $223.99 $15.99 $62.89 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14202

Phone: (716) 854-3387

ECKERD CORPORATION

$342.99 $190.39 $138.99 $237.99 $15.99 $62.99 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14213

Phone: (716) 882-6922

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$316.99 N/A N/A $249.99 N/A $63.59 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14216

Phone: (716) 832-2963

TARGET CORPORATION

$263.99 $141.99 N/A $188.99 $4.00 $63.99 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14216

Phone: (716) 447-0297

WEGMAN'S FOOD MARKETS, INC.

$269.32 $187.62 $161.55 $218.36 $4.00 $67.09 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14207

Phone: (716) 877-1477

WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC.

$328.99 $199.99 N/A $235.99 $15.99 $68.34 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14216

Phone: (716) 834-2820

WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC.

$322.99 $174.99 $168.10 $265.80 $13.19 $68.34 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14202

Phone: (716) 883-0232

BLACK ROCK PHARMACY INC.

$343.25 $172.75 N/A $263.25 $21.00 $69.00 431 TONAWANDA ST.

BUFFALO,NY 14207

Phone: (716) 876-3070

ECKERD CORPORATION

$291.54 $190.39 $174.99 $237.99 $9.99 $69.69 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14207

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Phone: (716) 875-1090

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$315.99 $202.29 $138.99 $245.99 $20.99 $69.69 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14210

Phone: (716) 822-5220

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$300.89 $190.39 $138.99 $237.99 $15.99 $69.69 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14222

Phone: (716) 882-3111

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$300.89 $179.99 N/A $223.99 $15.99 $69.69 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14206

Phone: (716) 895-3232

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$291.54 $194.99 $138.99 $245.99 $9.99 $69.69 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14213

Phone: (716) 881-4007

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$316.99 $196.99 $131.99 $256.99 $14.59 $69.99 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14206

Phone: (716) 824-1721

TOPS MARKETS, LLC

$282.99 $159.59 $139.29 $250.89 $16.29 $70.59 2101 ELMWOOD AVE.

BUFFALO,NY 14207

Phone: (716) 515-0055

TOPS MARKETS, LLC

$293.49 $172.09 $121.29 $221.89 $16.29 $70.59 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14207

Phone: (716) 515-2170

FAMILY PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES L.L.C.

$266.40 N/A $147.00 N/A $17.00 $71.00 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14222

Phone: (716) 878-7990

GRANT STREET PHARMACY, LLC

$274.82 $182.20 N/A $233.93 N/A $71.12 85 GRANT ST

BUFFALO,NY 14213

Phone: (716) 855-5554

JARE, LLC

$330.31 $196.30 $153.38 $233.93 $18.86 $71.12 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14211

Phone: (716) 893-1226

BAILEY PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INC.

$330.31 $169.15 $158.43 $254.86 $18.86 $71.12 2608 BAILEY AVE.

BUFFALO,NY 14215

Phone: (716) 892-2457

NIAGARA PHARMACY, INC.

$340.05 $182.20 $158.43 $240.77 $21.94 $71.12 455 NIAGARA ST.

BUFFALO,NY 14201

Phone: (716) 856-3610

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC. $277.94 $179.99 $138.99 $237.99 $15.99 $81.99

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C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14215

Phone: (716) 893-0417

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$300.89 $194.99 N/A $223.99 N/A $81.99 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14223

Phone: (716) 873-7813

ECKERD CORPORATION

$315.99 $194.99 $174.99 $237.99 $9.99 $81.99 C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14220

Phone: (716) 828-0194

SENECA PHARMACY OF WNY, INC.

$308.25 $172.60 N/A $241.10 $12.95 $110.75 1979 SENECA STREET

BUFFALO,NY 14210

Phone: (716) 827-4900

HMB PHARMACY MANAGEMENT, LLC.

$347.50 $190.88 $165.73 $245.56 $14.37 $128.94 34 BENWOOD AVE.

BUFFALO,NY 14214

Phone: (716) 332-6811

CLINTON PHARMACY, INC.

$638.70 $186.40 N/A $241.10 $38.95 $140.25 2032 CLINTON STREET

BUFFALO,NY 14206

Phone: (716) 824-5200

NICKEL CITY PHARMACY

$931.50 $207.47 N/A $289.86 $12.95 $155.64 1791 SOUTH PARK AVENUE

BUFFALO,NY 14220

Phone: (716) 823-8300

DEXTER PRESCRIPTION CENTER INC.

$356.33 $265.31 $233.56 $269.60 N/A $177.17 1453 JEFFERSON AVE.

BUFFALO,NY 14208

Phone: (716) 885-7878

KARAM, HIKEL F.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 956 ABBOTT RD.

BUFFALO,NY 14220

Phone: (716) 826-9144

METCARE RX BUFFALO, INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A DRIVEWAY 1

BUFFALO,NY 14215

Phone: (716) 332-6811

METCARE RX BUFFALO, INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SUSSEX ST. ENTRANCE

BUFFALO,NY 14215

Phone: (716) 332-2866

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2141 FILLMORE AVENUE

BUFFALO,NY 14214

Phone: (716) 832-6357

ASSOCIATED HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14203

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Phone: (716) 886-7337

ABBOTT PHARMACY, INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 830 ABBOTT RD.

BUFFALO,NY 14220

HMB II PHARMACY MANAGEMENT LLC

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 462 GRIDER ST.

BUFFALO,NY 14215

Phone: (716) 893-1428

PARKER PHARMACY INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1388 HERTEL AVE.

BUFFALO,NY 14216

Phone: (716) 837-2583

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A C/O PHARMACY

BUFFALO,NY 14212

Phone: (716) 892-7575

City of Ithaca Pharmacies

Advair Diskus Crestor

Lantus Solostar Nexium Synthroid

Ventolin HFA

PALMER PHARMACY, INC.

$254.30 N/A N/A $206.75 N/A $44.75 131 EAST GREEN STREET

ITHACA,NY 14850

Phone: (607) 882-9500

WAL-MART STORES EAST, LP

$280.08 N/A $152.84 $201.32 $4.00 $48.68 C/O PHARMACY

ITHACA,NY 14850

Phone: (607) 277-8126

WEGMAN'S FOOD MARKETS, INC.

$280.10 N/A $161.55 $218.36 $4.00 $48.78 C/O PHARMACY

ITHACA,NY 14850

Phone: (607) 277-1772

ADDISON'S APOTHECARY INC.

$280.25 N/A $146.60 N/A N/A $47.85 131 EAST GREEN ST.

ITHACA,NY 14850

Phone: (607) 882-9500

KINNEY DRUGS, INC.

$282.25 N/A $183.15 $223.65 $14.25 $53.25 C/O PHARMACY

ITHACA,NY 14850

Phone: (607) 272-8333

KINNEY DRUGS, INC.

$282.25 $170.20 N/A $223.65 $14.25 $49.85 2255 NORTH TRIPHAMMER RD.

ITHACA,NY 14850

Phone: (607) 330-5692

ECKERD CORPORATION

$291.54 N/A N/A $292.99 $15.99 $62.99 C/O PHARMACY

ITHACA,NY 14850

Phone: (607) 257-2011

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$291.54 $179.99 $170.84 $221.84 $15.99 $62.99 C/O PHARMACY

ITHACA,NY 14850

Phone: (607) 272-6290

TOPS MARKETS, LLC $305.09 N/A $121.29 $280.79 $14.99 $54.79

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C/O PHARMACY

ITHACA,NY 14850

Phone: (607) 275-8019

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$326.99 N/A $159.99 $223.99 N/A $62.99 C/O PHARMACY

ITHACA,NY 14850

Phone: (607) 273-1975

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$344.99 $196.99 $179.99 $249.99 $14.59 $69.99 C/O PHARMACY

ITHACA,NY 14850

Phone: (607) 273-3647

TARGET CORPORATION

N/A N/A $135.99 $269.99 $4.00 $48.99 C/O PHARMACY

ITHACA,NY 14850

Phone: (607) 257-0291

KMART CORPORATION

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A C/O PHARMACY

ITHACA,NY 14850

Phone: (607) 273-3231

City of Rochester Pharmacies

Advair Diskus Crestor

Lantus Solostar Nexium Synthroid

Ventolin HFA

TOPS MARKETS, LLC

N/A N/A N/A $209.49 $16.89 $44.59 1100 JEFFERSON RD.

ROCHESTER,NY 14623

Phone: (716) 427-9980

WEGMAN'S FOOD MARKETS, INC.

$299.70 $166.54 $127.32 $231.47 $4.00 $45.72 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14623

Phone: (585) 424-7350

TARGET CORPORATION

$242.99 N/A N/A N/A N/A $46.99 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14626

Phone: (585) 225-1597

INNOVATIVE SERVICES INC.

$291.54 $180.99 $147.19 $232.78 N/A $48.05 200 AIRPARK DRIVE.

ROCHESTER,NY 14624

Phone: (585) 423-9580

WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $48.49 665 LONG POND RD.

ROCHESTER,NY 14612

Phone: (585) 210-4701

WAL-MART STORES EAST, LP

$273.31 $153.68 $152.84 $231.46 $4.00 $48.68 C/O PHARMACY DEPARTMENT

ROCHESTER,NY 14621

Phone: (585) 266-1640

WAL-MART STORES EAST, LP

$308.78 N/A $152.84 $189.72 $4.00 $48.68 C/O PHARMACY DEPARTMENT

ROCHESTER,NY 14623

Phone: (585) 292-0990

WEGMAN'S FOOD MARKETS, INC. $269.32 N/A $147.00 $231.47 $4.00 $48.78

C/O PHARMACY

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ROCHESTER,NY 14626

Phone: (585) 723-6020

WEGMAN'S FOOD MARKETS, INC.

$299.70 $142.78 $161.55 $231.47 $4.00 $48.78 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14612

Phone: (585) 225-6111

WEGMAN'S FOOD MARKETS, INC.

$299.70 N/A $161.55 $218.36 $4.00 $48.78 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14616

Phone: (585) 663-4190

WEGMAN'S FOOD MARKETS, INC.

$251.70 $142.78 $161.55 $200.00 $4.00 $48.78 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14617

Phone: (585) 544-2900

WEGMAN'S FOOD MARKETS, INC.

$269.32 $142.78 $147.00 $259.25 $4.00 $48.78 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14622

Phone: (585) 544-8550

WEGMAN'S FOOD MARKETS, INC.

$251.70 $142.78 $147.00 $200.00 $4.00 $48.78 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14623

Phone: (585) 359-2271

WEGMAN'S FOOD MARKETS, INC.

$299.70 $142.78 $127.32 $231.47 $4.00 $48.78 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14606

Phone: (585) 429-5590

ECKERD CORPORATION

N/A N/A $160.64 $223.99 N/A $49.29 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14623

Phone: (585) 424-6550

KHAN PHARMACY, INC.

N/A N/A $159.63 $222.32 N/A $50.50 545 TITUS AVE.

ROCHESTER,NY 14617

Phone: (585) 266-5685

SAM'S EAST, INC.

$233.72 N/A N/A $185.54 $21.88 $50.72 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14626

Phone: (585) 723-3406

WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC.

$320.40 $178.99 $165.90 $235.99 $15.09 $50.76 720 E. RIDGE RD

ROCHESTER,NY 14621

Phone: (585) 266-8994

WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC.

$303.99 N/A $129.99 $221.99 N/A $51.84 3535 MOUNT READ BLVD.

ROCHESTER,NY 14616

Phone: (585) 360-1500

WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC.

$303.99 N/A N/A $221.99 $13.19 $51.84 1650 ELMWOOD AVE

ROCHESTER,NY 14620

Phone: (585) 244-2160

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KMART CORPORATION

N/A N/A N/A $207.97 N/A $52.97 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14624

Phone: (585) 426-0820

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATES, INC.

$338.09 $160.38 $184.55 $282.67 $12.56 $53.35 777 SO. CLINTON AVE.

ROCHESTER,NY 14620

Phone: (585) 279-4790

ECKERD CORPORATION

$291.54 $190.39 $160.64 $221.84 $15.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14621

Phone: (716) 338-2160

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$291.54 $194.99 $174.99 $221.84 $15.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14609

Phone: (585) 288-7600

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$315.99 $190.39 $160.64 $223.99 $15.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14619

Phone: (716) 436-1430

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$291.54 $194.99 $170.84 $249.04 $9.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14607

Phone: (585) 244-1711

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$294.99 $179.99 $138.99 $249.04 $15.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14615

Phone: (585) 663-4240

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$300.89 $202.29 $160.64 $221.84 $9.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14621

Phone: (585) 266-5930

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$300.89 $202.29 $200.99 $221.84 $9.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14621

Phone: (585) 544-8210

ECKERD CORPORATION

$300.89 $210.99 $174.99 $249.04 N/A $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14617

Phone: (585) 342-0705

ECKERD CORPORATION

$315.99 N/A $160.64 $221.84 $15.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14606

Phone: (585) 247-3473

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$300.89 $179.99 $170.84 $221.84 $15.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14611

Phone: (716) 235-2726

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC. $300.89 $179.99 $160.64 $221.84 $9.99 $53.54

C/O PHARMACY

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ROCHESTER,NY 14606

Phone: (585) 647-2784

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$291.54 N/A N/A $223.99 $15.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14616

Phone: (585) 865-2210

ECKERD CORPORATION

$291.54 N/A $138.99 $237.99 $15.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14615

Phone: (585) 458-2260

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$277.94 $179.99 $160.64 $223.99 $15.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14609

Phone: (585) 288-3000

TOPS MARKETS, LLC

$256.99 $159.59 $121.29 $221.89 $14.99 $54.79 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14611

Phone: (585) 512-4100

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$316.99 N/A $151.99 $256.99 N/A $54.99 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14616

Phone: (585) 581-5101

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$344.99 $182.99 $131.99 $256.99 $15.19 $54.99 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14615

Phone: (585) 254-4670

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$311.99 $194.99 $179.99 $264.99 $14.59 $54.99 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14606

Phone: (585) 247-0170

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$311.99 $194.99 $145.99 $242.99 N/A $54.99 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14624

Phone: (585) 426-2991

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$316.99 $196.99 $154.99 $249.99 $15.19 $54.99 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14618

Phone: (585) 461-3995

CHHIPA ENTERPRISES INC.

$333.20 $183.68 N/A $235.90 $15.40 $56.03 595 JEFFERSON AVE.

ROCHESTER,NY 14611

Phone: (585) 235-3225

ECKERD CORPORATION

$315.99 N/A N/A $237.99 N/A $57.99 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14625

Phone: (585) 586-8857

ECKERD CORPORATION

N/A N/A N/A $223.99 N/A $57.99 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14618

Phone: (585) 383-5650

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PARK RIDGE APOTHECARY, INC.

$261.90 N/A $176.91 $219.16 N/A $59.51 1561 LONG POND RD.

ROCHESTER,NY 14626

Phone: (585) 723-7340

TOPS MARKETS, LLC

N/A $159.59 N/A $209.49 $16.89 $59.89 1601 PENFIELD RD.

ROCHESTER,NY 14625

Phone: (585) 264-0820

R. DRUGSETC, INC.

$389.99 $192.99 $212.99 $325.99 $15.99 $61.99 222 ALEXANDER ST.

ROCHESTER,NY 14607

Phone: (585) 262-3760

ECKERD CORPORATION

$342.99 $179.99 $170.84 $209.09 $15.99 $62.99 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14616

Phone: (585) 865-8890

ECKERD CORPORATION

$315.99 N/A $174.99 $237.99 $9.99 $62.99 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14609

Phone: (716) 467-4422

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$294.99 N/A $138.99 $260.99 $9.99 $62.99 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14617

Phone: (716) 544-7280

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$300.89 N/A $160.64 $237.99 $9.99 $62.99 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14621

Phone: (585) 342-2550

TARGET CORPORATION

$230.99 N/A N/A N/A N/A $63.99 3181 CHILI AVE.

ROCHESTER,NY 14624

Phone: (585) 571-3980

HMB PHARMACY MANAGEMENT LLC.

$293.92 N/A $192.50 $241.78 $15.47 $65.12 322 LAKE AVE

ROCHESTER,NY 14608

Phone: (585) 254-6480

WEGMAN'S FOOD MARKETS, INC.

$308.70 N/A $161.55 $218.36 $4.00 $67.09 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14624

Phone: (585) 426-2330

WEGMAN'S FOOD MARKETS, INC.

$299.70 $142.78 $117.71 $231.47 $4.00 $67.09 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14610

Phone: (585) 244-0220

WEGMAN'S FOOD MARKETS, INC.

$269.32 $142.78 $136.23 $259.25 $4.00 $67.09 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14618

Phone: (585) 381-1305

WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC. $322.99 N/A N/A $235.20 $13.19 $68.34

C/O PHARMACY

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ROCHESTER,NY 14626

Phone: (585) 227-3871

WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC.

$303.60 N/A $152.99 $235.99 $13.19 $68.34 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14606

Phone: (585) 247-1710

WALGREEN EASTERN CO INC

$303.60 N/A N/A N/A N/A $68.34 3127 CHILI AVENUE

ROCHESTER,NY 14624

Phone: (585) 426-7307

WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC.

$328.99 $178.99 N/A $221.99 $13.19 $68.34 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14625

Phone: (585) 419-0560

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATES, INC.

$338.09 $217.67 $184.55 $238.63 $14.28 $68.72 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14605

Phone: (585) 423-5802

ECKERD CORPORATION

$300.89 N/A N/A $292.99 $9.99 $69.69 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14624

Phone: (585) 247-6530

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$329.99 N/A $131.99 $256.99 $14.59 $69.99 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14623

Phone: (585) 321-2581

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$344.99 $225.99 $169.99 $249.99 $15.19 $69.99 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14620

Phone: (585) 271-5031

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$344.99 $196.99 N/A $256.99 $14.59 $69.99 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14609

Phone: (585) 645-4766

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$350.99 $196.99 $169.99 $271.99 $14.59 $69.99 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14621

Phone: (585) 342-6100

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$296.99 N/A N/A $249.99 N/A $69.99 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14618

Phone: (585) 461-3770

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$344.99 N/A $154.99 $234.99 N/A $69.99 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14607

Phone: (585) 244-4220

TOPS MARKETS, LLC

$326.29 $159.99 $148.99 $221.89 $16.29 $70.59 285 UPPER FALLS BLVD.

ROCHESTER,NY 14605

Phone: (585) 423-0789

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TOPS MARKETS, LLC

$326.29 $159.99 $176.69 $236.79 N/A $70.59 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14613

Phone: (585) 254-0110

CLINTON PHARMACY SERVICES, LLC

$340.05 $219.82 $186.76 $284.72 $19.45 $71.12 821 CLINTON AVENUE

ROCHESTER,NY 14605

Phone: (716) 530-3570

HMB PHARMACY MANAGEMENT, LLC.

$347.50 N/A $178.45 $245.56 $14.37 $73.38 480 GENESEE ST.

ROCHESTER,NY 14611

Phone: (585) 235-2370

ECKERD CORPORATION

$326.99 N/A $170.84 $221.84 $15.99 $81.99 C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14626

Phone: (585) 225-1210

PARK RIDGE APOTHECARY INC.

$509.14 $139.29 $152.07 $224.67 $8.81 $132.58 GENESEE CAMPUS APOTHECARY

ROCHESTER,NY 14611

Phone: (585) 368-3928

FARIS PHARMACY INC

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2050 LATTA ROAD

ROCHESTER,NY 14612

Phone: (585) 663-6950

GIGNAC, DANA RENE

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A SARATOGA PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14608

Phone: (585) 458-2326

ECKERD CORPORATION

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 626 PARK AVE

ROCHESTER,NY 14607

Phone: (585) 271-6011

METCARE RX ECMC PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES, LLC

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 480 GENESEE STREET

ROCHESTER,NY 14611

Phone: (585) 235-2370

MONROE PHARMACY LLC

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2672 RIDGE RD WEST

ROCHESTER,NY 14626

Phone: (585) 723-1755

YOUR LOCAL PHARMACY LLC

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 780 JOSEPH AVE.

ROCHESTER,NY 14621

Phone: (585) 266-1100

CANALES CORPORATION

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2975 BRIGHTON-HENRIETT

ROCHESTER,NY 14623

Phone: (585) 461-1314

METCARERX BROWN SQUARE PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

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GROUP, LLC

ROCHESTER,NY 14608

Phone: (585) 254-6480

HIGHLAND HOSPITAL OF ROCHESTER

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A LOBBY OUTPATIENT PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14620

Phone: (585) 341-0699

W.A.B. PHARMACY, INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 4414 CULVER RD.

ROCHESTER,NY 14622

Phone: (585) 323-1470

KMART CORPORATION

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 999 E. RIDGE RD.

ROCHESTER,NY 14621

Phone: (585) 467-0610

WEGMAN'S FOOD MARKETS, INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14616

Phone: (585) 621-5600

ST. JOHN'S HEALTH CARE CORPORATION

$266.75 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A C/O PHARMACY

ROCHESTER,NY 14620

Phone: (585) 760-1208

D GIGNAC INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 192 LYELL AVENUE

ROCHESTER,NY 14608

Phone: (585) 458-2326

TOPS MARKETS, LLC

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 175 N. WINTON RD.

ROCHESTER,NY 14610

Phone: (585) 288-9230

LIFEMED PHARMACY LLC.

N/A N/A $363.04 N/A $126.10 N/A 1249 RIDGEWAY AVE.

ROCHESTER,NY 14615

Phone: (888) 806-3379

A C CENTER, INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 259 MONROE AVENUE

ROCHESTER,NY 14607

Phone: (585) 241-9000

LYELL AVENUE PHARMACY INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 115 LYELL AVE

ROCHESTER,NY 14608

Phone: (585) 207-7224

WILLIAM D. WINKOWSKI, INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TWELVE CORNERS APOTHECARY

ROCHESTER,NY 14618

Phone: (585) 244-8659

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City of Syracuse Pharmacies

Advair Diskus Crestor

Lantus Solostar Nexium Synthroid

Ventolin HFA

WEGMAN'S FOOD MARKETS, INC.

$269.32 $154.20 $117.71 $212.00 $4.00 $50.88 C/O PHARMACY

SYRACUSE,NY 13208

Phone: (315) 476-9954

ECKERD CORPORATION

$273.99 N/A $188.99 $260.99 $15.99 $69.69 C/O PHARMACY

SYRACUSE,NY 13210

Phone: (315) 464-5172

ECKERD CORPORATION

$273.99 $179.99 $138.99 $245.99 $15.99 $57.99 C/O PHARMACY

SYRACUSE,NY 13210

Phone: (315) 446-4937

ECKERD CORPORATION

$277.94 N/A $170.84 $209.09 $15.99 $81.99 C/O PHARMACY

SYRACUSE,NY 13224

Phone: (315) 446-4820

KINNEY DRUGS, INC.

$282.25 $170.20 $166.80 $244.00 $25.70 $49.85 C/O PHARMACY

SYRACUSE,NY 13219

Phone: (315) 487-0326

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$291.54 $210.99 $170.84 $237.99 $15.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

SYRACUSE,NY 13204

Phone: (315) 475-1366

ECKERD CORPORATION

$291.54 N/A $160.64 $249.04 $39.09 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

SYRACUSE,NY 13206

Phone: (315) 463-5229

ECKERD CORPORATION

$291.54 $194.99 $160.64 $245.99 $49.99 $62.99 C/O PHARMACY

SYRACUSE,NY 13207

Phone: (315) 492-4034

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$291.54 $194.99 $170.84 $260.99 $15.99 $62.99 C/O PHARMACY

SYRACUSE,NY 13205

Phone: (315) 469-1701

WEGMAN'S FOOD MARKETS, INC.

$299.70 $142.78 $161.55 $259.25 $4.00 $48.78 C/O PHARMACY

SYRACUSE,NY 13219

Phone: (315) 478-6694

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$300.89 $194.99 $160.64 $221.84 $15.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

SYRACUSE,NY 13204

Phone: (315) 488-2799

ECKERD CORPORATION

$300.89 $190.39 $160.64 $209.09 $9.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

SYRACUSE,NY 13206

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Phone: (315) 437-1531

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$300.89 $190.39 $170.84 $249.04 $9.99 $62.99 C/O PHARMACY

SYRACUSE,NY 13208

Phone: (315) 471-1204

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$300.89 $179.99 $138.99 $237.99 $15.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

SYRACUSE,NY 13210

Phone: (315) 472-1042

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$300.89 $202.29 $188.99 $249.04 $20.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

SYRACUSE,NY 13202

Phone: (315) 471-0373

KINNEY DRUGS, INC.

$313.85 $222.40 $183.15 $258.55 $14.25 $70.90 C/O PHARMACY

SYRACUSE,NY 13205

Phone: (315) 492-0248

GIFFORD & WEST PHARMACY, INC.

$315.32 $186.47 $177.31 $271.49 $14.58 $51.36 300 GIFFORD ST.

SYRACUSE,NY 13204

Phone: (315) 471-4139

ECKERD CORPORATION

$315.99 $179.99 $159.99 $292.99 $9.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

SYRACUSE,NY 13205

Phone: (315) 469-3254

WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC.

$316.99 $170.99 $150.99 $212.99 $13.19 $64.86 2329 JAMES STREET

SYRACUSE,NY 13206

Phone: (315) 437-0893

HARVEY'S MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY OF

$332.99 $166.73 N/A $217.20 $14.76 $64.65 SYRACUSE, N.Y., INC.

SYRACUSE,NY 13210

Phone: (315) 476-9246

GOLUB CORPORATION, THE

$340.97 N/A $190.97 $284.97 $13.97 $81.97 4713 ONONDAGA BOULEVARD

SYRACUSE,NY 13219

Phone: (315) 472-3832

ECKERD CORPORATION

$342.99 N/A $138.99 $237.99 N/A $62.99 SHOPPINGTOWN MALL

SYRACUSE,NY 13214

Phone: (315) 445-1356

KINNEY DRUGS, INC.

$345.70 $183.65 $183.15 $223.65 $14.85 $70.90 C/O PHARMACY

SYRACUSE,NY 13020

Phone: (315) 476-7921

KINNEY-FRANCISCAN PHARMACY, LLC

$345.70 $198.20 $183.15 $258.55 $14.25 $53.25 101 UNION AVENUE

SYRACUSE,NY 13203

Phone: (315) 474-8851

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC. $353.99 $237.99 $138.99 $292.99 $15.99 $53.54

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C/O PHARMACY

SYRACUSE,NY 13208

Phone: (315) 422-1851

ECKERD CORPORATION

$353.99 $179.99 $138.99 $292.99 $20.99 $69.69 C/O PHARMACY

SYRACUSE,NY 13219

Phone: (315) 476-2141

GOLUB CORPORATION, THE

$417.97 $220.97 $205.97 $348.97 $13.97 $62.97 2515 ERIE BLVD. EAST

SYRACUSE,NY 13224

Phone: (315) 449-1016

HENDERSON'S DRUG STORE, INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 106 ARTERIAL RD. #2

SYRACUSE,NY 13206

Phone: (607) 271-9794

ECKERD CORPORATION

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 600 BUTTERNUT STREET

SYRACUSE,NY 13208

Phone: (315) 471-0436

KINNEY DRUGS INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2912 JAMES ST.

SYRACUSE,NY 13206

Phone: (315) 703-3356

CORAM HEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2949 ERIE BLVD EAST

SYRACUSE,NY 13224

Phone: (315) 425-8028

SAM'S EAST INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2649 ERIE BLVD. E.

SYRACUSE,NY 13224

Phone: (315) 445-4072

KINNEY DRUGS, INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 307 GIFFORD STREET

SYRACUSE,NY 13204

Phone: (315) 475-3441

TARGET CORPORATION

N/A N/A N/A $188.99 N/A $48.99 C/O PHARMACY

SYRACUSE,NY 13219

Phone: (315) 233-0601

SYRACUSE COMMUNITY PHARMACY INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 819 SOUTH SALINA ST.

SYRACUSE,NY 13202

Phone: (315) 476-3122

KINNEY DRUGS INC.

N/A N/A $137.89 $258.55 N/A $53.21 750 E. ADAMS ST.

SYRACUSE,NY 13210

Phone: (315) 464-5172

TOPS MARKETS LLC. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

700 FIRST NORTH ST.

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SYRACUSE,NY 13208

Phone: (315) 470-0988

C&J'S NORTHSIDE PHARMACY, INC.

N/A $156.88 N/A $225.74 $9.15 N/A 2301 TEALL AVE.

SYRACUSE,NY 13206

Phone: (315) 455-6677

CORAM HEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF GREATER NEW YORK

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2949 ERIE BLVD.

SYRACUSE,NY 13224

Phone: (315) 425-8028

ECKERD CORPORATION

N/A $179.99 N/A $223.99 N/A $53.99 C/O PHARMACY

SYRACUSE,NY 13219

Phone: (315) 487-0071

KINNEY DRUGS INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 307 NOTTINGHAM RD.

SYRACUSE,NY 13210

Phone: (315) 287-3600

G AND L DRUG, INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 550 HARRISON CENTER

SYRACUSE,NY 13203

Phone: (315) 476-4074

Nassau County Pharmacies in Hempstead

Advair Diskus Crestor

Lantus Solostar Nexium Synthroid

Ventolin HFA

MIRAJ PHARMACY CORP.

$225.00 $169.99 N/A $249.99 $20.00 $49.99 362 FULTON AVE.

HEMPSTEAD,NY 11550

Phone: (516) 489-9500

CUNNINGHAM, HENRY P.

$304.95 $170.40 $132.75 $232.65 N/A $70.50 D/B/A SHIPMAN'S PHARMACY

HEMPSTEAD,NY 11550

Phone: (516) 483-1767

STOP & SHOP SUPERMARKET COMPANY LLC, THE

$318.09 $182.99 $168.99 $284.99 $9.99 $55.99 C/O PHARMACY

HEMPSTEAD,NY 11550

Phone: (516) 539-2031

SENIDA, LLC

$322.28 $180.41 N/A $237.77 $11.86 $51.43 50-1 FULTON AVE

HEMPSTEAD,NY 11550

Phone: (516) 539-2144

WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC.

$322.99 $174.99 $168.10 $265.80 $13.19 $68.34 C/O PHARMACY

HEMPSTEAD,NY 11550

Phone: (516) 489-2211

ASTORIA BRIGHT, INC.

$325.06 $177.06 N/A $231.94 $17.67 $57.15 33 FRONT STREET

HEMPSTEAD,NY 11550

Phone: (516) 489-6770

PBS DRUGS INC. $330.22 $181.58 $186.18 $285.08 N/A $69.43

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126 JACKSON STREET

HEMPSTEAD,NY 11550

Phone: (516) 483-2800

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$345.99 $215.99 $169.99 $284.99 $13.99 $69.99 C/O PHARMACY

HEMPSTEAD,NY 11550

Phone: (516) 485-8774

PREFERRED PHARMACY INC.

$379.29 $208.39 $213.59 $326.69 $17.09 $80.19 175 FULTON AVE

HEMPSTEAD,NY 11550

Phone: (516) 483-5000

510 FULTON AVE CORP.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $55.50 510 FULTON AVE.

HEMPSTEAD,NY 11550

Phone: (516) 307-8430

CHOICE PHARMACY INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 510 FULTON AVE.

HEMPSTEAD,NY 11550

Phone: (516) 481-3144

D.R.A. PHARMAKON INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 389-391 PENINSULA BLVD.

HEMPSTEAD,NY 11550

Phone: (516) 280-4100

HEMPSTEAD DRUGS INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 54 MAIN ST.

HEMPSTEAD,NY 11550

Phone: (516) 538-3189

NATURES PHARMACY INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 397 FULTON AVENUE

HEMPSTEAD,NY 11550

Phone: (516) 483-3000

Suffolk County Pharmacies in Commack

Advair Diskus Crestor

Lantus Solostar Nexium Synthroid

Ventolin HFA

TARGET CORPORATION

$230.99 N/A $110.09 $188.99 N/A $56.99 C/O PHARMACY

COMMACK,NY 11725

Phone: (631) 462-8975

WAL-MART STORES EAST, LP

$253.32 $142.46 $152.84 $188.43 N/A $63.84 C/O PHARMACY

COMMACK,NY 11725

Phone: (631) 864-1671

VANCO PHARMACY, INC.

$271.90 N/A $129.22 N/A N/A $51.80 30 VANDERBILT PARKWAY

COMMACK,NY 11725

Phone: (631) 499-1111

FINAL PHARMACY INC.

$272.15 N/A N/A $249.55 N/A $52.75 132 COMMACK ROAD

COMMACK,NY 11725

Phone: (631) 499-4438

TARGET CORPORATION $289.99 $141.99 N/A $188.99 N/A $48.99

C/O PHARMACY

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COMMACK,NY 11725

Phone: (631) 462-5463

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$296.99 N/A $131.99 $304.99 N/A $54.99 C/O PHARMACY

COMMACK,NY 11725

Phone: (631) 462-9077

WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC.

N/A $174.99 N/A $235.99 $36.99 $48.49 5001 JERICHO TPKE

COMMACK,NY 11725

Phone: (631) 858-0408

GENOVESE DRUG STORES, INC.

N/A N/A N/A $245.99 $15.99 $73.99 C/O PHARMACY

COMMACK,NY 11725

Phone: (631) 543-0079

SHOPRITE OF COMMACK LLC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $47.69 1 GARET PLACE

COMMACK,NY 11725

Phone: (631) 543-1028

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A C/O PHARMACY

COMMACK,NY 11725

Phone: (631) 462-5098

KING KULLEN PHARMACIES CORP.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 120 VETERANS MEMORIAL

COMMACK,NY 11725

Phone: (631) 864-3085

SAI PHARMACY LLC

N/A N/A N/A $231.94 N/A $50.48 1163 JERICHO TURNPIKE

COMMACK,NY 11725

Phone: (631) 543-3331

PATHMARK STORES, INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 6070 JERICHO TURNPIKE

COMMACK,NY 11725

Phone: (631) 499-3072

RX EXPRESS PHARMACY OF COMMACK, INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1163 JERICHO TURNPIKE

COMMACK,NY 11725

Phone: (631) 543-3331

Westchester County Pharmacies in White Plains

Advair Diskus Crestor

Lantus Solostar Nexium Synthroid

Ventolin HFA

WAL-MART STORES EAST, LP

$253.32 $153.68 $152.84 $188.43 $4.00 $63.84 C/O PHARMACY

WHITE PLAINS,NY 10601

Phone: (914) 285-0690

JELUCA PHARMACY CORP.

$285.00 N/A N/A $227.10 N/A $64.50 811 N. BROADWAY

WHITE PLAINS,NY 10603

Phone: (914) 949-6100

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C. $287.99 N/A N/A $234.99 N/A $54.99

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C/O PHARMACY

WHITE PLAINS,NY 10607

Phone: (914) 682-7523

WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC.

$294.99 N/A N/A $221.99 $15.99 $66.99 210 WESTCHESTER AVE.

WHITE PLAINS,NY 10604

Phone: (914) 686-0005

EXPRESS DRUGS & SURGICALS, INC.

$298.98 N/A N/A $241.75 N/A $51.68 276 MAIN ST.

WHITE PLAINS,NY 10601

Phone: (914) 948-4696

SHOPRITE SUPERMARKETS INC.

$307.39 $218.59 $179.59 $233.59 N/A $64.99 CITY CENTER

WHITE PLAINS,NY 10601

Phone: (914) 539-4503

TARGET CORPORATION

$314.99 N/A $110.99 $188.99 $4.00 $63.99 C/O PHARMACY

WHITE PLAINS,NY 10601

Phone: (914) 821-0013

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$320.99 $200.99 $169.99 $303.99 $14.59 $69.99 C/O PHARMACY

WHITE PLAINS,NY 10605

Phone: (914) 287-7650

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$320.99 $200.99 $130.99 $248.99 $14.29 $54.99 C/O PHARMACY

WHITE PLAINS,NY 10605

Phone: (914) 686-0226

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$333.99 N/A N/A $271.99 N/A $69.99 C/O PHARMACY

WHITE PLAINS,NY 10601

Phone: (914) 949-0961

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C..

$344.99 $222.99 N/A $264.99 $14.59 $69.99 C/O PHARMACY

WHITE PLAINS,NY 10603

Phone: (914) 328-4925

MIDRAG NINE PHARMACY INC.

$377.20 $206.31 $211.57 $324.59 N/A $78.15 377 TARRYTOWN ROAD

WHITE PLAINS,NY 10607

Phone: (914) 948-4141

DVS PHARMACY INC.

$401.17 $224.75 N/A $296.09 $22.83 $70.52 460 MAMARONECK AVENUE

WHITE PLAINS,NY 10605

Phone: (914) 948-1900

MIRRA PHARMACY CORP.

$411.50 N/A $227.30 $240.20 N/A $88.30 170 MAPLE AVE.

WHITE PLAINS,NY 10601

Phone: (914) 949-7000

JMR PHARMACY INC N/A N/A $139.14 $256.31 N/A $53.98

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1215 MAMARONECK AVENUE

WHITE PLAINS,NY 10605

Phone: (914) 948-4818

J & I PHARMACY CORP.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 288 MAMARONECK AVENUE

WHITE PLAINS,NY 10605

Phone: (914) 997-8573

KMART CORPORATION

N/A N/A N/A $269.97 $16.99 $52.97 C/O PHARMACY

WHITE PLAINS,NY 10607

Phone: (914) 683-0360

WHITE PLAINS PHARMACY LLC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 276 MAIN ST.

WHITE PLAINS,NY 10601

Phone: (914) 607-3939

STOP & SHOP SUPERMARKET COMPANY, THE

N/A N/A N/A $220.99 N/A $49.99 C/O PHARMACY

WHITE PLAINS,NY 10601

Phone: (914) 997-1530

DUANE READE

N/A $193.99 $172.99 $234.00 $16.99 $58.99 C/O PHARMACY

WHITE PLAINS,NY 10601

Phone: (914) 761-7718

GREENBURGH HEALTH CENTER INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A C/O PHARMACY

WHITE PLAINS,NY 10607

Phone: (914) 989-7603

City of New York, Bronx Pharmacies in/close to zip code 10455

Advair Diskus Crestor

Lantus Solostar Nexium Synthroid

Ventolin HFA

R. B. WILLIAMSON, INC.

$273.29 $169.38 $149.50 $204.52 $13.05 $43.70 542 SOUTHERN BLVD.

BRONX,NY 10455

Phone: (718) 665-6771

904 PROSPECT PHARMACY, INC.

$294.94 $186.48 $183.50 $229.25 $13.68 $51.36 904 PROSPECT AVE.

BRONX,NY 10459

Phone: (718) 991-6700

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$291.54 $194.99 $160.64 $249.04 $9.99 $53.54 3012 3RD AVE

BRONX,NY 10455

Phone: (718) 665-6506

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$291.54 $179.34 $160.64 $249.04 $9.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

BRONX,NY 10455

Phone: (718) 402-5851

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$291.54 $179.99 $170.84 $249.04 $15.99 $53.54 840 WESTCHESTER AVE

BRONX,NY 10459

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Phone: (718) 378-4600

TU FARMACIA, INC.

$267.90 $162.87 $125.22 $225.18 $17.60 $53.86 553 SOUTHERN BLVD.

BRONX,NY 10455

Phone: (718) 292-8513

LONGWOOD DRUG & SURGICAL, INC.

$341.98 $196.85 $188.28 $255.98 $18.35 $54.98 839-B PROSPECT AVE.

BRONX,NY 10459

Phone: (718) 542-4770

ARKAYEM, LLC

$350.50 $193.88 $181.45 $248.60 $20.67 $76.38 824 EAST 156TH ST

BRONX,NY 10455

Phone: (718) 993-5757

NAYOSHA PHARMACY L.L.C.

$341.33 $200.41 $174.02 $265.45 $15.10 $77.05 755 EAST 149TH STREET

BRONX,NY 10455

Phone: (718) 742-9500

KAY-RAY ENTERPRISES INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 656 WESTCHESTER AVENUE

BRONX,NY 10455

Phone: (718) 585-7158

TROY PHARMACY & SURGICAL SUPPLIES CORP.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 736 EAST 152ND STREET

BRONX,NY 10455

Phone: (718) 292-2088

EVE III PHARMACY, INC.1 1026 49TH ST. BROOKLYN, NY 11219 Phone: (718) 292-9292

$267.39 N/A $124.72 $224.67 $15.57 $62.48

City of New York, Brooklyn Pharmacies in/close to zip code 11217

Advair Diskus Crestor

Lantus Solostar Nexium Synthroid

Ventolin HFA

TARGET CORPORATION

$230.99 $141.99 $152.99 $189.99 N/A $48.99 C/O PHARMACY

BROOKLYN,NY 11217

Phone: (718) 290-1110

SIRI PHARMACY, INC.

$279.29 $182.19 N/A $234.39 N/A $59.29 23 FLATBUSH AVE.

BROOKLYN,NY 11217

Phone: (718) 596-7397

SALTZMAN PHARMACY INC.

$285.26 $174.44 $151.57 $224.18 $15.08 $53.47 96 THIRD AVE.

BROOKLYN,NY 11217

Phone: (718) 625-0141

GREENE COMMUNITY PHARMACY, INC.

$292.59 $177.06 $135.64 $231.94 N/A $50.48 702 FULTON STREET

BROOKLYN,NY 11217

Phone: (718) 834-6368

1 This pharmacy is listed in the zip code, despite the fact that it is located in Brooklyn, NY.

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GOWANUS PHARMACY LLC

$294.92 N/A $122.72 $222.68 $13.68 $51.36 236 HOYT STREET

BROOKLYN,NY 11217

Phone: (718) 797-3637

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$294.99 $194.99 $159.99 $237.99 N/A $57.99 C/O PHARMACY

BROOKLYN,NY 11201

Phone: (718) 643-3570

CREST PHARMACY LTD.

$297.93 $181.58 $128.86 $233.80 N/A $53.93 196 FLATBUSH AVENUE

BROOKLYN,NY 11217

Phone: (718) 399-8677

DUANE READE

$311.99 $202.99 $154.99 $234.00 N/A $50.99 C/O PHARMACY

BROOKLYN,NY 11201

Phone: (718) 643-9505

DUANE READE

$316.99 $193.99 $172.99 $240.90 $16.99 $71.99 C/O PHARMACY

BROOKLYN,NY 11217

Phone: (718) 399-2716

WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC.

$322.99 $178.99 $172.99 $226.50 $13.79 $52.92 C/O PHARMACY

BROOKLYN,NY 11217

Phone: (718) 858-8562

EMCON PHARMACY INC.

$324.68 $172.94 $177.31 $271.52 $16.47 $51.36 49 FIFTH AVE.

BROOKLYN,NY 11217

Phone: (718) 789-3370

NEVINS DRUGS, INC

$326.70 $174.93 $179.31 $231.24 $15.56 $53.36 326 LIVINGSTON ST.

BROOKLYN,NY 11217

Phone: (718) 422-0100

PATHMARK STORES, INC.

$346.49 $167.66 N/A $249.89 N/A $69.49 C/O PHARMACY

BROOKLYN,NY 11217

Phone: (718) 399-6239

HONG KONG PHARMACY CORP.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 228 FLATBUSH AVE

BROOKLYN,NY 11217

Phone: (718) 230-3303

INTERBORO PHARMACY INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 75 NEVINS ST

BROOKLYN,NY 11217

Phone: (718) 858-5500

City of New York, Manhattan Pharmacies in/close to zip code 10009

Advair Diskus Crestor

Lantus Solostar Nexium Synthroid

Ventolin HFA

SECOND AVE. CHEMISTS INC.

$260.00 $170.25 $171.60 $225.00 $15.15 $52.50 101 SECOND AVE.

NEW YORK,NY 10003

Phone: (212) 473-1587

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC. $277.94 $194.99 $138.99 $249.04 $15.99 $53.54

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C/O PHARMACY

NEW YORK,NY 10009

Phone: (212) 979-2455

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$300.89 $202.29 $160.64 $221.84 $9.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

NEW YORK,NY 10009

Phone: (212) 475-5315

DUANE READE

$312.99 $178.99 N/A $234.00 N/A $52.99 C/O PHARMACY

NEW YORK,NY 10003

Phone: (212) 388-0800

K & R UNITED CORP.

$314.95 $159.96 $161.95 $253.96 $14.95 $65.96 227 AVENUE B

NEW YORK,NY 10009

Phone: (212) 505-1788

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$315.99 $179.99 $159.99 $249.04 $15.99 $69.69 C/O PHARMACY

NEW YORK,NY 10003

Phone: (212) 388-9348

LOISAIDA RX, INC.

$316.82 $198.98 $151.57 $244.31 $16.97 $52.86 273 EAST THIRD ST.

NEW YORK,NY 10009

Phone: (212) 254-7307

A.P.K.G. PHARMACY INC.

$316.82 $174.44 $124.22 $224.15 $15.08 $52.86 360 E. 4TH ST.

NEW YORK,NY 10009

Phone: (212) 677-7335

WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC.

$322.99 $190.80 $145.99 $239.70 $13.79 $71.42 C/O PHARMACY

NEW YORK,NY 10009

Phone: (212) 777-0740

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$337.99 $188.99 $161.99 $253.99 $13.99 $65.99 C/O PHARMACY

NEW YORK,NY 10003

Phone: (212) 254-1454

DUANE READE

$339.99 $178.99 $149.99 $240.90 N/A $64.99 C/O PHARMACY

NEW YORK,NY 10009

Phone: (212) 375-9000

NY FIRST AVE. CORPORATION

$348.50 $178.06 $196.69 $268.74 $18.67 $58.15 206 FIRST AVE.

NEW YORK,NY 10009

Phone: (212) 253-8686

EQUAL CARE PHARMACY, INC

$358.30 $169.00 $178.95 $219.18 $38.00 $57.65 753 E 5TH ST

NEW YORK,NY 10009

Phone: (212) 228-6137

B.N.D. PHARMACY INC.

$378.73 $237.28 $147.56 $326.47 $18.86 $61.93 277 FIRST AVE.

NEW YORK,NY 10003

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Phone: (212) 228-2260

TRIGUN PHARMACY INC.

$379.45 $233.15 $209.95 $262.15 $15.95 $73.95 178 AVENUE C.

NEW YORK,NY 10009

Phone: (212) 228-0764

AVENUE A PHARMACY INC.

$392.89 $199.19 N/A $276.99 $20.99 $81.29 41 AVENUE A

NEW YORK,NY 10009

Phone: (212) 260-4878

EAST DRIVE PHARMACY, INC.

$467.75 $235.32 $260.72 $338.61 $15.20 $71.79 93 AVE. D

NEW YORK,NY 10009

Phone: (212) 228-0400

PROCARE PHARMACY, L.L.C

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A C/O PHARMACY

NEW YORK,NY 10003

Phone: (212) 254-7760

City of New York, Queens Pharmacies in/close to zip code 11104

Advair Diskus Crestor

Lantus Solostar Nexium Synthroid

Ventolin HFA

NEW NEIGHBORHOOD PHARMACY

$285.24 $161.87 N/A $224.18 N/A $45.57 45-12 GREENPOINT AVE.

SUNNYSIDE,NY 11104

Phone: (718) 361-6060

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$294.99 $179.99 $138.99 $237.99 $15.99 $49.29 C/O PHARMACY

SUNNYSIDE,NY 11104

Phone: (718) 433-0941

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$315.99 $210.99 $174.99 $237.99 $15.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

SUNNYSIDE,NY 11104

Phone: (718) 392-8474

GENOVESE DRUG STORES, INC.

$294.99 $194.99 $160.64 $223.99 $9.99 $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

WOODSIDE,NY 11377

Phone: (718) 426-7572

CRICOR HOLDINGS INC.

$261.89 $187.89 $163.89 $195.00 $17.49 $58.29 42-02 B GREENPOINT AVE.

SUNNYSIDE,NY 11104

Phone: (718) 433-3091

DUANE READE

$316.99 $178.99 $145.99 $234.00 $16.99 $58.99 C/O PHARMACY

WOODSIDE,NY 11377

Phone: (718) 476-8655

GMJS PHARMACY, INC.

$280.55 $183.45 $188.05 $245.50 $14.95 $65.35 43-20 43RD AVENUE

SUNNYSIDE,NY 11104

Phone: (718) 937-0890

BNMB CORP.

$300.04 $170.50 $130.96 $235.90 $16.51 $65.60 39-51 QUEENS BLVD

SUNNYSIDE,NY 11104

Phone: (718) 482-0003

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CVS ALBANY, L.L.C

$283.99 $188.99 $139.99 $232.99 $13.99 $65.99 41-08 QUEENS BLVD

SUNNYSIDE,NY 11104

Phone: (718) 361-6014

GREENPOINT PHARMACY CORP.

$324.68 $186.47 $123.72 $222.68 N/A $66.12 40-26 GREENPOINT AVE.

LONG ISLAND CITY,NY 11104

Phone: (718) 937-1750

NEW HORIZON PHARMACY CORP.

$319.32 $201.48 $165.64 $246.81 $19.47 $70.12 45-60 43RD. ST.

SUNNYSIDE,NY 11104

Phone: (718) 349-6767

GSSV PHARMACY INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 40-02 QUEENS BLVD.

SUNNYSIDE,NY 11104

Phone: (718) 361-2084

K.R.D. PHARMACY, INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 48-11 SKILLMAN AVE.

SUNNYSIDE GARDENS,NY 11104

Phone: (718) 729-1400

GENOVESE DRUG STORES, INC.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A C/O PHARMACY

SUNNYSIDE,NY 11104

Phone: (718) 784-0070

City of New York, Staten Island Pharmacies in/close to zip code 10314

Advair Diskus Crestor

Lantus Solostar Nexium Synthroid

Ventolin HFA

WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC.

$303.99 $178.99 $152.99 $235.99 $15.99 $47.49 1579 FOREST AVE

STATEN ISLAND,NY 10302

Phone: (718) 420-0360

WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC.

$303.99 $176.99 $170.30 $221.99 $15.99 $50.99 955 MANOR RD.

STATEN ISLAND,NY 10314

Phone: (718) 983-7390

KMLT LLC

$328.89 $179.49 N/A $241.09 $3.99 $51.09 985 RICHMOND AVE

STATEN ISLAND,NY 10314

Phone: (718) 982-8615

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C..

$303.99 $174.99 $121.99 $253.99 $13.69 $51.99 C/O PHARMACY

STATEN ISLAND,NY 10302

Phone: (718) 448-8744

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C..

$303.99 $174.99 $174.99 $284.99 $13.69 $51.99 C/O PHARMACY

STATEN ISLAND,NY 10314

Phone: (718) 447-0300

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C..

$337.99 $203.99 $174.99 $239.99 $13.99 $51.99 C/O PHARMACY

STATEN ISLAND,NY 10314

Phone: (718) 370-0365

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.. $348.99 $174.99 $174.99 $284.99 $13.99 $51.99

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C/O PHARMACY

STATEN ISLAND,NY 10303

Phone: (718) 982-8019

RITE AID OF NEW YORK, INC.

$294.99 $194.99 N/A $221.84 N/A $53.54 C/O PHARMACY

STATEN ISLAND,NY 10314

Phone: (718) 698-0500

DUANE READE

$339.99 $202.99 $149.99 $220.99 N/A $58.99 C/O PHARMACY

STATEN ISLAND,NY 10314

Phone: (718) 697-0422

KING KULLEN PHARMACIES CORP.

N/A N/A N/A $238.99 N/A $62.99 1441 RICHMOND AVE.

STATEN ISLAND,NY 10314

Phone: (718) 698-2632

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C..

$283.99 $215.99 $121.99 $219.99 $13.99 $65.99 C/O PHARMACY

STATEN ISLAND,NY 10314

Phone: (718) 761-2900

CVS ALBANY, L.L.C.

$303.99 $188.99 $161.99 $232.99 $13.69 $65.99 C/O PHARMACY

STATEN ISLAND,NY 10314

Phone: (718) 761-5500

WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC.

$324.60 $178.99 $142.99 $215.99 $13.19 $68.34 C/O PHARMACY

STATEN ISLAND,NY 10310

Phone: (718) 448-6486

PATHMARK STORES, INC.

$396.19 $167.66 $122.03 $242.89 $19.19 $69.49 C/O PHARMACY

STATEN ISLAND,NY 10302

Phone: (718) 448-6758

WALGREEN EASTERN CO., INC.

$322.99 $211.99 $142.99 $217.99 $15.99 $132.48 C/O PHARMACY

STATEN ISLAND,NY 10314

Phone: (718) 698-8526

DUANE READE

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A C/O PHARMACY

STATEN ISLAND,NY 10302

Phone: (718) 981-5470

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Endnotes: 1 The report focuses on six most frequently prescribed brand name prescription drugs. 2 New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Questions and Answers About Pharmacists and Pharmacies, July 10, 2003, http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/pharm/pharmqa703.htm and the New York State Department of Health, https://apps.health.ny.gov/pdpw/Faq.action#Q1. 3 The so-called “doughnut hole” is part of Medicare coverage in which traditionally-covered seniors pay for a portion of their drug costs. The “hole” is expected to be closed in 2019. 4 United State Census Bureau, “Health Coverage In The United States, 2016,” https://www.census.gov/library/publications/2017/demo/p60-260.html, see: Table A-5, “Number of People Without Health Insurance Coverage by State: 2013 to 2016” and Table 6, “Percentage of People Without Health Insurance Coverage by State: 2013 to 2016.” 5 There were two other prices were so high ($638.70 and $931.50) that we were concerned about accuracy and thus we did not include them in this analysis. Those prices are available in the appendix. 6 There was one other price so high ($509.14) that we were concerned about accuracy and thus we did not include it in this analysis. The price is available in the appendix. 7 There was one other price so high ($363.04) that we were concerned about accuracy and thus we did not include it in this analysis. The price is available in the appendix. 8 There was one other price so high ($126.10) that we were concerned about accuracy and thus we did not include it in this analysis. The price is available in the appendix. 9 This is the Bronx zip code we looked at. The data is based on the pharmacies contained within or at most .5 miles of that zip code. 10 This is the Brooklyn zip code we looked at. The data is based on the pharmacies contained within or at most .5 miles of that zip code. 11 This is the Manhattan zip code we looked at. The data is based on the pharmacies contained within or at most .5 miles of that zip code. 12 This is the Queens zip code we looked at. The data is based on the pharmacies contained within or at most .5 miles of that zip code. 13 This is the Staten Island zip code we looked at. The data is based on the pharmacies contained within or at most 2 miles of that zip code. 14 There was one other price that was so high ($132.48) that we were concerned about accuracy and thus we did not include it in this analysis. The price is available in the appendix. 15 New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Questions and Answers About Pharmacists and Pharmacies, July 10, 2003, http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/pharm/pharmqa703.htm. 16 New York State Education Law, section 6826. 17 See WebMD, https://www.webmd.com/drug-medication/news/20150508/most-prescribed-top-selling-drugs 18 All descriptions of the drugs surveyed and their therapeutic use come from the website www.webmd.com. 19 These tips were adapted from the afterword of The Truth About Drug Companies, by Dr. Marcia Angell, p. 261.