Mega retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is using its controversial buying power to offer the generic versions of many popular drugs including amoxicillin and heart and blood pressure treatment lisinopril, which sells in brand names such as Prinivil and Zestril for as much as $100 for a 30 day supply. Over 300 medicines will be covered by the plan.
The program which starts today at 65 of the company stores in Tampa, Florida, is expected to include all of Florida by January 2007. Company officials say the entire U.S. should see the same pricing by the end of 2007
