Buying generic drugs instead of brand name is one way most people save money on health care costs. According to the Generic Pharmaceutical Association, from 2002-2011–generic drug sales in the United States have created a savings of $1.07 trillion. But one independent pharmacist argues people are still spending too much.
Dave Marley’s burning desire to prove that independent pharmacies can compete with drug chains and mail-order companies has led the Winston-Salem entrepreneur to launch a statewide initiative pitching lower generic prices.
The extended supply program, Marley’s latest salvo in a long campaign against bigger operations, offers a discount for ordering a large supply of generic maintenance drugs at one time – typically six months to a year’s worth.