To those who think socialized medicine is expensive--Go fuck yourselves!
Needed to get my prescription for omeprazole (generic Prilosec) refilled. Insurance now won't pay for it because omeprazole OTC is available without a prescription.
Omeprazole - $30 for 30 pills cash price
Omeprazole OTC - it varies of course, but it was $14 for 28 pills there in the store
State of Washington to the rescue! I remembered the WPDP card in my wallet, and I asked. $9 for 30 pills!
If you live in the State of Washington, get yourself a WPDP card. It's free! Only downside is that everyone has to have their own card, so me, the wife, and each of the kids needs their own card. Did I mention that it's free?
http://www.rx.wa.gov/
When I go see my GI doc in a week to get a year prescription, I'm having him send it to the mail order pharmacy for WPDP. The price is $20.56 for 90 pills!
It's not a panacea as there are a number of drugs for which they can't get one a better price than say Canada. That's where I get my Asacol.
Gee, that's damned state government negotiating bulk prices is costing us money--only the "us" is Big Pharma!
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And not to be nosey, but long-term use of Prilosec can lead to major digestive issues and vitamin deficiencies because it neutralizes stomach acid. Maybe you could try experimenting with cutting gluten, sugar and pasteurized milk out of your diet. I know a woman who used to eat Prilosec like candy and once she found what the trouble was (wheat and soy) she didn't need it at all! I have read that story many times as well. Just trying to pass the thought along. To your health! 
