The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) notifies the public of its latest territory-wide prescription medication survey findings. The findings are for the month of February and compare prices on ten of the most commonly used prescription medications for seniors (as indicated by AARP). The ten medications include: Alphagan P, Cosopt, Cozaar, Flomax, Humulin, Hyzaar, Lipitor, Plavix, Vytorin, and Xalatan.
“The prescription survey is aimed at informing consumers about which pharmacies have the best prices on these ten prescription medications, allowing them to make wise purchase choices. The survey has an additional goal of protecting consumers against fraudulent deceptive advertising practices associated with the advertising of prescription drug prices by making it mandatory for vendors to post and advertise the prescription drug prices. These rules and regulations are pursuant to Title 12A, Section123, of the Virgin Islands Code. DLCA inspectors will be visiting pharmacies throughout the territory to ensure compliance,” said Commissioner Biggs.
St. Croix
On St. Croix, Golden Rock Pharmacy had the lowest prices for seven of the ten prescription medications: Alphagan P, Cozaar, Flomax, Hyzaar, Lipitor, Vytorin and Xalatan. Christian’s Pharmacy had the lowest prices for two of the prescription medications: Cosopt and Humulin. K-Mart pharmacy had the lowest price on Plavix. (Price comparison table for all three islands)
St. Thomas and St. John
On St. Thomas, five pharmacies offered the lowest prices for at least two or more medications. K-Mart pharmacy offered the lowest prices for Plavix. Healthy Living Pharmacy offered the lowest prices for Cosopt and Lipitor. Tradewinds Pharmacy offered the lowest prices on Alphagan P, Cozaar, Flomax and Vytorin. Drug Farm Pharmacy Lockhart Gardens and Medical Arts locations offered the lowest price on Hyzaar and Xalatan. The Doctor’s Choice Time Center location offered the lowest price on Humulin. (Price comparison table attached.)
Prices compared are based on cash purchases and does not reflect insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or other discounts, if any. Consumers should also note that generics, which are usually cheaper, may be available for the medications compared in the survey.
