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 March 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 the ten prescription medications, which will allow 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 have been visiting pharmacies throughout the territory to ensure compliance. Click here for table of results for all three islands.
St. Croix
On St. Croix, Golden Rock Pharmacy had the lowest prices for eight of the ten prescription medications – Alphagan P, Cozaar, Flomax, Hyzaar, Lipitor, Vytorin, Plavix, and Xalatan. Christian’s Pharmacy had the lowest price for one of the prescription medications – Cosopt. Doctor’s Choice’s Sion Farm location had the lowest price on Humulin. (Price comparison table attached.)
St. Thomas and St. John
On St. Thomas, Tradewinds Pharmacy had the lowest prices on four of the ten medications – Alphagan P, Cozaar, Flomax, and Vytorin. Drug Farm Pharmacy Lockhart Gardens and Medical Arts locations followed closely by offering the lowest price on three medications – Hyzaar, Plavix and Xalatan.K-Mart pharmacy offered the lowest price on Cosopt. Healthy Living Pharmacy offered the lowest price on Lipitor. 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.