Just in from the Freakonomics blog.
Here’s just one of several generic drugs available, and the ridiculous price differences from stores too many of us trust(ed). Costco seems to be the only one that’s not gouging its customers:
Generic Zocor (40mg #90)
$11.66 (Costco)
$164.99 (CVS, Houston)
$180.99 (CVS, L.A.)
$194.19 (Walgreens, Houston)
$221.89 (Walgreens, N.Y.)
$194.19 (Walgreens, L.A.)
More disgusting examples here.
