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Where the deals are.(Upfront: news trends advice)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
Where the deals are
How Medicare drug-discount cards compare with two major online
discount pharmacy chains. Listed in order of increasing price.
DRUG DISCOUNT CARDS DRUGSTORE.COM COSTCO.COM
(30 TABLETS)
AVERAGE RANGE
Norvasc (5mg) $46 $43 to $49 $43 $44
Zoloft (50mg) 82 70 to 153 73 74
Celebrex (200mg) ...
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