**Note: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A COSTCO MEMBER TO GET YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED AT A COSTCO WAREHOUSE. (The same holds true for alcohol purchases.) Booze, drugs, & FREE samples, no membership required - "It's a party!... 'All addicts welcomed!"
This has to be one of the first "Big Box" warehouses ever built, which means this particular location probably started out as a Price Club. (I'm somewhat surprised that it's not built of wood & straw, held together by mud.)
If I had to use one word to describe this particular warehouse it would be, "Goddamn'small!" (COSTCO Lite: Less square footage, products & calories)
'Before the ADHD kicks in, "Focus!" 'Now, on to the the pharmacy! Since moving to the area, HAPA, my bully-pit, has had one issue after another ranging from allergies, cuts in his pads, to a stubborn sore on his right, rear leg that I'm happy to report is about 95% back to normal... (Sigh) 'Damn dog.
HAPA & I relocated to Solano County from Laguna Niguel, (South Orange County), back in the middle of May & since he's been to the veterinarian about every two weeks. I wish I was exaggerating but sadly I have the receipts to prove it.
The reason I mention the dog is that COSTCO also fills pet prescriptions. (Note: Walmart does too.) Lately, I've been getting HAPA's Rx filled @ Walmart, overall great competitive pricing. However, when it came to refilling his preventive, Heartworm medication (HeartGard), it was a different story. HeartGard is a pretty standard Rx for dogs. Unfortunately, Walmart had none in stock. The medication was going to cost $55 (+tax), for six doses, a standard 6 mos supply, and in addition, about three days to receive it.
**Note: in regard to who offers the best value for Rx, always price shop & compare. I've found that one particular item may be less @ one pharmacy and visa versa... 'As in most cases.
If you're not familiar w/Heartworm disease you may want to brush up on some reading, especially since it is transmitted by mosquitoes. (Note: Dogs who live in hot, humid regions - conditions in which mosquitoes thrive - are at the greatest risk.) 'Kinda like THIS area... 'Not trying to play the fear card but it's best to have knowledge about it & if for anything, simply to raise awareness.
Heartworm (*From the ASPCA website) - https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/heartworm
When I lived in SoCal, the same Rx @ COSTCO was about $43 (+tax), and they generally had it in stock, less $, no wait time... So, after making a quick call to the COSTCO Pharmacy in Fairfield, here I am.
Autumn was more than helpful!... 'She rocked!! I gave her the warehouse information that the Rx was originally filled out @ in Laguna Niguel. Autumn said that the Rx should be ready in 20 minutes... 'And it was! ($45 +tax)
Heartgard Plus (Photo) - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/costco-pharmacy-fairfield?select=yAAufU6X_X0sFDAFGgekYQ#wc1X21dDpl9xfbysomf4RQ
Upon picking up HAPA Boy's medication, Autumn inquired if I was signed up for the COSTCO Member Rx Program?... "The what?" It's a program that could help save anyone a few dollars on prescriptions in the long run. "Awesome, sign me up!" I filled out the necessary paperwork, waited another 15 minutes and saved me about $5. (It's a not a lot of money BUT it was enough to cover the sales tax or an extra gallon of gas.) Total cost, about $50. A big mahalo to Autumn for her help & introducing me to this program. (15 minutes saved me 10%!)
COSTCO Member Rx Program Card - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/costco-pharmacy-fairfield?select=yAAufU6X_X0sFDAFGgekYQ#yAAufU6X_X0sFDAFGgekYQ
I've been using COSTCO for a number of years AND this was the first time that I've heard about the warehouse having such a discount program... 'Win!
So, if you use the COSTCO Pharmacy to fill your prescriptions, ask about their COSTCO Member Rx Program, if you're not already signed up. Five dollars by itself isn't Fort Knox but over time it could possibly add up to a full tank of gas. (Note: NOT all states offer the COSTCO Member Rx Program.)
'And remember: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A COSTCO MEMBER TO GET YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED AT A COSTCO WAREHOUSE.
- Big Aloha!
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