Fred Meyer, QFC to offer $4 generics

PORTLAND, Ore. and BELLEVUE, Wash. In line with their parent company, Kroger, Fred Meyer Stores and QFC announced that they will begin offering pharmacy customers some generic drugs for $4 per prescription. The $4 generic prescriptions will be available at all QFC pharmacies in Washington and Oregon, and at all Fred Meyer pharmacies in Idaho, Oregon and Washington.

The $4 price will apply to more than 300 generic drugs prescribed for 30-day supplies for commonly prescribed dosages. The program will include generic alternatives for some of the most commonly prescribed drugs used to treat conditions such as diabetes, asthma, depression, heart disease, thyroid and other health problems.

The $4 prescriptions are available in Fred Meyer and QFC pharmacies as well as through on-line and telephone orders for customers to pick up in a store.