How come Maryse Jerich finds relief from her Parkinson’s disease symptoms by making necklaces? There are probably no concrete answers to that question. However, her determination is a very likely a significant part of the answer.
You can read her story, see pictures of Ms. Jerich, or watch the video by clicking
on this link to the abc7’s website in Chicago. If you have found an activity or treatment that has helped you live better with Parkinson’s disease, please email Matt at
mnilsen@myparkinsonsinfo.com. We would like to learn more for the benefit of our many readers.
Wal-Mart Will Use Florida as Launching Pad for Generic Discounts
Aggressive pricing helped Wal-Mart become the box-box giant that is the envy of the retail world. Now, Wal-Mart has zeroed in on generic drugs for its next aggressive pricing campaign.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. today announced that it will make nearly 300 generic drugs available for only $4 per prescription for up to a 30-day supply at commonly prescribed dosages. The program, to be launched on Friday, will be available to customers and associates of the 65 Wal-Mart, Neighborhood Market and Sam’s Club pharmacies in the Tampa Bay, Fla. Area. The strategy will expand to the entire state of Florida in January 2007.
“Each day in our pharmacies we see customers struggle with the cost of prescription drugs,” said Wal-Mart CEO H. Lee Scott, Jr. “By cutting the cost of many generics to $4, we are helping to ensure that our customers and associates get the medicines they need at a price they can afford. That’s a real solution for our nation’s working families.”
This story outlines a few more details about Wal-Mart’s current and future intentions with their aggressive pricing strategy. Wal-Mart reports that it intends to take the program to as many states as possible next year. The story also includes some criticism toward Wal-Mart, and some of its business practices.
Even Florida Governor Jeb Bush, put in his two-cents worth about today’s announcement: “This act of good corporate citizenship will help consumers manage healthcare costs, while benefiting Florida’s growing population,” he said.
Something tells us that this new strategy may be more than just a act of “good corporate citizenship.” We want to be careful not to sound too critical, however. This will probably open up access to a number of people who have not been able to use pharmaceuticals as aggressively as they have wanted to.
