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WAL-MART BRINGS $4 GENERIC PROGRAM TO OHIO
Customer demand leads to $4 prescription program launching in 12 new states today – three months earlier than projected BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Oct. 26, 2006 – Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT)
announced that its 158 stores in Ohio will begin participating in Wal-Mart’s $4 generic
prescription program starting today.
“No one in Ohio should have to cut pills in half, decide between taking medicine andputting food on the table, or go without medicines altogether,” said Wal-Mart President andCEO Lee Scott. “We are proud to be leading this effort to make sure our nation’s seniors,working families and uninsured get the medications they need at a price they can afford.” Today’s announcement brought 12 new states with a total of 1,008 stores into the $4generic program. The new states are: Alabama, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland,Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Ohio, South Dakota and Virginia.
The program, which was launched in 1,499 pharmacies in 15 states during the pastmonth, was originally slated to begin in states outside of Florida no earlier than January2007. Customer demand, however, prompted Wal-Mart to accelerate the program’slaunch. The other states already participating include: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas,Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, NorthCarolina, Oregon, Texas and Vermont.
The $4 generic program includes 314 generic prescriptions available for up to a 30-daysupply at commonly prescribed dosages. The list of 314 generic prescriptions is made upof as many as 143 compounds in 24 therapeutic categories.
Wal-Mart estimates that the list of $4 prescription medications represents nearly 25 percentof prescriptions currently dispensed in its pharmacies nationwide. According to thewww.rxlist.com, the list also represents 14 of the top 20 prescribed medications in theUnited States. Generic medicines have an estimated cost that is 30 to 60 percent lower thanan equivalent brand name product.
In making this announcement, Bill Simon, executive vice president of Wal-Mart'sProfessional Services Division, indicated that the customer response has beensignificant. Within four days of the October 19 roll out announcement, more than152,000 new prescriptions were filled by Wal-Mart pharmacies in all 14 states.
Simon said he has heard hundreds of stories from customers and pharmacists about theprogram’s value. He noted, many customers have been surprised by the savings.
“In Texas, when a woman was told that the prescriptions were $4 apiece, she becamefearful that one of our associates was trying to be overly kind and help her pay for them.
So she said that she could not accept the prescriptions because she did not want thecashier to be fired. When the pharmacist convinced her otherwise, she exclaimed – withtears in her eyes – that she was going out to celebrate by having a Whataburger® forsupper,” said Simon. “You see, she hadn’t been able to treat herself to this indulgencefor nearly a year because she was on such a tight budget. We take great pride in knowingthat this program is making a real difference in our customers’ lives.” Simon said customer savings on top-selling prescription medications in the program areprojected to be significant. For specific medications, the company estimates thefollowing approximate savings to Wal-Mart, Neighborhood Market and Sam’s Clubcustomers and members in the 27 participating states, based on September average retailprices from www.myfloridarx.com: • Fluoxetine (20 mg), an antidepressant: nearly $1.9 million monthly and $23.2 million annually on this medication.
• Amoxicillin (500 mg), an antibiotic: about $1.3 million monthly and $15.5 million annually on this medication.
Simon said that Wal-Mart will continue to push for expansion to other states as quicklyas possible.
“Our goal is to respond to customer demand, but to do so in a way that doesn’t hamperour ability to serve our customers,” he said. “We are listening to our pharmacists andlooking at our supply chain management and in-store operations, so that we can figureout how we can continue to make this program available to as many customers aspossible without jeopardizing our business or the relationship between our customers andour pharmacists.” Consumers interested in saving money on prescriptions through the program should asktheir doctor if a generic is available for their prescription and if it is right for them. Atthis time, the $4 prescriptions are not available by mail order, but are available on-line, orby telephone for refills only for in-person pickup in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas,Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan,Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York,North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont and Virginia.
In addition to offering the $4 generic program in 27 states, Wal-Mart and Sam’s Clubpharmacies offer multiple benefits to consumers. With its proprietary interactivecomputer system, Wal-Mart speeds up workflow and accuracy in product distribution,allowing pharmacists to spend more time with customers. The company also designatesone pharmacy associate per store to serve as the “Medicare Part D expert,” which inconjunction with its in-store informational kiosks, helps customers understand both theenrollment process and the benefits to which they are entitled.
These systems have enabled the retailer to help enroll 1,080,000 people for the MedicarePart D prescription drug benefit. Wal-Mart pharmacies’ sophisticated coordination ofbenefits services enables them to process up to four payors for Medicare beneficiariesand up to three payors for non-Medicare beneficiaries, leading to less reimbursementhassle and paperwork for customers. Through its leadership, Wal-Mart hasrevolutionized the packaging of pharmaceuticals by offering safer, user-friendly blisterpacks that contain individual periodic doses of medications, along with product detailsand easy-to-understand instructions for consumers. Wal-Mart also offers low pricing onover-the-counter medications. In fact, the company estimates it will save its customersapproximately $20 million on cough, cold and fever medications this cold and flu season.
For further information on the program, including store locations, customers can call 1-800-WAL-MART, go to www.walmart.com, or visit their Wal-Mart, NeighborhoodMarket or Sam’s Club in the 27 participating states to discuss the program with theirpharmacist or to pick up a brochure explaining program details.
Wal-Mart/SAM’S CLUB $4 Generic Prescription Program
The following generic prescriptions are available under the Wal-Mart $4 genericprescription drug program, as of October 26, 2006. The price is available in select storesonly, and to up to a 30 day supply at commonly prescribed dosages. The prescriptions onthis list are subject to change at any time.
Allergy
Loratadine 10MG TAB
Loratadine 5MG/5ML SYP
Analgesics
Antipy/Benzo Otic SOL
Baclofen 10MG TAB
Cyclobenzaprine 10MG TAB
Cyclobenzaprine 5MG TAB
Tramadol HCL 50MG TAB
Anti-anxiety
Busiprone 5MG
Busiprone 10 MG
Anti-inflammatory
Betameth DIP 0.05% CRE 15
Betameth DIP 0.05% CRE 45
Betameth VAL 0.1% CRE 15
Betameth VAL 0.1% CRE 45
Betameth VAL 0.1% OIN 15
Betameth VAL 0.1% OIN 45
Dexamethason 0.5MG TAB
Dexamethason 0.75MG TAB
Dexamethason 4MG TAB
Diclotenac 75MG DR TAB
Fluocinide ACET 0.01% SOL
Fluocinonide 0.05% CRE 15
Fluocinonide 0.05% CRE 30
Hydrocortisone 1% CRE
Hydrocortisone 2.5% CRM
Ibuprofen 100/5ML SUS
Ibuprofen 400MG TAB
Ibuprofen 600MG TAB
Iburpofen 800MG TAB
Indomethacin 25MG CAP
Meloxicam 15MG
Meloxicam 7.5 MG
Methylprednisolone 4MG PAK
Methylprednisolone 4MG TAB
Naproxen 375MG TAB
Naproxen 500MG TAB
Piroxicam 20MG CAP
Prednisone 10MG TAB
Prednisone 2.5MG TAB
Prednisone 20MG TAB
Prednisone 5MG TAB
Prednisone 5MG 6DAYPAK
Salsalate 500MG TAB
Triamcinolon 0.025% CRE 15Triamcinolon 0.025% CRE 80Triamcinolon 0.1% CRE 15Triamcinolon 0.1% CRE 80Triamcinolon 0.1% OIN 15Triamcinolon 0.1% OIN 80Triamcinolon 0.5% CRE Antibiotic
Amoxicillin 125/5ML SUS 100
Amoxicillin 125/5ML SUS 80
Amoxicillin 125/5ML SUS 150
Amoxicillin 200/5ML SUS 50
Amoxicillin 250/5ML SUS 100
Amoxicillin 250/5ML SUS 80
Amoxicillin 250/5ML SUS 150
Amoxicillin 250MG CAP
Amoxicillin 400/5ML SUS 50
Amoxicillin 400/5ML SUS 100
Amoxicillin 500MG CAP
Amoxil 50MG/ML DRO
Bacitracin OP OIN
Cephalexin 250MG CAP
Cephalexin 500MG CAP
Ciprofloxacin 500MG TAB
Doxycycline HYC 100MG CAP
Doxycycline HYC 100MG TAB
Doxycycline HYC 50MG CAP
Erythrocin 250MG TAB
Erothromycin 2% SOL
Erothromycin OP OIN
Erothromycin 250MG ECCAP
Gentamicin 0.1% CRE
Gentamicin 0.1% OIN
Gentamicin 0.3% OP SOL
Isoniazid 300MG TAB
Metronidazol 250MG TAB
Metronidazol 500MG TAB
Neo/Poly/Dex 0.1% OPOIN
Neo/Poly/Dex 0.1% OPSUS
Penicillin VK 125/5MLSOL
Penicillin VK 250/5MLSOL
Penicillin VK 250MG TAB
Selenium SUL 2.5% LOT
SMZTMP DS 800160 TAB
SMZTMP 20040/5 SUS
SMZTMP 40080MG TAB
Sulfacetamide SOD 10% OP SOL
Tetracycline 250MG CAP
Tetracycline 500MG CAP
Tobramycin 0.3% OP SOLCiprofloxacin 250MG TABPolymixin SULF/TMP SOL Antidepressant
Amitriptylin 100MG TAB
Amitriptylin 10MG TAB
Amitriptylin 25MG TAB
Amitriptylin 50MG TAB
Amitriptylin 75MG TAB
Citalopram 20MG TAB
Citalopram 40MG TAB
Doxepin HCL 100MG CAP
Doxepin HCL 10MG CAP
Doxepin HCL 25MG CAP
Doxepin HCL 50MG CAP
Doxepin HCL 75MG CAP
Fluoxetine 10MG CAP
Fluoxetine 20MG CAP
Fluoxetine 40MG CAP
Nortriptylin 10MG CAP
Nortriptylin 25MG CAP
Paroxetine 10MG TAB
Paroxetine 20MG TAB
Trazodone 100MG TAB
Trazodone 150MG TAB
Trazodone 50MG TAB
Antifungal
Fluconazole 150MG TAB
Nystat/Triam CRE 15
Nystat/Triam CRE 30
Nystat/Triam OIN 15
Nystatin 100000U CRE 15
Nystatin 100000U CRE 30
Nystatin100000U OIN 15
Nystatin 100000U OIN 30
Antipsychotic
Fluphenazine 1MG TAB
Haloperidol 0.5MG TAB
Haloperidol 1MG TAB
Haloperidol 2MG TAB
Haloperidol 5MG TAB
Lithium Carb 300MG CAP
Prochlorperazine 10MG TAB
Thioridazine 25MG TAB
Thioridazine 50MG TAB
Thiothixene 2MG CAP
Antiviral
Acyclyovir 200MG CAP
Anxiety
Hydroxyzine HCL10MG/5ML SYP
Asthma
Albuterol 0.5% NEB
Albuterol 2MG TAB
Albuterol 2MG/5ML SYP
Albuterol 4MG TAB
Cardiac
Amiloride/HCTZ 550 TAB
Atenol/CHLOR 5025MGTAB
Atenol/CHLOR100-25MGTAB
Atenolol 100MG TAB
Atenolol 25MG TAB
Atenolol 50MG TAB
Benazepril 10MG TAB
Benazepril 20MG TAB
Benazepril 40MG TAB
Benazepril 5MG TAB
Bisoprolol/HCTZ 10/6.25 TAB
Bisoprolol/HCTZ 2.5/6.25TAB
Bisoprolol/HCTZ 56.25MGTAB
Bumetanide 0.5MG TAB
Bumetanide 1MG TAB
Captopril 100MG TAB
Captopril 12.5MG TAB
Captopril 25MG TAB
Captopril 50MG TAB
Chlorthalidone 25MG TAB
Chlorthalidone 50MG TAB
Clonidine 0.1MG TAB
Clonidine 0.1MG PACK
Clonidine 0.2MG TAB
Clonidine 0.2MG PACK
Digitek 0.125MG TAB
Digitek 0.25MG TAB
Diltiazem 120MG TAB
Diltiazem 30MG TAB
Diltiazem 60MG TAB
Diltiazem 90MG TAB
Doxazosin 1MG TAB
Doxasozin 2MG TAB
Doxasozin 4MG TAB
Doxasozin 8MG TAB
Enalapril/HCTZ 512.5MGTAB
Enalapril 10MG TAB
Enalapril 2.5MG TABEnalapril 20MG TABEnalapril 5MG TABFurosemide 20MG TABFurosemide 40MG TABFurosemide 80MG TABGuanfacine 1MG TABHydralazine 10MG TABHydralazine 25MG TABHydrochlorothiazide 12.5MG CAPHydrochlorothiazide 25MG TABHydrochlorothiazide 50MG TABIndapamide 1.25MG TABIndapamide 2.5MG TABIsosorb mono 30MG ERTABIsosorb mono 60MG ERTABLisinopril-HCTZ 10-12.5MTABLisinopril-HCTZ 20-25MG TABLisinopril-HCTZ 20-12.5TABLisinopril 10MG TABLisinopril 2.5MG TABLisinopril 20MG TABLisinopril 5MG TABMethyldopa 250MG TABMethyldopa 500MG TABMetoprolol 100MG TABMetoprolol 25MG TABMetoprolol 50MG TABNadolol 20MG TABNadolol 40MG TABPindolol 10MG TABPindolol 5MG TABPrazosin HCL 1MG CAPPrazosin HCL 2MG CAPPrazosin HCL 5MG CAPPropranolol 10MG TABPropranolol 20MG TABPropranolol 40MG TABPropranolol 80MG TABSotalol HCL 80MG TABSpironolactone 25MG TABTerazosin 10MG CAPTerazosin 1MG CAPTerazosin 2MG CAPTerazosin 5MG CAPTriamterine/HCTZ 37.525 CAPTriamterine/HCTZ 37.525 TABTriamterine/HCTZ 7550MG TABVerapamil 120MG TABVerapamil 80MG TAB Cholesterol
Lovastatin 10MG TAB
Cough and Cold
Amibid DM 30600CR TAB
Benzonatate 100MG CAP
Decchlorphn LIQ
Decchlorphn DM SYP
Guaifenesin DM SYP
Promethazine DM SYP
Trivent DPC 6215/5 SYP
Diabetes
Glyburide 5MG TAB GREEN
Chlorpropam 100MG TAB
Glimepiride 1MG TAB
Glipizide 10MG TAB
Glipizide 5MG TAB
Glyburide MCR 3MG TAB
Glyburide MCR 6MG TAB
Glyburide 2.5MG TAB
Glyburide 5MG TAB BLUE
Metformin 1000MG TAB
Metformin 500MG TAB
Metformin 500MG ER TAB
Metformin 850MG TAB
Gastrointestinal
Belladonna ALK/PB TAB
Cimetidine 800MG TAB
Cytra2 SOL
Dicyclomine 10MG CAP
Famotidine 20MG TAB
Hyoscyamine 0.125/MLDRO
Hyoscyamine 0.125MG SUB
Hyoscyamine 0.125MG TAB
Hyoscyamine 0.375 ERTAB
Lactulose 10GM/15 SYP
Meclizine 12.5MG TAB
Meclizine 25MG TAB
Metoclopramide 10MG TAB
Metoclopramide 5MG/5ML SYP
Phenazopyridine 100MG TAB
Phenazopyridine D 200MG TAB
Promethazine 25MG TAB
Promethazine 6.25/5MLSYP
Ranitidine 150MG TAB
Dicylomine 20MG TAB
Glaucoma/Eye
Atropine SUL 1% OP SOL
Pilocarpine 1% OP SOL
Pilocarpine 2% OP SOL
Hormonal
Estradiol 0.5MG TAB
Estradiol 1MG TAB
Estradiol 2MG TAB
Estropipate 0.75MG TAB
Estropipate 1.5MG TAB
Medroxyprogesterone AC 10MG TAB
Medroxyprogesterone AC 2.5MG TAB
Medroxyprogesterone AC 5MG TAB
Miscellaneous
Allopurinol 100MG TAB
Allopurinol 300MG TAB
Chlorhexadrine GLU 0.12% SOL
Colchicine 0.6MG TAB
Hydrocortisone AC 25MG SUP
Lidocaine 2% VISC SOL
Oxybutynin 5MG TAB
Oncology/Cancer
Megestrol 20MG
Parkinson’s
Benztropine 2MG TAB
Trihexyphenadyl 2MG TAB
Seizure
Carbamazepine 200MG TAB
Thyroid
Levothyroxin 100MCG TAB
Levothyroxin 125MCG TAB
Levothyroxin 150MCG TAB
Levothyroxin 25MCG TAB
Levothyroxin 50MCG TAB
Levothyroxin 75MCG TAB
Levothyroxin 88MCG TAB
Levothyroxin 112MCG TAB
Levothyroxin 175MCG TAB
Vitamins
Ethedent 0.25MG CHW
Folic acid 1MG TAB
Klorcon 10 10MEQ ERTABKlorcon 8 TAB 8MEQ ERKlorcon M10 TABMagnesium oxide 400MG TABMag64 64MG TABMultivitamin 0.25MG CHWMultivitamin/FL/FE CHWMultivitamin/BET /FL 1MGCHWMultivitamin/BET 0.5MGFL CHWNatalcare PIC TABNatalcare Plus TABPotassium chloride 10% LIQPrenatal Rx TAB About Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) operates Wal-Mart Stores, Supercenters, Neighborhood
Markets and SAM'S CLUB locations in the United States. The company also operates in
Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras,
Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. The company's securities are
listed on the New York and NYSE Arca stock exchanges under the symbol WMT. More
information about Wal-Mart can be found by visiting www.walmartfacts.com.

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