Shop Rite launches free antibiotics program

KEASBEY, N.J. ShopRite Pharmacies launched over the weekend its free antibiotics program, which offers a 14-day supply of commonly prescribed generic oral antibiotics free of charge.

The program, which runs until March 28, is available to all patients, with or without insurance, at ShopRite Pharmacies across Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware. To participate in the program, patients must have a valid prescription from their physicians. There is no membership required.

In addition, the company has expanded its existing 90-day generic drug program by adding 60 new items. The $9.99 (90-day) generic drug program allows customers additional savings on more than 375 commonly prescribed generic drugs used to treat such medical conditions as asthma, arthritis pain, cholesterol and diabetes.