Spartan announces $4 discount Rx program

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Spartan Stores, representing supermarket pharmacy banners like D&W Fresh Markets and Family Fare grocery stores, began offering more than 300 generic medications at $4 for a month’s supply, beginning Nov. 9.

The program gives customers savings similar to those offered by mass retailers such as Wal-Mart, or other supermarket pharmacy operators like Meijer.

“This is another example of the many ways our supermarkets and pharmacies are making it easier for customers to stretch health care dollars,” said Alan Hartline, executive vice president of Spartan, as reported in a local Grand Rapids daily.

According to reports, the program eventually may be added to Spartan’s other retail banners: Glen’s Market in northern Michigan, Felpausch Food Centers in southern Michigan and soon-to-be acquired VG’s Food & Pharmacy in the Flint area.