In a Plain, Brown Wrapper

The issue of prescription drug costs has grabbed state legislative attention and popular headlines for half a decade. But in the fall of 2006 the topic took on a new aspect, when Wal-Mart announced a start-up program offering deeply-discounted $4.00 prices for a 30-day supply for a diverse list of generic prescription drugs.

When consumers of health care become better buyers, all of us benefit.