Same Pill, Wildly Different Price Tags: What's Really Driving the Cost Gap Between Pharmacies
A 30-day supply of a common blood pressure medication can cost $12 at one pharmacy and $180 at another just two miles away. Understanding the hidden layers of drug pricing — from wholesaler contracts to pharmacy benefit manager fees — is the first step toward reclaiming control of your healthcare spending. This investigation breaks down the opaque system behind prescription price tags and shows you how to find the best deal before you ever hand over your insurance card.