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Publix Pharmacy Provides Free Montelukast
[February 23, 2017]

Publix Pharmacy Provides Free Montelukast


Publix Pharmacy is pleased to announce the addition of montelukast - a prescription medication for asthma and allergies - to its Free Medication Program, which provides up to a 90-day supply of certain common prescription medications at no charge to pharmacy customers for as a long as prescribed.

"We're always happy to help our customers get the medications they need to treat chronic conditions," said Vice President of Pharmacy Operations Fred Ottolino. "Montelukast is an excellent addition to the list of generic prescription medications currently in our Free Medication Program, and it's the first one we've added for the treatment of asthma."

Publix will offer three dosages in its free program:

  • 4 mg and 5mg chewable tablets for children and
  • 10 mg oral tablets for adults.

Montelukast is used for long-term treatment of asthma in adults and children, and it is sometimes used to treat symtoms of indoor and outdoor allergies. It works by blocking a substance called leukotriene, which can trigger inflammation and allergy symptoms.



Other medications in the Publix Free Medication Program include amlodipine, lisinopril, metformin and five common antibiotics - amoxicillin, ampicillin, sulfamethoxazole/trimethroprim (SMZ-TMP) and penicillin VK. A full list of available dosages is available at www.publix.com.

Publix is privately owned and operated by its 190,000 employees, with 2015 sales of $32.4 billion. Currently Publix has 1,143 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina. The company has been named one of Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For in America" for 19 consecutive years. In addition, Publix's dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business. For more information, visit the company's website, corporate.publix.com.



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