Buena Vista Drug
We've been serving Buena Vista and the surrounding communities for over 50 years. We are the only independent, privately owned, full-service pharmacy in Buena Vista and are proud to be a part of this great Colorado community.
A: The pharmacy benefit manager (the middleman between us and your insurance) dictates what we can charge and how much we get paid to fill a prescription and how much your insurer pays them. The smoke and mirror game is one the primary causes for high drug prices in this country. Often the total we get reimbursed does not even cover the cost of the medication or any of the time, supplies, or other overhead to dispense the medication. We have decided not to put up with the smoke and mirrors games the PBM’s play and provide a fair and transparent pricing structure, so you know exactly where your money is going and who you are supporting in this community.
A: Cost plus is a transparent medication pricing structure. Our pricing for your non-controlled medications is straight forward in that we take the cost we paid for the medication add a 15% markup and a $10 dispensing fee. For example, a 90 day supply of lisinopril 10mg might cost us $1.00. Your cost at our pharmacy would be $1.00 + 15% ($0.15) + $10 = $11.15.
Due the additional time and legal requirements needed to dispense controlled medications our pricing is our cost plus a 100% markup and a $10 dispensing fee. For example a 30 day supply fo zolpidem 10mg would be $2 + 100% ($2) + $12 dispensing fee = $16
A: At Salida Pharmacy and Fountain we offer two different levels of membership, Platinum and Standard. Membership provides access to discounts, cheaper medications, and free clinical services. The Simple Step Platinum plan provides access to over 400+ medications at no charge plus discounted rates on more expensive medications. In addition to all the benefits of the Standard plan. If you don’t take many medications the Standard plan might be a better fit for you. This plan provides discounts on our soda fountain, vitamins/supplements, and gifts. You also have access to many of our clinical services for no additional charge or a large discount. The price for a Premium membership is $49/month and the Standard is $25/month.
Membership Drug Pricing
NADAC Cost $0-$6 = $0 Copay
NADAC Cost $6 - $15 = $15 Copay
NADAC Cost $15 - $30 = $25 Copay
NADAC > $30 = NADAC + $12 dispensing fee
A: While nearly 90% of the most commonly prescribed medications are generic we understand that sometimes a brand name medication is needed. In that case our pharmacy team can assist in finding any patient assistance or coupon cards that might be available for the medication. Unfortunately, we might have to advice you take your prescription for the brand name medication to another pharmacy that can bill your insurance.
A: Both membership plans include a Free flu vaccine and discounts of up to $30 on other vaccines such as COVID, Tetanus (Tdap), Shingrix, RSV, and more.
● 15% off OTC, Vitamins/Supplements, Ice Cream
● FREE POCT (strep, flu, COVID, UTI, Cold sore, Etc)
● FREE Delivery (up to 2 times a month)
● FREE Flu Vaccine
● Discounts on other vaccines
● FREE Blood Pressure Check, Weight Check
● Glucose Check $8, A1c Check $15
● FREE 30 min, RPh consultation (CMR, vit/nut, etc) (1 per quarter)
● FREE Access to Wellness Classes (Normally $10 each)
● Discounts on Statewide Protocols
● FREE Adherence Packaging
● FREE Medication Flavoring
● $5 off travel vaccines
We've been serving Buena Vista and the surrounding communities for over 50 years. We are the only independent, privately owned, full-service pharmacy in Buena Vista and are proud to be a part of this great Colorado community.
