Medications are up to four times more expensive from one pharmacy to another. The Rural Families association publishes the results of its observatory of the prices of over-the-counter drugs.
The price of drugs has increased by 4.3% this year on average. The results of the observatory of the prices of over-the-counter drugs were published on Tuesday by the association Familles Rurales. This study also shows that you have to be vigilant in choosing the pharmacy where you buy your drugs. In fact, the prices can be up to four times more expensive depending on the pharmacy of purchase.
Rural families took an interest in the prices of around ten drugs frequently used by families. The survey focused on 83 pharmacies (40 physical and 43 online) located in 45 French departments. The one whose price varies the most is the Dacryum. Sold at least 1.95 euros, the maximum price spotted is 8.50 euros. Nicopass, which helps with smoking cessation, is sold 20 euros more expensive in some pharmacies. Only two drugs have a low level of price variation: Biafinéact and Hextril.
Internet, a solution that is not always economical
Medicines sold online are on average 24% cheaper than in pharmacies. A saving at first glance interesting, but often the shipping costs are high, which cancels out the savings made on the price of boxes. The recorded average shipping costs amount to 5.92 euros. Only one site offered to deliver drugs free of charge. Before ordering on the internet, always be careful, the site must have the European logo. He ensures that the site is approved by the authorities.
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