Stater Bros. Pharmacies Offering Free Antibiotics

Stater Bros. Supermarkets is offering free antibiotics at its 27 Stater Bros. Super Rx Pharmacies throughout Southern California, including refills, to anyone with or without health insurance coverage who presents a prescription.

Five classes of antibiotics are available -- based on a 14-day eligible quantity -- which include:

• Amoxicillin (Generic for AMOXIL)
• Ampicillin
• Ciprofloxacin (Generic fro CIPRO)
• Penicillin
• Trimeth/Sulfa (Generic for SEPTRA or BACTRIM)

“Stater Bros. believes in doing the right thing for the right reason,” said Jack H. Brown, Stater Bros. chairman and CEO. “As the only supermarket chain in Southern California to offer this program free of charge, Stater Bros. is doing all that we can to ensure accessible and affordable health care to each and every one of our valued customers.”

In 2010, Stater Bros. Super Rx Pharmacy introduced its Free Diabetic Medication Program which offers popular Type II Diabetes medications to customers with a valid prescription from their doctor. In addition, Stater Bros. Super Rx Pharmacy will continue its $4 Generic Prescription Program. Over 300 commonly prescribed medications are $4 for a 30-day supply or $10 for a 90-day supply.

San Bernardino, Calif.-based Stater Bros. operates 167 Supermarkets in Southern California.