Not here yet, but an interesting development.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sfl-0806publix,0,1726442.story
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19Beach Fanatic
Competition is great, isn't it?!!
SkunkyAuthor
UPDATE!!!
Inlet Beach Publix is participating in this program! I am not sure about the other Publix outlets in our area. It looked to me like there were no strings attached-a prescription for any of the eligible antibiotics for a treatment period of up to 2 weeks would be honored. Off the top of my head, there was free amoxicillin(Amoxil), TMP/SMX(Bactrim), cephalexin(Keflex), ciprofloxacin(Cipro), penicillin(Pen VK), erythromycin and ampicillin.
I did not see whether or not this program included only pills/caps or if it included suspensions/syrups.
These 'old' antibiotics are very useful for many conditions that warrant outpatient antibiotic therapy. However, they may not be appropriate for all situations, so ask your doctor if there is a reason your treatment plan can not include these freebies...
Inlet Beach Publix is participating in this program! I am not sure about the other Publix outlets in our area. It looked to me like there were no strings attached-a prescription for any of the eligible antibiotics for a treatment period of up to 2 weeks would be honored. Off the top of my head, there was free amoxicillin(Amoxil), TMP/SMX(Bactrim), cephalexin(Keflex), ciprofloxacin(Cipro), penicillin(Pen VK), erythromycin and ampicillin.
I did not see whether or not this program included only pills/caps or if it included suspensions/syrups.
These 'old' antibiotics are very useful for many conditions that warrant outpatient antibiotic therapy. However, they may not be appropriate for all situations, so ask your doctor if there is a reason your treatment plan can not include these freebies...
SoWal Insider
They're giving it away out there but the government can't negotiate prices with PharmaWorld. How nice!
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SkunkyAuthor
Pharmaworld with a capital P doesn't care too much about generic antibiotics.
Meow
...Hi there Dr. Skunk. I have even more appreciation for you dr. types after my week!!! 
SkunkyAuthor
...Hi there Dr. Skunk. I have even more appreciation for you dr. types after my week!!!
Good to hear, we always have appreciated good patients

Meow
Dr. S...Mango and I would like two free Ambiens, please.
Jfunn is in Mountain time and is on her own. Wait, I think BR needs a pill as well....make it three.
Jfunn is in Mountain time and is on her own. Wait, I think BR needs a pill as well....make it three.SkunkyAuthor
Dr. S...Mango and I would like two free Ambiens, please.Jfunn is in Mountain time and is on her own. Wait, I think BR needs a pill as well....make it three.
Goodnight ladies;good sleep starts with good sleep hygiene, not pills. OK, a little nip of liquor helps make the eyelids feel heavy
SoWal Insider
Dr. S...Mango and I would like two free Ambiens, please.Jfunn is in Mountain time and is on her own. Wait, I think BR needs a pill as well....make it three.
Ummm, make that four! I am too stressed out. Come on dr. skunky...help a sistah out!

Beach Lover
Goodnight ladies;good sleep starts with good sleep hygiene, not pills. OK, a little nip of liquor helps make the eyelids feel heavy
Do cucumbers on the eyes count as sleep hygiene?
of course, soaked in rum.
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
Goodnight ladies;good sleep starts with good sleep hygiene, not pills. OK, a little nip of liquor helps make the eyelids feel heavy
Dr. Skunky....can you explain "good sleep hygiene" to me. What, do you wash your eyeballs out with soap or something?

SkunkyAuthor
Dr. Skunky....can you explain "good sleep hygiene" to me. What, do you wash your eyeballs out with soap or something?
http://www.umm.edu/sleep/sleep_hyg.html
SoWal Expert
So many doctors are warning against people misusing antibiotics, and Publix is giving away antibiotics. Interesting. Seems like they could have come up with something else to give away.
hmmmm......can't remember
Goodnight ladies;good sleep starts with good sleep hygiene, not pills. OK, a little nip of liquor helps make the eyelids feel heavy
I'm narcoleptic, so all bets are off. Ladies: Benedryl is wonderful for one or two nights!
Dr. Skunk, make my mono go away. I'm tired of it.
SkunkyAuthor
So many doctors are warning against people misusing antibiotics, and Publix is giving away antibiotics. Interesting. Seems like they could have come up with something else to give away.
Basic antibiotics are a great medication to give away;it is the doctors who need to hold firm and not overprescribe them, as this is why people are misusing them. I hope some tried and true cardiovascular meds make their way onto the free formulary.
Meow
Dr. Skunky....can you explain "good sleep hygiene" to me. What, do you wash your eyeballs out with soap or something?
...omg Darlene! I read that answer last night and it disturbed me so! I promptly went to bed and had nightmares. Thanks Dr. MoFo!
P.S. Darlene...did you look at his link? I'm skeered to.
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
...omg Darlene! I read that answer last night and it disturbed me so! I promptly went to bed and had nightmares. Thanks Dr. MoFo!
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P.S. Darlene...did you look at his link? I'm skeered to.
I just read it....I am screwed. It is a wonder I EVER sleep. I break all of the rules.
Beach Lover
Me too Kathy.Edited
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
Me too Kathy.
I thought I would try the alcohol hygiene. Drinking a few of those new Miller Chill beers. They aren't as good as I envisioned, but they are making me a little sleepy.
I might be a awake before dawn, but at least I will sleep for little while. 
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