Something strange is going on with drug prices. I just started on Medicare. Fortunately, I am very healthy and only have one prescription, HCTZ for slightly elevated blood pressure. Normally I paid through BCBS of Massachusetts $15 for 90 days of a generic. With Medicare I just paid $3 for 90 days at CVS. While I pay $3, Medicare (and us taxpayers) pays via my Part D provider, Aetna, $50. More bemusing is that at Costco HCTZ costs $11 for 90 days. This stuff drives me nuts and I plan on pushing the issue with my new Congressman.
Go on the Bacon Diet (HFMPLC). You'll lose weight, and won't need the dope.