Giant Food debuts free antibiotics Rx program in USA

Maryland, USA-based Giant Food, in a major consumer wellness initiative, is launching a free prescription program covering 36 generic antibiotics  in nine basic categories. The program will run from January 2-March 21,  2009, at all Giant pharmacies.

"Giant pharmacies are committed to improving the health and wellness in  our communities during the winter season when families are susceptible  to coughs, colds, and bacteria-borne illnesses," explained Andrea  Astrachan, consumer advisor for the group. "As the provider of fresh,  wholesome foods that help our customers stay healthy, we feel it is  equally important to offer these free antibiotics to fight illness," she  said.

In recent months, Giant has held an Affordable Food Summit, offered  customers Real Deal savings and expanded its line of corporate brand  products against the backdrop of a difficult economy. This new wellness  promotion is all about access to the prescriptions families need from a  company that cares about the health and wellness of the communities it  serves, the firm says.