So is the cost actually low? The last time this came up on HN people agreed the costs are standard and the other pharmacies do not charge the high prices on the comparisons.
This is where it is difficult to judge from where I see it. The last company I worked for had great insurance, really great insurance and this CostPlus in most areas can't beat what I would pay through insurance. However, I am in a new job where the insurance isn't as great, so maybe CostPlus may come out to be cheaper? I havn't delved too much into my current insurance to know yet, but it definitely isn't as good as the insurance I got through my last employer.
"this CostPlus in most areas can't beat what I would pay through insurance"
But are you taking into account how much a month you are paying into that insurance when comparing the two?
If CostPlus is coming close to what you are getting your prescription for with a paid into insurance plan, than I would call that a win for those without insurance.
Might be worth looking at lowering my own insurance coverage to one that might not be that great for prescription, as long as costplus and costco type places come close to after insurance priced meds.