For Consumers, the Initial Attraction of Drugstores Was the Pharmaceuticals

question 90

Multiple Choice

For consumers, the initial attraction of drugstores was the pharmaceuticals they carried, but now consumers can have their prescriptions filled at mass merchandisers, at supermarkets, and through the mail. What have drugstores done to remain competitive?

• A)raised their prices
• B)taken legal steps to prevent the sale of prescription drugs at supermarkets
• C)provided customers with value-added services
• D)introduced generic prescription medicines

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