Some employers are encouraging their workers to bypass their
insurance plans and purchase drugs directly from their local
pharmacies, figuring they could save money by not using their
health insurance, and workers could save money because the price
of the drugs is cheaper than their insurance copays.  To take
advantage of this growing trend, several independent pharmacies
across the country have become more business savvy with their
drug pricing. One example is a program called "1 Price
Prescription," which promotes the sales of about 200 generic
drugs at the cost of $18 for a 3-month supply. The prices also
offer volume savings: $34 for 6 months, $48 for 9 months, and
$60 for about a year. Patients pay out of pocket, without
insurance or copays.  The program was developed by Dan Benamoz,
chief executive officer of Pharmacy Development Services in
Lantana, Fla, a consultant organization that provides business
solutions and coaching services to independent pharmacies. Not
all pharmacies run the program in the