Pharmacies have long been a trusted stop for quick health fixes, but lately, many shoppers are noticing sticker shock. Rising supply chain costs, inflation, and pharmaceutical price hikes are hitting consumers harder than expected. My wife relies on two medications that doubled in price in 2025, and the outlook isn’t great for the year to come. That being said, there are many retirees and seniors who live on fixed incomes who find themselves being especially vulnerable to these increases in price. Here are nine items that many pharmacies are suddenly charging more for.
