Pharmacies in College Station are bracing for higher prices on generic prescription medications due to upcoming tariffs on imported goods. According to Dr. Bessem Oben, director of clinical services at GoldStar Pharmacy, the increased cost of raw materials will likely lead to higher costs for generic drugs.
Texas A&M economics expert Dennis Jansen explains that tariffs work like sales tax, applying only to imported goods. While branded medications may be able to absorb some tariff costs, generic drugs with thinner profit margins are more likely to pass on these increases to consumers.
Patients at GoldStar Pharmacy have mixed reactions to the potential price hike. Some see it as a temporary adjustment while others worry about long-term effects. Dr. Oben advises clients concerned about medicine costs to consult their pharmacist for alternative options.
Source: https://www.kbtx.com/2025/04/26/college-station-pharmacies-residents-prep-tariffs-prescription-medicines