ASG Bowl Partners With Walmart to Offer Discounted Prescription Drugs to Bowling Center Employees

Partnership allows bowling center proprietors to offer prescription drugs to employees for just $4

2011-05-10

BOSTON, MA, May 09, 2011 (Press-News.org) ASG Bowl, the Official Insurance Partner of Strike Ten Entertainment and the leading distributor of strategic insurance solutions for bowling proprietors nationwide, has announced an exclusive partnership with Walmart to offer discounted prescription pharmaceuticals to bowling proprietors.

The program provides bowling center employees with access to more than 300 different prescription pharmaceuticals for just $4/prescription with a 30-day supply, and only $10/prescription with a 90-day supply. Prescription drugs that are currently not included in the program will still maintain a discounted rate of 15-50% off the suggested retail value.

"Through our partnership with Walmart, ASG Bowl is proud to offer this exclusive program to the hard-working employees of bowling centers nationwide," said Chris Price, managing partner of ASG Bowl. "This creates a value that will undoubtedly strengthen our business relationship with proprietors and the bowling community at large."

Participating proprietors can offer the discounted prescription drugs to their employees at no additional cost to its existing insurance plan. Additionally, participants are given around the clock access to ASG Bowl's customer service team.

To date, Walmart's prescription program has saved consumers more than $3 billion. This plan does not work in conjunction with health insurance programs.

ASG Bowl is the leading distributor of strategic risk management and employee benefit strategies for bowling proprietors nationwide. With an unwavering commitment to sport of bowling, ASG Bowl will achieve success through a unique approach to branding, sales, and various marketing initiatives.

Website: http://www.asgbowl.com

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