ROCHESTER -- Wegmans Food Markets are giving away free generic oral antibiotics to customers with prescriptions from their doctors.

The program began Wednesday at all 72 Wegmans supermarkets in the Northeast and runs through March 31.

It covers up to a 14-day supply of nine different generic oral antibiotics, including amoxicillin, penicillin and tetracycline.

There are no limits on the number of prescriptions that can be filled, and it includes both new prescriptions and refills. The only catch is that customers must use a Wegmans shoppers club card, which is also free.

Wegmans estimates that the program will save its customers approximately $1 million.

Last week, Royal Ahold announced it was starting a similar program at its Stop & Shop and Giant Food stores.