Costco’s Pharmacy Secrets: The Top 6 Items for Thrifty Shopper

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Learning to live frugally regarding medication doesn’t have to be a hard lesson. Tips like buying second-hand or off-brand are easy ways to incorporate frugality into your lifestyle without stressing over big buys.

If you have a Costco membership, there are some excellent purchases for a thrifty budget.

When one user asked about the “heartburn medicine in the purple box,” another said, “Omeprazole? Yes! We would compound it in solution for our baby at home, and Costco had the best price.”

1. Omeprazole

Someone found dog treat chews that work wonders for your four-legged friends. “My Costco has these dog chews only sold behind the pharmacy.

2. C.E.T. HEXtra-Dog Chew

You need a great hand cream when you work with your hands. “Love Working Hands. It’s behind the counter at my Costco and $5.49 last I bought it, I think.” Treating your hands after a hard day’s work is some of the best therapy you can give your body on the cheap.

3. Working Hands

Sometimes, simply asking for assistance goes a long way, as one participant said. “I’m out on the water often, so my local one orders aquaphor lip ointment for me. ”

4. Aquaphor Lip Ointment

This cream cools while it heals to help protect your skin against abrasion, hemorrhoids, and other irritations while it heals and protects. “Calmoseptine cream – big tube too for under $7? Great for pressure ulcer/bed sores prevention and maintenance for older adults.

5. Calmoseptine Cream

For anyone on regular insulin, paying for needles can get expensive. One user says Costco has a great bulk option. “My boyfriend’s needles are around $13 a box (100-count) from Costco.

6. Insulin Pen Needles

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