Wednesday, April 1, 2009

POTD - Generic Medicines [Ways to Save]

Running low on several household items, I ventured to the local Wal-Mart, armed with a list of necessities. So let me ask you - how did I spend more than $100?

I feel somewhat better that I did save some money by purchasing the generic brand of some OTCs:

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And I didn't waste my money on that "reformulated" allergy / cold medicine with phenylephrine (often indicated by 'PE' on the packaging). I waited at the pharmacy window, gave them my driver's license so they could verify I wasn't a meth dealer. Very much worth the time and inconvenience to get my generic pseudo ephedrine - the real stuff!

[the significance of the Corona bottle cap? None - my DH had just opened up a bottle and stuck it in the picture - a completely random act]
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7 comments:

  1. patApril 1, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    Good slant on this, Shirley. Generic drugs have really saved us this year...they are LIGHTYEARS cheaper.

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  2. MeaghanApril 1, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    Right on theme! I always buy the generic childrens ibuprofen. It's like 1/3 the cost.

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  3. BeccaApril 1, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    I buy a lot of generic items. I thought the Corona was one of the "running low on household items" items. ;) lol!

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  4. Mom2DrewApril 1, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    I laughed at your little Corona cap...he/he. I use generics too.

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  5. SuzyApril 1, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    Great take on the "saving" theme! I use ghe generic's as well!

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  6. MandyApril 2, 2009 at 7:03 AM

    Great take on theme. I just use the generics too...it really does save a TON of money.

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  7. JasonApril 2, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    We LOVE generics, with kids you have to be able to save a little

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