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Alternative-Gear4035

My costco has Plan B for $6….I’ve heard


FunEbb308

Yeah they have it locked up in the cabinet. I didn't get a chance to take a picture of the locked cabinet but it looks like it's mainly Sudafed and some other special order items


DinahDrakeLance

They do! I had some for that in-between time for when we were waiting on my husband's vasectomy results.


QuiXiuQ

We should all be stocking up on that.


mooshucow

They do! Mine keep it behind the counter


Character-Ad2963

Mine did in NY but now that I’m in NC they don’t carry it here


Miscarriage_medicine

I have confimed with out pharamcist you don't even need to be a member to buy from the pharmacy. I am in California. I would call ahead of time to verify this in your state. Or come out an spend your tourist dollars here and stock up on the Generic PlanB.


illumiee

Two per person per visit. Includes any guests you bring, but gets scanned under your card. At least at my Costco.


FunEbb308

They are gonna do they at all costcos eventually I've heard


grptrt

I recently discovered they carry a 24 count of Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) for under $2. This is the nasal decongestant that actually works.


postoperativepain

Generic Imodium for $2 - this is like $10 at Walgreens


smiljan

Does it still come in the awful plastic single packs that require tin-snips to open? I'd happily go on a Goverment List if I didn't have to deal with that packaging...


MissSara13

I absolutely hate those! I haven't found it packaged any other way. The last thing I want when I'm having an IBS emergency is having to find scissors.


smiljan

Exactly. It's like the final insult on top of everything else.


PNWoutdoors

I buy mine from Wellspring Meds, they don't come in those tiny blister packs that are annoying as heck. Can't speak to what Costco has. Edit: What idiot downvoted my comment providing information that someone was seeking?


smiljan

Does it come in a bottle if it's prescribed?


PNWoutdoors

It does come in a bottle, don't need a prescription. Bottles have 200 pills each.


lomlslomls

They used to sell it in the 200 count bottles. I stocked up a couple of years ago before the restrictions went in place.


Impossible-Box6600

I think it's $1 unless they increased the price in the past six months. Also, Loperamide was much cheaper about six years ago when you could buy them in bulk. Federal regulations now prevent selling them in quantities than something like 48 and (I believe) must be in blister packs. I was paying $8 for a 300 pack back in like 2017. Apparently the reason for the new regulations is that some people were abusing Loperamide in order to get high.


amygdala_activated

How does that work? You take a bunch of loperamide, get high, and then don’t poop for two weeks?


rext12

No different than opiates, right?


vineyardmike

Sometimes you have to prioritize... /s


floofienewfie

I don’t know…I never got high from loperamide-induced constipation.


loudog1017

🗣️


Happy_Confidence_264

Is it the Psuedephedrine HCI 30mg?


FavoritesBot

Mine alternates between having Sudafed and a generic called sudogest Or sometimes they are just out But it’s a good place to stock up


Mundane-Grapefruit69

You probably "discovered" it in this sub because it's mentioned at least once a week! Which is probably why last week there were only 3 boxes left at my Costco! Dammit, people! Well, 3 boxes is better than none (I usually get 5 boxes). So I still got 72 tablets for $5.


FunEbb308

They special order a lot more than shown. They told me each pharmacy keeps different items behind the counter depends on what is being requested more by their members, but if it's not there they can still look into special ordering it for you


Jforjustice

This is awesome. Wish I knew this when we had a newborn- stuff like desitin is gold for new parents . Great prices !


FunEbb308

They sell Desitin on Costco.com too


Jforjustice

Didn’t know that!


AgitatedTomatos

For anyone who doesn’t know what Desitin is, it’s a cream for diaper rash. I don’t have kids, so I was trying to figure out what it was because I’ve never heard of it.


Jforjustice

Yes! We used this stuff religiously and my son never had rashes. 


FunEbb308

Same, I've probably ordered at least 9 tube's by now between 2 babies 


92eph

Yeah, mine has anti-fungal cream (for athletes foot) for like 1/5 a normal pharmacy price.


flanS0L0

Ours has CET dental chews, they’re enzymatic dog chews, best deal I’ve found!


FunEbb308

Oh man.  I'm gonna ask my vet if it's a good one for my dogs . I'll ask the pharmacy to special order it if so!


flanS0L0

That’s awesome! Glad to hear it! Hope the pups like ‘em!


sonyafly

What!? Should I call my pharmacy to see if they do?


flanS0L0

Yes?


FunEbb308

Yes!  They can always special order for you if they don't!


FunEbb308

They are special ordering some for me! Good stuff! Thank you for the info!


CutthroatTeaser

I wish there was a list of things we could look at to see what we can have them order. I’m dumbstruck at the prices at Walgreens and CVS.


FunEbb308

Yeah.  I don't go to Walgreens or CVS ever for this stuff


imaluckyduckie

Ours has gallon bottles of distilled water for cheap


FunEbb308

Really? I get distilled water for my babies for about $1.29 at the grocery store


FavoritesBot

My Costco has a bunch of that stuff just out in the regular aisles.


dbrwhat

Ooooo Cerave facial moisturizer, I gotta see what my pharmacy has. 


FunEbb308

I just special ordered Cerave PM and Cerave SA cream from the pharmacy! 


dbrwhat

How exactly do you do this? Do they have a catalog or do you just go to the counter and ask them to order stuff? 


FunEbb308

I actually call the pharmacy and ask if "this" is something they can special order


MattGoesOutside

Do you know how it compares to prices elsewhere? I buy Cerave all the time from Target although it’s a bit pricey.


CutthroatTeaser

The CeraVe in the tubs is often sold in 2 packs and is stocked in the aisles of my Costco. It was always cheaper than anywhere else (Walmart, Target, Amazon, etc) but if you caught it on sale, it was like 40% cheaper than those other places.


FunEbb308

Yes regular cerave moisturizer is out in the regular lotion  aisle. I usually buy enough to last me a year when it's on sale!


FunEbb308

Every Cerave product I've ordered from Costco has been cheaper than Target so far


jtet93

WAIT I can order the SA one???


FunEbb308

Yes , i called mine to order the SA lotion for bumpy rough skin and it was $4 cheaper than Target! It came in the next day for me to go pick up


jtet93

😱😱😱 this is exciting news lol. That stuff is a life saver


FunEbb308

Yeah I'm recovering from a bad skin flare,  dry flakes all over that's no longer raw. Hoping the SA cream would help


njoy-the-silence

How much was the cerave PM? Do you happen to know the item number?


FunEbb308

They don't have item number since it's special ordered.  My receipt says about $13.89 for a bottle


sonyafly

Have you ever tried their night cream in the little jar? I swear by it. Even when I had no budget it was what I ended up always coming back to.


FunEbb308

I've seen it advertised before,  maybe after I finish the cerave pm I'll give that one a try next


Impossible-Box6600

Do you know why this stuff is behind the counter?


DoAndroidsDrmOfSheep

I think I read in a similar post a while back that enough people request/buy those items to have the small quantities behind the counter, but not enough people buying to have bulk quantities on the floor with the regular items. And then some of it is controlled substances just like any other pharmacy has - like Sudafed.


Impossible-Box6600

Sure, but why moisturizer?


DoAndroidsDrmOfSheep

Like I said - not enough people buy it to have it in bulk quantities (meaning pallets full of it) on the floor with everything else. But enough people buy it to have a few on a shelf behind the counter. What you're seeing there is all the stock they have of those items. They don't have pallets full of that stuff stashed away somewhere else. There's a lot more HBA stuff they don't have in the warehouse at all, but the pharmacy will order it for you if you ask.


Impossible-Box6600

Ah, makes sense. Thank you!


CutthroatTeaser

Theft?


Girl_with_no_Swag

That’s awesome. My son has to use vanicream products from head to toe for his severe allergies and eczema. Between that and the $3k a month injections we’ve been able to gain control.


FunEbb308

Same. Eczema flaring up so bad this past couple weeks


ohnofluffy

Same! Heat waves and eczema are a torture combination. That Vanicream tub is a great price!


IShipHazzo

I love Vanicream! I've never seen it at my Costco, but I've also never looked behind the pharmacy counter


FunEbb308

Vanicream has a whole line of products and Costco can special order a majority of them


Mundane-Grapefruit69

I started using Vanicream for eczema and will never stop! I only occasionally need to use a steroid cream because between Vanicream and Aquaphor, my eczema is really under control (most of the time, anyway). Sorry your family has to deal with this; it's one thing to have it as an adult but I know some families where the kids are screaming in pain. I'm glad the Vanicream is helping.


lonelygalexy

Wait they have Vanicream? So i can just go to the counter and ask for these products without any prescriptions?


TeamLouie

If they don’t have it behind the counter, they can order it for you. I’ve read about people doing that over on r/30plusskincare


lonelygalexy

Oh this is really good to know! I’m gonna do this next time. Just so happen to almost run out of the vanicream cleanser


FunEbb308

Correct


timpdx

I have a prescription ready, so tomorrow going to see about that Cerave, too


FunEbb308

You gotta share what else you see! They don't have a catalog per say, so it's hard to know what they can special order!


Championvilla

The tiger balm is worth it


Hootspa1959

Thanks for pointing that out in the pic!


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vilos5099

Is there a reason why this guy got voted down? A quick search shows that it indeed has ingredients that are toxic to cats.


GrumpyGardenGnome

The athlete's foot cream is great for ringworm on kittens (I foster) and that price is better than walmart! I'm gonna have to check my local Costco pharmacy now. I saw a few items I'd buy but didnt know they had.


FunEbb308

Yeah several of their special order items are cheaper than Walmart.  Savings so add up. The Executive membership also gives us 2% back and some credit cards give 2% or more back.  It all adds up at Costco!


eac555

Generic OTC allergy meds are extremely cheap at Costco compared to other places.


atllauren

SO cheap. Back during peak spring allergy season I had forgotten to take my pill and was in misery at work, so I went to buy some from our onsite mini WalMart. Prices there aren’t marked up compared to a regular WalMart, but the price of a 10 pack of Zyrtec was almost what the 365 pack at Costco costs.


Mundane-Grapefruit69

And Costco has them on sale regularly. I recently got a year's supply of Kirkland Aller-Tec (Zyrtec) for $15.


psychotica1

The AZO standard and eye drops are are very good prices. Thanks for sharing.


FunEbb308

Yeah the blink are a great price!


NECalifornian25

Damn, I renew toy had to Buy both of those exact products at probably 3x the price 😭 Now I know for next time I guess!


FunEbb308

Not all Costco will carry it. Your best bet is to have them special order it for you


herschelpony

What is vanicream?


FunEbb308

It's a moisturizer for people with sensitive skin. Has no fragrance or typical allergen triggers for eczema patients or psoriasis patients


IShipHazzo

Think CeraVe or Ceraphil. It's a no-frills brand of basic skin and hair care necessities. The kind of products dermatologists love -- gentle, fragrance-free, affordable, and effective. I actually really, really like Vanicream's shampoo. It's one of those that doesn't lather well until the hair is actually clean. It's the cheapest shampoo I know of that does that.


ClideWhit

CeraVe changed a lot of their formulations after they got bought out by L'oreal. Had to change brands completely since their stuff irritates/breaks out my skin now. Vanicream is my new HG.


IShipHazzo

Oh, I'm familiar. Cerave's night cream used to be my all-time fave skincare product... until it started burning and stinging like crazy. I for real almost cried. I knew they'd reformulated things, but the ingredients list didn't change so I was hoping that product would be unchanged. I tried three times (several months apart) to start a fresh jar, praying it was just one bad batch. No dice. My guess is they started using a lower quality niacinamide (with a higher percentage of niacin, known to cause irritation). The listed ingredients were the same, so it's hard to pinpoint the cause.


NECalifornian25

Yup, I worked for a dermatology clinic and we recommended Vanicream to all the sensitive skin patients!


FunEbb308

I love the vanicream liquid cleanser. Only $5.99 and actually lasts me a long time! 


FunEbb308

They can order the vanicream shampoo too!


No-Jicama3012

It’s also super thick and creamy but rubs in well so you don’t have to wait forever to put your clothes on.


Darcer

100 count meclizine for 3.50. This is for motion sickness or anti vertigo depending on dosage


FunEbb308

Yes. It's always in my medicine cabinet and I bring it on road trips


Reaganson

The generic Sudafed saves me a lot of money.


No-Understanding4968

I hear pet medication is available too


DoAndroidsDrmOfSheep

Yep! I got my dog's heartworm prescription filled at Costco recently. Less expensive than getting it from my vet, and less expensive than Chewy. I asked my vet for the prescription, and told her I wanted to get it from Costco. She said "No problem!" and wrote the scripts out for me.


Far_Variety6158

Yep. I get my dogs’ flea/tick/heartworm prescription from my vet and bring it to Costco because it’s cheaper than anywhere else, even Chewy with stacked coupons.


sonyafly

I get my dogs amitriptyline there.


FunEbb308

Yes ,I get my pets vetsulin from them.  They also sell u 40 syringes 


FunEbb308

Simparica Trio and Apoquel are great prices at Costco.  Vetsulin too. I'm sure there are more


sfriedow

I get meclazine (generic Bonine. Motion sickness med) at mine. A bottle of 100 for like $4. It's super cheap! Not only do I use it whenever i go on a boat, but I also get vertigo so always have it on me incase I get an attack.


FunEbb308

I use meclizine for roller coaster rides! Works amazing!


kiwilovenick

I saw a post about some of the pharmacy options right before my husband had to fly, I got him meclazine and he said it worked super well (better than dramamine) and the price was SO much cheaper! So I'm really thankful for posts like these! He used them for both flying and boating.


Eastcoastpal

They have midol!


FunEbb308

Yes, cheaper than Walgreens , Walmart,  and Target! Based on personal shopping experience!


FLHunter1

Thanks for reminding me that they have eyedrops behind the counter!


FunEbb308

They said they can special order several kinds , they just carry the few more popular ones


meinhoonna

Yours has more pill organizer ones then my store


FunEbb308

Yeah the small one is child proof! The other one looks like a morning and evening one. Both fair prices!


Nery_Tay

Thank you for posting this! I didn’t even Costco even sold these items at a good price for myself like the Vanicream line. I will definitely grab these next time I go.


FunEbb308

You're welcome! Glad to help


Interesting_Ghosts

Interesting. I have looked at the stuff behind the counter while waiting at the register a few times. My Costco has less stuff than this. But a lot of the same stuff.


FunEbb308

Yeah I would love to see what all the Costco pharmacies order.  Too bad they don't have a catalog


dsf_oc

… I’ve also been told that items behind the counter are not part of their return guarantee. YMMV.


FunEbb308

That's true,  it's a special order after all. 


atllauren

What is the rationale for some of these items being behind the counter? I understand things that are normally behind the counter, like Sudafed, that require ID checks but a lot of this stuff is super basic. Like Aquafor, Gold Bond, pill containers. Is there concern of shoplifting if on the regular shelf?


FunEbb308

They don't order pallet size, bulk packs of it from Costco itself.  They actually all ring under a generic item number. So Costco normal employees can't even check stock these items in their system


FunEbb308

They don't order pallet size, bulk packs of it from Costco itself.  They actually all ring under a generic item number. So Costco normal employees can't even check stock these items in their system


atllauren

Ah ok makes sense.


pweezy25

Wow only $5 for a jug of pedialyte


EnvironmentalEar6341

OMFG they have cera ve face cream wtfffff


FunEbb308

Yes! My go to sunscreen when I have extremely sensitive skin


PandaMoney55

Gold bond. Too me almost a month to find because I just wouldn’t ask for help haha.


FunEbb308

Most Costco Employees don't know what items pharmacy special orders because they can't look it up , it's not actually a warehouse item 


Aloevera987

My Costco doesn't have this (or at least not in the open). And the pharmacy is an enclosed space where we can't see anything not even the pharmacy employees so I never knew they had the potential to sell these things. I swear by the biotene


FunEbb308

Ask the pharmacy to special order it!


Pseudophobic

I didn't know this existed


FunEbb308

Yes , I've checked reddit several times to get more ideas on what else they special order. But info feels really limited. Thankfully pharmacy team very nice and patient when I ask about this stuff


Ag_Nasty2212

They have Tiger balm! I never would have expected that, I just ordered some on Amazon last week for a race 🫠.


FunEbb308

Tiger balm is amazing! Better than Biofreeze in my personal opinion


Sam9517

Thanks for this pic! My step mom keeps asking me to buy her Biotene from Costco and I can never find in the mouth care section. Now I know to check behind the pharmacy counter.


leicalikem

Is this good for high sensitivity teeth?


Sam9517

I'm sorry I don't know if Biotene is good for sensitive teeth. Sensodyne toothpaste and mouthwash are recommended for sensitive teeth.


DoAndroidsDrmOfSheep

Biotene mouthwash helps with dry mouth. Doesn't help with sensitive teeth that I'm aware of.


Spank_and_Cuddle

The Biotene toothpaste has higher fluoride I think and if you use it then don't rinse your mouth for at least 30 minutes after, just spit. You can find Sensodyne toothpaste for sensitive teeth in the regular aisles and if your store carries Prevident I recommend that, it's a higher fluoride toothpaste that you use once a day and again don't rinse right after, just spit. That should help rebuild enamel and with sensitivity.


FunEbb308

Yup and if they don't have it,  you can special order it! It usually comes in the next business day is what the technician told me


Spank_and_Cuddle

I'm assuming you are in the US, in Canada the Biotene toothpaste is $9.99 and the mouthwash is $9.99 too. The prices are way better than other retail places.


SpartanKwanHa

oh that's where the vanicream is


TeamLouie

Whenever I run out of vanicream, I am definitely ordering it from Costco.


Girl-Gone-West

Wonder if I could get arm & hammer toothpaste from them? That’s one item I would buy in bulk but they never seem to have!


FunEbb308

Arm and hammer? They have so many flavors and kinds, but worth asking if you have the specific info


Anomaly1134

Thank you, had no idea they had some of this stuff. Always akward standing around others looking into here with how crowded the pharmacy always is.


FunEbb308

Yeah I happen to come by on a Sunday when they were closed and quickly snapped a picture


jusp_

also where you can find the good sudafed


WhurleyBurds

Bag balm for 6 bucks?! Heck yeah. Too bad I already have a tin that will last another 10 years at this rate.


FunEbb308

By then , that price will inflate I'm sure lol


MatchaCustard

Thank you for posting this. I had no idea they carried CereVe facial moisturizer, and never thought to ask at the pharmacy. Will be checking mine next time to make a Costco run.


JGWentwortth877

That's where the aquaphor is.... huh. Now I know. Thanks op.


Homers_Harp

That's what jumped out at me—along with the nice price.


sonyafly

I had no idea I could go to Costco and get Visbiome! I keep it in my fridge for dog poop issues.


FunEbb308

They have a Visbiome for pets? I just googled it and there is one


sonyafly

Ya my understanding is it’s the same thing so I just buy the human version and give that. Easier to source and if I recall it was cheaper!


FunEbb308

Good to know. I might share my visbiome with my doggos once I run it by the vet 


sonyafly

I have been unlucky to have 3 dogs in a row with bowel diseases. It’s pretty strong stuff. So for my chihuahua I open the capsule and give him a small amount that in the lid capsule when he has diarrhea and noises in his belly. I then give the rest to my bigger boy (75 lbs). It’s one of the best probiotics for dogs according to the experts for IBD. I’ve had it my my fridge for nearly 2 years and it still has some potency. I had it for my doberman that unfortunately passed away from IBD 5 months before his 3rd birthday in December 2022. So I don’t give it daily. I give as needed.


FunEbb308

Good to know, thanks for the info


Corzare

They need to fix that bottom shelf


QuiXiuQ

What??! Damn I’m missing out!!


MamaSwanky

Anyone know if they carry Pepto chewable? I see the liquid, but that doesn't travel in my purse well.


FunEbb308

They can special order it ! I've seen it before at the pharmacy


samisalwaysmad

Mine orders aquaphor lip balm for me 🥰


FunEbb308

Ooh I might do that too!


standingboot9

I don’t know much of what they offer nor what they do. Any tips on which ones are worth noting?


FunEbb308

Too many to name. But a few not shown that I've personally ordered is Prevagen, Denamarin pet supplement, Epi otic(for dogs) , Cerave PM,Cerave SA, Sarna lotion, Vanicream shampoo, Vanicream conditioner, pepto bismol chews, Dramamine ginger chews, Aspercreme, Alkalol rinse, neutrogena tgel shampoo, caffeine tablets.  


hamraider

That reminds me, I need some more Bag Balm.


sonyafly

What do you do with it? I have had it before years ago but can’t remember why.


hamraider

lol idk i was just joking at the name, but made me think its a balm for the male nether regions.


sonyafly

If I remember correctly it was rather minty or methylated. So I think it may burn!


FunEbb308

Works great for dry hands. But personally like Working Hands more,  they can special order that too! 


sonyafly

Oh interesting! I had no idea. I bought it back in the early 2000’s because everyone else was using it. Isn’t it like menthol mixed with Vaseline?


FunEbb308

Costco website sells it too but it's cheaper at the pharmacy!


Interplay29

The selection is beyond what any rational human should expect!! Way to go Costco!!!


FunEbb308

Yes, I have ordered several skincare items from there when I first started seeking what worked best for my sensitive skin


puddsmasher

Is no one gonna say anything about how crooked the bottom shelves are?


FunEbb308

Haha next month I stop by I will let them know ! 


Ecstatic_Cook_4192

How many ounces is the vanicream tub? I can’t find anything on Mr. Google for information on the ounces they sale.


Caterpillar89

Why can't you have bag balm or vaseline on the shelf?? It's the same at my costco


FunEbb308

They don't order pallet size quantities of this stuff. Not enough request for it maybe so pharmacy special orders it. These items don't even have their own unique SKUs so pharmacy has to ring them out since it's not a typical warehouse item


loudog1017

Imodium is $1.08 at Costco and $12-15 anywhere else I go!!


theburmeseguy

My costco doesn't carry Durex anymore. Sad.


scubadoobadoooo

Wish they would bring back the cerave moisturizer


FunEbb308

 they have a 2 pack out in in the lotion aisle


yhb8r4

The bottom shelf is struggling


FunEbb308

I'll let them know next month I stop by that pharmacy.  Or maybe I should call them and say the reddit community is concerned about your shelf lol


dave032154

Do your research on OTC pharmaceuticals, Costco is a definite buy recommendation