Monday, May 9, 2011

Drugstores Will Cost You More Than Grocery Stores

Perhaps this is a sign that I've spent way too much time in stores but, I thought this report by ABC15 was common knowledge. The report details some information about the higher prices we usually find at drugstores when compared to grocery stores and large discount retailers. Here's a quick example from the article:
"We did a local survey looking at prices at drugstores versus discount stores. A good example was the price of moisturizers. We looked at Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle Cream with SPF20. At national chain drugstores we found the price of a 1.4 oz tube cost $2 more than the price at a discount store."
While the article does not focus on food, the same rule tends to apply.  That said, if you pay attention to the Sunday advertisements, you occasionally will see a food item at a considerable discount that beats even the grocery stores.  I guess the question is, for you, does the convenience of drugstores make up for their higher costs?