U.S. annual inflation rate drops to 8.5%

Re:U.S. annual inflation rate drops to 8.5% by atyppo on Wednesday August 10, 2022 @11:51AM (#32414051)

I'm in a pretty small apartment in Manhattan (albeit with an abnormally large kitchen). I can always get the value of my Costco membership in my first trip there, even without a car. Basic goods like Advil, laundry detergent and dishwasher detergent are miles cheaper than other options in Manhattan.

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Re:U.S. annual inflation rate drops to 8.5% by tshaddox on Wednesday August 10, 2022 @12:13PM (#32414401)

We find it difficult to use the Costco OTC drugs like Advil among two people before the expiration date.

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Re:U.S. annual inflation rate drops to 8.5% by atyppo on Wednesday August 10, 2022 @12:17PM (#32414445)

Expiration dates on some OTC drugs like Advil aren't as important as you might think. [See this.](https://www.healthdigest.com/756305/does-ibuprofen-expire/)

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Re:U.S. annual inflation rate drops to 8.5% by tshaddox on Wednesday August 10, 2022 @01:16PM (#32415433)

Yeah, I've taken drugs years after their expiration date. It's just not super confidence-inspiring.

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Re:U.S. annual inflation rate drops to 8.5% by collegeburner on Wednesday August 10, 2022 @12:53PM (#32415052)

i have literally used 20yr expired medicines before and been fine

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Re:U.S. annual inflation rate drops to 8.5% by LadyCailin on Wednesday August 10, 2022 @03:57PM (#32417566)

Many medicines simply degrade, so yeah, you won’t poison yourself, but then it’s just a placebo.

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Re:U.S. annual inflation rate drops to 8.5% by omgwtfbyobbq on Wednesday August 10, 2022 @05:26PM (#32418672)

It depends on the medication. There are some that can last for 20+ years with the same effectiveness.

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Re:U.S. annual inflation rate drops to 8.5% by collegeburner on Wednesday August 10, 2022 @07:57PM (#32419970)

i have taken 15 year old ipecac after eating something i shouldnt have and can assure you it remained 100% effective.

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Re:U.S. annual inflation rate drops to 8.5% by ahoy on Wednesday August 10, 2022 @01:33PM (#32415681)

Do you take an uber/taxi/etc? I always assumed that you'd need to buy in bulk quantities to make costco worth it here, which would require a car

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Re:U.S. annual inflation rate drops to 8.5% by atyppo on Sunday August 14, 2022 @11:43AM (#32460188)

I don't own a car and very rarely Uber (basically only to the airport and even that's purely out of laziness). I just carry two Costco tote bags back to the subway. It's not the most comfortable but it's much better than the costs associated with car ownership from my perspective. If I have a purchase too large for the subway, like a TV, it's cheaper to just rent a Zipcar.

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