Consumer Reports: 7 Surprising Drugstore Perks

1. Private consultations with a pharmacist - It can be difficult in large stores to talk with pharmacists or to even find them
2. Personalized packaging - Sam’s Club, Wal-Mart and some independent drugstores will individualize you pills
3. Wellness programs - Some pharmacies now offer health and wellness programs to help keep tabs on blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol
4. 24-hour live chats - The free and confidential chats allow you to contact a pharmacist with questions or concerns
5. More shots - CVS, Rite Aid and other chains offer vaccinations and not just flu shots
6. Breakfast, lunch and dinner - Today it’s common for chains to stock bread, milk, yogurt, cereal, soup, pasta, ice cream, frozen dinners and more
7. Extended-hour clinics - In-store walk-in clinics staffed by nurse practitioners or physician assistants

Source: Consumer Reports
Source URL: http://www.post-gazette.com/business/money/2014/12/07/Consum...

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