Is it possible to buy a box of single-dose OTC medication packets?

November 17, 2007 1:09 PM

Is it possible to buy a box of single-dose OTC medication packets?

A friend is putting together a bunch of home-made first aid kits. She wants to put in those medication packets, like these at Minimus (which I suggested). However, she said those are a bit expensive. (Some are almost a dollar each.) Are there medical supply stores or whatnot where you can buy a box of single-dose packets of OTC medications?

posted by IndigoRain to Health & Fitness (6 answers total)

Best answer: Sams/Costco/BJ's/etc will often carry these, as do some large office supply stores (Staples has some right here.
posted by pupdog at 1:14 PM on November 17, 2007

Best answer: Here's an on-line supplier.
posted by ClaudiaCenter at 1:16 PM on November 17, 2007

Best answer: Target--travel section or any convenience store or truck stop.
posted by 6:1 at 4:27 PM on November 17, 2007

An industrial safety supplier like Orr should carry bulk single-dose OTCs for use by company clinics. I have no idea about pricing or volume requirements. I'm not sure if that is better than the other suggestions here.
posted by SteveTheRed at 10:05 AM on November 18, 2007

Best answer: The local drugstore chains regularly put 50-10 count boxes of tylenol or advil packets like those on sale. Ditto for alcohol wipes, which are also handy for a first aid kit. Though they may not be stocked in the most likely place. When not put on the "SUPER SALE!!" endcap, I've never noticed them in the aisles. Ask a clerk.
posted by nakedcodemonkey at 8:02 PM on November 18, 2007

Best answer: I noticed they were selling these at REI too, as "first aid kit refills".
posted by smackfu at 5:42 AM on November 20, 2007