Comments on: All CVS store brand items 40% off: Are store brands worth the savings?

By: RobertaATL

RobertaATL — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:23:11 +0000

For us, store brands are not only worth it, they are a lifesaver! We have twins and I am not able to breastfeed them. Look at the prices of national brand formulas and do the math! It was killing us. Store brands are definitely the way to go, and as Annie says above, and my pediatrician says…they contain the same nutrients as the others! And as long as we are talking savings, check out the deal Parent’s Choice put out the other day. Two cans for $10. http://www.mommybrainreports.com

By: Dr. Barbara Levine

Dr. Barbara Levine — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:36:07 +0000

Hello Rana and to everyone participating in this exchange who may be interested in infant formula.

For new parents in this economy, the store brand formula message is more important now than ever because of changes in the WIC program. As of October 1, 2009, a new WIC initiative aimed at increasing breastfeeding rates among families reallocates funding for all currently provided foods, including infant formula, juices, and fresh fruits and vegetables. This program may also mean a reduction of up to 20 percent in infant-formula subsidies. I think it’s great that WIC is encouraging breastfeeding and still providing some infant formula subsidies. If you participate in WIC and your vouchers run out, remember you can switch to a store brand formula because they are nutritionally equivalent to name brands.

Store brand formulas are sold at leading retailers such as Walmart, CVS, Babies “R” Us, Kroger, Sam’s Club, and Walgreens. FDA ensures that all infant formulas sold in the United States meet minimum and maximum nutrient specifications; this means store brands are nutritionally equivalent to name brands and can save you up to 50 percent on formula.

Best,

Dr. Barbara Levine
Associate Professor of Clinical Nutrition
Weill Cornell Medical College

By: Annie

Annie — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:13:34 +0000

That’s right Terry – CVS baby formula is for sale online at http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/catalog/shop_product_detail.jsp?filterBy=&skuId=691968&productId=691968&navAction=jump&navCount=3

By: Terry

Terry — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:01:26 +0000

Enter your comments here Employee at CVS told me yesterday that 40% off CVS Brands can only be purchased “online”.

By: Annie

Annie — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:48:21 +0000

Store brands are worth the money, especially when it comes to baby formula. CVS store brand infant formula meets all the same nutrient specifications that Enfamil and Similac do. All formulas have to be nutritionally equivalent – it’s the law. There’s a great new resource online at http://www.storebrandformula.com. Check it out and see how much you can save without compromising on nutrition.

By: Vince

Vince — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:06:45 +0000

As far as drugs go, the generic aka store brands are required by law to be exactly the same strength and make-up as the name brand product. So if you see a generic version of Claritin, Zyrtec, Prilosec, etc., don’t be afraid that it’s potency will be less than the name brand.

By: Stan

Stan — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:40:40 +0000

I buy mostly store brands. Kroger is where I shop most of the time so I buy almost all of their brands. The only one I’ve had issue with is the Diet Cola, it tastes like Pepsi. Asprin, milk, eggs, bread, jelly, frozen veggies, etc etc.

Makes coupons harder to use but it so much cheaper in general and I don’t have to keep up with the coupons.

By: TinyTam

TinyTam — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:31:05 +0000

I really think Target brand products (now called Up & Up brand) are great. I’ve purchased Target brand products over the past six years or so and have been pleased except for their baby laundry detergent which made my baby’s skin irritated. I’m a fan of Target in general for the money I save on sinus/headache/fever medicine, diapers (when I needed them) and even formula. Can’t beat saving 20-30% consistently with generic products.