7 Things You Should Avoid Buying at the Drugstore

Diapers

Diapers are the most expensive item for parents of little children, thus it's critical to cut costs.

Milk

Every home soon runs out of milk, so filling up at the pharmacy while picking up a prescription sounds like an easy fix.

Prescription drugs

Yes, this is the most obvious item to purchase at a pharmacy, but as Consumer Reports discovered, big-box retailers like Costco and Walmart offer prescription medications at lower prices.

Vitamins and supplements

Additionally, Consumer Reports discovered that the vitamin selection at Rite Aid, a network of pharmacies, and other bargain stores had inferior supplements.

Toilet paper

It's significantly better for you to buy toilet paper in bulk, according to Good Housekeeping Institute research.

Beach chairs

In addition to examining what to never purchase at drugstores, such beach chairs, the Today show also looked at what to buy at warehouse clubs like Costco and BJ's.

Makeup

While drugstore prices are substantially lower than those of beauty retailers like Sephora and Ulta, warehouse stores often offer even better deals.