Most people think that milk is more expensive at pharmacies, but it’s actually much cheaper. A recent survey found that milk costs more than $2 cheaper at CVS and Rite Aid than at Walmart. Now, you don’t have to make that trip to the crowded grocery store after all.

These big makeup stores make all their products look nice, but they also charge you a lot for them. You can get many of the same items at your local pharmacy. You can even use coupons to help you save even more money. CVS and Rite Aid also have great selections.

While toothpaste might not be expensive in department stores, you can almost always find it cheaper at your local pharmacy. When you use coupons and rewards points on your purchase, it’s almost like getting it for free. Everyone loves free stuff. One shopper said:

“My pantry is full of brand names on these, all for $1 or less, and even free on deodorant. Toothpastes are all no more than 50 cents or free. All were bought on great sales with coupons and sometimes in-store rebates as well.”

Laundry detergent is one of those things that nobody likes to buy, but everyone has to on a regular basis. If you are going to buy it, you might as well get a good deal on it. You can find great deals on top-brand laundry detergents at CVS and Rite Aid.

Razors can be expensive, but not if you buy them at your local pharmacy. One shopper said:“Wait for coupons, but CVS regularly features 20 percent off deals, and you’ll pay about $1 less per refill cartridge than at other big box merchants. In fact, right now you can get a double bang for your buck with a 20 percent off coupon with a flu shot.”

Why go to the doctor and have to miss work and pay a ridiculous bill just to get a flu shot? You can go right to CVS and get one within a few minutes. It is also a lot more affordable here than getting one from the doctor.

You don’t have to wait until the holiday comes and goes to get a deal on season candy. Pharmacies don’t have a lot of space, so they mark down their candy much sooner than other stores. That means you can actually get a good deal during the season.

Everyone has their favorite body wash, but the big-name brands can be expensive. You can almost always find sales and coupons for bodywash and other hygiene products at your local pharmacy. Get clean, smell great, and save money.

A pharmacy shopper said:

“When there’s a sale, name brands like SoftSoap run as low as $1.49 for 15-ounce bottles.”

Paper towels can be expensive. It’s silly to spend a lot of money on something you are going to throw away. Buy the store-brand ones at CVS or Rite Aid and save money. They are also good quality.

You might think it strange to shop for groceries at your local pharmacy, but they often run specials and deals on popular items. According to one shopper:

“The best deals on groceries at drugstores usually coincide with a store coupon found in the circular. Stock up on two to five different grocery deals weekly and your pantry will be full for half price or better.”

Buying gift cards at your local pharmacy can help you earn reward points. You can use these points for other purchases. If you are going to buy gift cards anyway, you might as well earn points for them.

Believe it or not, you can find some great deals on alcohol at Rite Aid. It usually has top brands on sale, and you can sometimes even earn cash back on the purchases. It’s a great place to stop on your way to a holiday or special event.

Pharmacies like CVS always have good deals on diapers and wipes. Not only are the store brands good-quality and affordable, but they also can have special sales on the big-name brands. You can also use coupons to save even more money.

Everyone love snacks, and the pharmacy is the perfect place to grab them. You can find great deals on your favorite treats. You can even use coupons on them. Plus, you might even find a snack you can’t find anywhere else.

Everyone wears it — or, at least, they should. You don’t have to pay a lot for it. Sometimes, you can combine coupons with in-store savings to get deodorant for cheap or free in the pharmacy.

While you might find a good deal on milk at your local pharmacy, you shouldn’t buy other dairy products there. They are expensive and usually only available in select brands. It’s better to buy them at the grocery store.

You expect generic prescriptions to be affordable, but they are actually the most expensive at CVS and Rite Aid. You can find them online a lot cheaper, and even some department store pharmacies offer better deals.

You may notice that your local pharmacy has a lot of small appliances for sale, especially around the holidays. Do yourself a favor and buy them somewhere else. They are often much more expensive in CVS and Rite Aid than they are anywhere else.

Sure, pharmacies have a large selection of electronics, but that doesn’t mean you should buy them. According to Lindsay Sakraida, director of content marketing at DealNews.com:

“Any electronics sold at a drugstore are going to either be overpriced or extremely low quality. Replacement cables and cords might be convenient, but if you can wait a few days for delivery, you’re more likely to find a better deal online for these items.”

Your pets need toys, too, but you are better off buying them at a department store or pet store than a pharmacy. Most pharmacies don’t carry top-brand items, and they may not last long or even be safe for pets. Just buy them from a place you trust.

Even if you just need to pick up a case of soda for a party, just make the trip to the grocery store. Pharmacies don’t have sales on soda often, and their original prices are usually higher than they are anywhere else. It’s just not worth it. A pharmacy customer said:

“There are rarely soda deals at drugstores. Plus, their regular prices are higher than supermarkets’, and supermarkets run big soda deals regularly. If you’re looking for a drink deal at CVS or Rite Aid, your best bets are cans or bottles of green tea or other specialty teas, which do go on sale at great prices.”

You will see a lot of these items on the shelves of your local pharmacy, but they are usually more expensive than they are on TV or in other stores. Shop Amazon or other online stores to find lower prices on the exact same items.

You can find plenty of cleaning supplies at your CVS and Rite Aid, but they are often priced higher than they are at department stores. One shopper said:

“Unless they’re on sale with a coupon, the prices for cleaning supplies are usually quite a bit higher than supermarket prices. Plus, supermarkets regularly have super great sales, coupons, and even instant rebates and other deal stacking on cleaning supplies.”

Housewares are almost always priced high at your local pharmacy. You are much better off to buy them at department stores. The selection will be much better elsewhere, too.

It’s tempting to buy holiday décor from your local pharmacy. Pharmacies often have items you can’t find anywhere else. Beware, though — these items are often lesser quality and more expensive. It’s better to shop at department stores for all your holiday needs.

If you are in a hurry to get some batteries and don’t want to go all the way to a department store, you might think to stop at CVS or Rite Aid. Beware: Batteries are much more expensive at these places. The store-brand batteries are poor-quality, too.

You can find bottled water almost anywhere, so don’t buy it at the pharmacy. It’s expensive, and you won’t get as much for your money. You are better off buying it at the grocery store.

Your local pharmacy probably has a lot of hair styling tools available. Most of them are brands you have never heard of, and the ones from high-quality brands are overpriced. Just buy them at the beauty supply store or your favorite department store. You will save money and maybe even your hair.

Everyone loves cereal, but let’s face it, it can be expensive. If you don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for it, then don’t buy it from CVS or Rite Aid. These stores price cereal higher than most. You can find the same tasty breakfast treat at the grocery store for almost half the price.

Around the holidays, pharmacies often put out a variety of toys. They may seem affordable, but the quality reflects the price. If you want to buy a toy that lasts, go to the toy store or a department store that carried the brands you know you can trust.