Phunny Pharmacy

[Maiahmae]

I had to share this cuz it was too hilarious to not!

I needed to water down some juice i have. Mostly because the nic level is too high and I was willing to sacrifice money to not waste it. As posted somewhere on this forum, PG is sold at Walgreens, and they -usually- have it in stock (dunno why but a good thing to know).

I approached the pick up section of the pharmacy, asked for Propylene Glycol and the very helpful lady said "Sure, it's right over here, I'll show you." A quick walk to the random stuff section of the isles and I was politely pointed to "polyethylene glycol". I tried to tell her that I was pretty sure this wasn't it and that it came in a liquid, probably in the size of a pint. She frowned, apologized and said if it wasn't there then they must be out.

So I scrutinized the isle, taking her word for it.. nothing. A few moments later, returned, actually quoting the ECF and that it was available - someone else stepped in. She looked up on their inventory that they did have it, two pints in stock and that's when the new person was like "Oh! That's back here. What do you need it for?" I explained and they learned a "new" use for the substance.

And for those that don't know? polyethylene glycol is a laxative... Not my style for vaping but to each their own....

 

[jbblack]

So Walgreen's will sell it? How much did yours charge you for it?

 

[Maiahmae]

Mine was like 15 buck. USD. It was almost like they didn't know what to charge me LOL I knew it was in the ball park of 12 so I agreed to the 15.

 

[cskent]

I've been buying mine at Walmart, a 6 oz bottle runs something like $2.67. Look near the rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide.

 

[StormFinch]

Whoah gang, initials mix up. VG, or vegetable glycerin, is sold at Walmart, Walgreens etc. in the skin care or first aid isles. PG, or propylene glycol, is found like Maiahmae did, behind the counter at a number of pharmacies, or ordered through them. Some techs have been known to get weirded out and won't sell/order it, but there's nothing illegal about it, they're just mis-informed. PG can also be found at farm supply stores as treatment for cattle keratosis. Be sure to check that either type you buy is USP grade.

 

[CBB]

I buy USP PG at Tractor Supply $25/Gallon.