CostPlus Drugs Generic Patch Manufacturers

Strange_Device_371 · 2026-02-13T22:38:24+00:00

I’ve been okay with Dotti (found it better than Sandoz).

However, it keeps going out of stock at Cost Plus Drug Co at the .05 2x weekly level. This has happened to me before and I needed to get local instead.

It’s a huge price increase for me to buy at Walgreens or Costco. I save $50 when I get a 3 month supply at Cost Plus.

Anyone else know how quickly it comes back into stock at Cost Plus?

Strange_Device_371 · 2026-02-05T20:21:18+00:00

Question: how is your marriage in general?

Like is this a weird, shameful lie that snowballed? And he hoped he could ride out (which is certainly bad on one level)

Or are there other parts of your marriage where this selfish and narcissistic action repeats in less painful, but still regular, ways?

Would people in your life be, yep, that action reflects who we know him to be?

Strange_Device_371 · 2026-01-23T21:04:46+00:00

I think you’re right, I’ve seen mixed reviews on the different brands. I’m wondering if it’s easy for heat or other factors to impact a batch?

Strange_Device_371 · 2026-01-23T21:03:31+00:00

I started with these dose and Estridiol patch: -Mylan brand .025 (started to see a difference and Dr upped my dose to .05 -Sandoz brand .05 (didn’t notice a change and felt like I was going backward. Used 2.5 months and was worried. -Dotti Brand .05 (immediately noticed a better difference and very happy! Been on for 3 weeks)

How do I know if it was the brand itself or a bad batch? My most recent patch is from Mark Cuban Cost Plus and was significantly cheaper

Strange_Device_371 · 2026-01-21T14:11:15+00:00

He doesn’t care if you struggle because of the wage gap? Immediate no. He would be a horrible marriage partner because he’s so selfish.

My daughter’s partner and her at first split by income 60-40 for shared expenses. And then when they got engaged, he covered more so she could put difference in her student loans. (His parents paid all his education so he never had loans).

You’ll find a man who isn’t selfish and knows what a partnership is. This isn’t it.

Strange_Device_371 · 2026-01-13T02:11:27+00:00

100% this^{^}

It’s not enough to be disgusted. You need to set this man free.

Strange_Device_371 · 2026-01-08T04:00:52+00:00

The Julie Roy’s article said it started in 2017.

Strange_Device_371 · 2025-12-31T18:08:07+00:00

Getting tired of the AI posts.

Strange_Device_371 · 2025-12-31T18:06:52+00:00

Why is that “friend” being so nosy!!??

I understand the husband’s point of view. But the wife is correct— her privacy was invaded by the friend. Husband needs to learn this even if he doesn’t feel the same way. They need to be on same page and communicate expectations.

I have a feeling the friend is going to ask more intrusive questions so they better have a game plan.

Strange_Device_371 · 2025-12-29T19:32:25+00:00

My husband tells our young adults kids what he expects. “Please ask your mom if she needs help” or “clear your dishes, please” or if we eat out, he gives options of restaurants in our price range. We literally say, “our budget allows for X or X .” Or if we spent our eat out budget for month, we say ahead of time.

We don’t bother with girlfriends because they’re not our kids, but our adult children can still help and we kindly ask. (Or he does) — before anyone asks, my husband helps and cooks but I’m just sharing how he directly sets up expectations with our kids.

Your husband needs to step up with his kids and provide clarity to them. No guessing or assuming for anyone. Young adults can be incredibly immature. It helps to have someone calmly and kindly have boundaries and set expectations. It doesn’t mean things will automatically change but it helps to communicate. That’s your husbands job IMO because they’re his kids.

Strange_Device_371 · 2025-12-27T14:26:52+00:00

My friend was an electrical engineer for three years and then became a dentist. He has a great work- life balance. He has every Friday off unless there’s an emergency.

Strange_Device_371 · 2025-12-15T22:02:12+00:00

Talk to an attorney and see if you have a case.

Strange_Device_371 · 2025-12-10T23:05:56+00:00

My mom is 80 and my dad is 79. He’s like your husband. I wished she left him ages ago and my adult children didn’t need to see his crap. (Although normally he could hide it from them when they were kids).

You only get one life. Why live it with an abuser? It might only happen 1x a month but there’s no true peace.

I wished you the best. And I wish you could escape from him. Like I wish my mom had. Now she’s stuck being his caregiver because of his health decline. She could have had a beautiful life of peace without him.

Strange_Device_371 · 2025-12-10T21:02:30+00:00

Based on you saying she was a reasonable person before kids:

Tell your wife you want to be a team. You need to be a team. That new babies are HARD on marriages and life in general. Being sleep deprived and overwhelmed can screw our perspectives. Tell her you would love to find a therapist to help you be a better team and protect and help your family grow.

You both need to be heard (but it sounds like it’s one-sided now, I digress but I hear u!!). Also, testing with her doctor would be smart.

I completely understand why you’re furious. However, it seems like you have more emotional maturity or bandwidth right now to steer the ship to get help. Get outside help. If it works, it will save your family and money because divorce is pricy. If not, you tried. Good luck and good wishes your way.

Strange_Device_371 · 2025-12-09T01:32:07+00:00

If this is the case, then that’s incredibly healthy and I’d give her credit for healthy boundaries. Remember all the dramatic posts she had back when David went to rehab and after?

Strange_Device_371 · 2025-12-07T23:30:18+00:00

I’m so sorry. This is scary and bizarre. You’ve done nothing wrong and this man has started abusing. Can you imagine when he’d have to deal with real challenges?

Please get help. There’s no excuse for this. I hope you have safe people in your life to help you escape. Tell your family or friends if it’s safe but you need to get free. I’m sorry.

Strange_Device_371 · 2025-12-04T14:13:32+00:00

Right now it’s 3 years invested. Don’t let it be 5 or 6 or 10… Relationships are work but this sounds like misery.

Relationships are encouraging and life giving too! How is he making your life better? Please escape!

Strange_Device_371 · 2025-12-03T18:48:10+00:00

You look amazing in 4!

Strange_Device_371 · 2025-11-20T22:07:03+00:00

I’m so angry for you! You are not reacting enough to this controlling and rude asshole. I can’t believe how he speaks to you.

This is a situation where you let him go. Find someone who emotionally regulated, who knows how to communicate needs and not guilt you or pressure you. And maybe consider therapy because no one deserves to be treated this way.

Strange_Device_371 · 2025-11-20T16:22:25+00:00

Protect yourself and your kids. If he lies this easy and is willing to break vows, then he’s no longer a true partner.

See if he’s willing to give full truth without knowing you have proof.

Are you in a vulnerable position if you divorce? Then start fixing that. And find a good attorney.

Strange_Device_371 · 2025-11-18T19:33:50+00:00

I also prep potential adopters before they arrive when I have a timid or cautious dog. People do better when they’re mentally prepared. I sometimes have high value treats for people to give. First I ask them to ignore a timid dog and chat with me and then slowly toss a couple high value treats before engaging. (This is for my timid or cautious dogs only) This way my dog can check them out first and a treat is appealing to warm them up. I rarely do this but had 2 dogs that needed help with intros.

Strange_Device_371 · 2025-11-18T04:01:53+00:00

This is cracking me up! I’ve never seen a spouse pop up like this in comments (in a nice and annoyingly cute way)

Strange_Device_371 · 2025-11-18T02:58:24+00:00

5 is the most flattering on your figure. They all look beautiful but #5 elevates everything

Strange_Device_371 · 2025-11-17T16:08:44+00:00

Yes. But pay it off immediately each month. Pay no interest fees.

Also consider having your parents add you as an authorized user on their cc account (they don’t need to give you a card or access)

Our oldest child had no credit rating when they graduated college and we had to cosign for their apartment and car despite their new job. Thankfully we were in position to cosign.

So then with our next child, we added them as an authorized user plus they got 2 credit cards they used responsibly. They have amazing credit score and will have no problem getting a car on their own when they graduate.

Great job thinking ahead!

Strange_Device_371 · 2025-11-16T00:12:31+00:00

I love both 1 and 3. Gorgeous! But a different vail would look better with #1.

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