CVS buyer reports melatonin 'scam'
He compared prices while shopping in the store and saw a difference.
When it comes to sleeping tablets , many of us consume melatonin at night. You might have a brand you always buy, and maybe you prefer capsules to gummies, but once you've found a variety that's right for you, melatonin is great to have on hand when counting. sheep is not enough. However, if you regularly buy your melatonin from CVS, one buyer warns that you could be paying more than necessary. Read on to find out why he says some melatonin products are a "scam."
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A TikToker did some quick math while picking up melatonin gummies.
In a TikTok published by contractor Preston Konrad , who uses the handle @prestonkonrad, the buyer says he "uncovered the biggest melatonin scam at CVS."
In the video, Konrad shows off a bottle of Natrol branded 5 milligram melatonin gummies, priced at $24.79, and a bottle of Natrol branded 10 milligram melatonin gummies, priced at $26.49 $.
Naturally, you might think the higher price is because you're paying for a stronger dose, but some simple math indicates that's not really the case.
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Konrad compared the portions.
Konrad continues by examining the portions of each bottle.
"Of the 10 milligrams, the serving size is two gummies, which means each is 5 milligrams," he says. "The serving size on [the 5-milligram bottle] is one gummy, so each gummy is 5 milligrams. Am I mistaken or is it the same thing?"
Konrad then consults with someone off-camera, who reiterates that both packets contain 140 gummies.
"It's the exact same product, just branded and rebranded," Konrad says, as he and his companion note that you'll finish the 10-milligram bottle of gummies faster and shell out $3 more. ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb
"It's a total rip off," Konrad says, while conceding that Natrol strains are "the best melatonin gummies."
Better life has reached out to CVS for comment on the pricing structure and will update the story when we have a response.
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Target has a similar pricing structure, but you can save at Walmart and Walgreens.
This pricing model is not unique to CVS, as Target also offers different prices for Natrol Melatonin Gummies at 140 units, based on milligrams. At Target, for example, the 10 milligrams gummies are slightly more expensive, priced at $16.39, while 5 milligrams candies are $15.99.
However, if that still doesn't work for you, consider going to Walmart or Walgreens. According to these retailers' online prices, Natrol bottles will cost you the same amount.
At Walmart, the 10 milligrams bottle and 5 milligrams bottles (both containing 140 gummies) are the same price: $16.24. At Walgreens, both bottles are always exactly the same price (although higher than at Walmart): 5 milligrams And 10 milligrams Natrol Melatonin Gummies in 140 units both cost $24.99.
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Some buyers were shocked, while others said it was nothing new.
Some commenters on Konrad's video were shocked by the news, writing, "Just watched mine, different brand, same thing!! Thanks for pointing it out!"
Another added: "Not me with this in my nightstand. Thank you for your service sir!!"
However, others said they had already noticed similar situations while shopping, urging everyone to check labels, portion sizes and unit price.
"I noticed this at CVS with CVS brand vitamin C! same kind of thing!" we read in a comment.
"That's why you're supposed to read every label on every product," another added.
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