Tampon shortage?
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Anonymous
| I went to three different CVSs in NWDC today and the shelves were 99% bare of all tampons. The only thing left was some off brand super light option. What’s going on? Is it a CVS problem? This isn’t the first time either — same thing happened a month or two ago. I checked Amazon and they are almost three times the price. What gives? |
Anonymous
| Costco had tons of jumbo packs over the weekend. |
Anonymous
| Yes seems fully stocked. Maybe some of the bigger brands carried by larger chains have supply issues? |
Anonymous
| Yes, I noticed that I couldn't find any regular tampons at a couple of grocery stores. Just light or super size, or mixed packs, which I don't need. |
Anonymous
| I've noticed this too but only at CVS. |
Anonymous
| This has been an ongoing issue for the past year or so. Whenever I see 40-count regular absorbency o.b., I buy every box in stock because I know it could be months before I see any again. Giant, Harris Teeter, Target, CVS, and Amazon are consistently out. |
Anonymous
I use the OB tampons and have noticed the same thing. |
Anonymous
| Also have been experiencing this at cvs! |
Anonymous
| Weird, I thought it was just me. I was searching for cardboard applicators because I hate the plastic for environmental reasons and they are nowhere. Ended up accidentally buying four cases instead of four boxes on amazon. |
Anonymous
| Same thing at both CVS and Amazon Fresh. |
Anonymous
OP here -- yes!! Finding cardboard applicator is next to impossible. It kills me to think of putting all that plastic into landfills. I may just break down and get them from Amazon even at the ridiculous markup. Does anyone have a sense of why this shortage has been ongoing for months? I get the global supply chain issues, but this seems strange. |
Anonymous
| You don’t need an applicator. Those are generally only used in the US and UK for cultural reasons. It’s worth giving some thought to. |
Anonymous
| Get the cup ladies! Before I got a mirena I used a cup. Do it! It's life changing. |
Anonymous
Isn’t it messy to take out? |
Anonymous
| Switch to a cup! It's amazing. Although I still WFH and haven't figured out how to empty it in a public restroom yet. |