Medicine cabinet must-haves for less with a UnitedHealthcare ACA Marketplace plan

Your medicine cabinet is a crucial part of your home, especially if you have kids. It's where you keep essentials to treat minor injuries and illnesses, as well as everyday health and wellness products. We've put together a list of our favorite medicine cabinet essentials. And with your UnitedHealthcare Individual & Family ACA Marketplace plan, you can get 20% off¹ on Walgreens-brand health and wellness products with the Walgreens Smart Savings discount card.

Medicine cabinet essentials

First-aid supplies

Bandages: Keep various sizes and types on hand, from adhesive bandages for minor cuts and scrapes to elastic bandages for sprains and strains
Antiseptics: Clean wounds and prevent infection
Thermometer:  Check and monitor body temperature

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Over-the-counter medications

Pain relievers: These are essential for treating headaches, muscle aches, fever and other common aches and pains. Examples of these include acetaminophen, ibuprofen and naproxen.
Allergy relief medication: If you suffer from allergies, it's important to have allergy relief medication on hand, such as antihistamines or decongestants
Topical treatments: These are creams, gels and sprays that can be applied directly to the body for pain or itch relief
Gut medications: These can help relieve stomach and gut symptoms, and include medications like antacids, laxatives and anti-diarrheal medications

Other essential items

Walgreens has thousands of eligible Walgreens-brand health and wellness products that qualify for the Walgreens Smart Savings 20% discount. Here are a few more of our favorites:

Vitamins
Sleep aids
Sunscreen
Hand sanitizer
Dental care and more

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Additional tips

Talk to your doctor: Make sure to discuss any questions you have about over-the-counter medications with your primary care provider. Don’t have one yet? Find a provider.
Check expiration dates regularly: Make sure to replace any expired medications or products
Store medications safely: Keep them out of the reach of children and pets, and in a cool, dry place

By stocking your medicine cabinet with these essential Walgreens health and wellness products, not only will you be prepared, but you may also save money.

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Footnotes

Walgreens discount valid until 12/31/24. Discount valid only for in-store purchases of eligible Walgreens brand health and wellness products by current members eligible for the UnitedHealthcare discount program. Discount cannot be used online. For a full list of Walgreens brand health and wellness products and exclusions, please visit www.walgreens.com/smartsavings.
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Disclaimers

The benefits described may not be offered in all plans or in all states. Some plans may require copayments, deductibles and/or coinsurance for these benefits. This policy has exclusions, limitations, reductions of benefits, and terms under which the policy may be continued in force or discontinued. For costs and complete details of the coverage, review your plan documents, call or write your insurance agent or the company, whichever is applicable. Plan specifics and benefits vary by coverage area and by plan category. Please review plan details to learn more. By responding to this offer, you agree that a representative may contact you.

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