Buying eye drops in bulk

Buying eye drops in bulk makes sense when you use them every day and can finish each bottle before its expiration date. Work out how many bottles you go through in a month at the labeled dose, buy a few months’ worth, and store the extras within the label’s temperature range. With Quell, 3 or more bottles ship free, and unopened bottles can be refunded within 30 days of delivery.

Start with how fast you use a bottle

The label’s directions read: Apply 1 drop 3 times per day in each eye. Following that, someone using drops daily in both eyes goes through a bottle much faster than someone who reaches for one only on windy days or long flights. Our guide on how long a bottle of eye drops lasts walks through the math for .33 fl oz (10 mL).

A simpler method is to watch your own habits. Write the date on a new bottle’s carton when you open it, and note the date when it runs out. Two or three bottles in, you’ll know your real pace, which is what a bulk order should be sized on, rather than a guess.

Why buy eye drops in bulk at all?

• Fewer orders: one bigger order replaces several small ones.
• Free shipping: Quell orders of $89.00 or more, which is 3 bottles, ship free, while smaller orders pay $10.00.
• A spare where you need it: one bottle at home, one at work, one in a travel bag.
• Less risk of running out: no delivery date is promised, so a cushion of unopened bottles covers the wait.
• Seasonal planning: winter heating and summer air conditioning often mean using drops more regularly.

Expiration dates on every bottle

Bulk only works if you use each bottle before it expires. Every bottle and carton carries its own date, and it’s worth checking them when a box arrives and putting the earliest date at the front of the drawer. Where to find the expiration date shows what to look for.

Buying more than you can use in time is the main way bulk buying goes wrong. If your pace says six bottles will take most of a year, a twelve-bottle order is likely to leave a few expired at the back of the cabinet.

Storing extra bottles

The storage line reads: Store between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F). A hall closet or bedroom drawer usually fits that range. Places that often don’t:

• A car, which can get far hotter in summer and colder in winter.
• A garage or shed without climate control.
• A windowsill in direct sun.
• Next to a radiator, space heater or oven.

Keep unopened bottles sealed in their cartons until you need them. The tamper seal and carton are what make a bottle refundable if you change your mind, and they also protect it from dust in storage. More tips are in how to store eye drops.

Buy eye drops in bulk with no subscription

Quell doesn’t sell subscriptions or auto-ship plans, so a bulk order is a single purchase you decide on each time. There are also no promo codes or coupon tiers, so there’s nothing to unlock by hitting a certain number besides free shipping at 3 bottles. The cart shows your total before you pay; see what the cart saving means if you’re curious how it’s shown.

After an order, you may get one reorder reminder email. It’s a nudge, not a charge: nothing is ordered unless you go back and check out again.

If you overbuy

Our refund policy covers 30-day refunds on unopened bottles, no need to send them back. That gives you room to adjust if you ordered more than you need, as long as the bottles are still sealed. Opened bottles can’t be refunded, so leave the extras alone until your current one is finished. Refunds on unopened bottles explains how to ask for one.

Bulk buying for a household or office

If several people in a home use drops, each person should have their own bottle and keep it for their own use. Label the carton with a name so bottles don’t get mixed up. For an office first aid kit, an unopened bottle in a cool drawer is easier to manage than a shared open one.

Before buying for others, check the label’s warning: Caution should be used in those with egg or bird allergies — For use in the eyes only. The label doesn’t give directions for children or for use with contact lenses, so anyone in those situations should ask their eye doctor or pharmacist first.