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Pitooey · 02-06-2010, 08:33 PM

I went to the Target store today to buy some Nyquil for my son who was sick all day. Well.......................................

I'm ready to buy the product when the cashier asked me "Show me your license?"

I thought I heard wrong I said What?

She said it again show me your drivers license.

She was going to swipe my drivers license.

I looked at the people behind me on line.

Does anyone know what's going on with Nyquil or other meds that I don't know of?

One lady said it's a federal law......... What do you think?

Zoneboy · 02-06-2010, 08:44 PM

Some OTC meds such as Nyquil contain one of the key ingredients for manufacturing Meth. The drug dealers were buying it up in large quanities so some states (if not all) have now put limits on what you can buy and they must keep a log of every person that buys any of the meds on the watch list which includes Nyquil, Sudafed, etc.. This was why you were asked to show your I.D.

Janice · 02-06-2010, 08:49 PM

Another reason is that some people drink these cold meds by the bottle to catch a buzz. Kids can't buy it, so I guess they want to make sure that stores are complying.

Liza · 02-06-2010, 09:21 PM

I had a similar thing happen to me over Xmas when I had a nasty cold. I bought both Nyquil and Dayquil. The cashier asked for my birthday when he scanned the Nyquil. I thought it was a little odd, but gave it. What I thought was stranger was when he scanned the Dayquil and asked for it again. I'm like, well, it hasn't changed in the last three seconds...

Pitooey · 02-06-2010, 09:28 PM

What is this world coming to?

Thanks for tuning me in....

catlover79 · 02-06-2010, 09:34 PM

That's crazy! On a separate note, at the T-Mobile store where I go to pay my phone bill - even though I pay cash, they still ask for my license.

Family Ties Forever! · 02-06-2010, 10:09 PM

Another reason why they may have asked for your license is because liquid Nyquil contains 10% alcohol.

Zoneboy · 02-06-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Family Ties Forever!

Another reason why they may have asked for your license is because liquid Nyquil contains 10% alcohol.

Could be but most brands of mouthwash contain more than that and I've never known anyone to be asked for I.D. when buying it. The CVS brand that I have here now contains 21.6% alcohol.

PZelda · 02-06-2010, 10:48 PM

That's not new - Target has been doing that for years.

Walmart doesn't ask for ID, from what I know.

CVS... Good luck, you're on your own.

LuLu Rogers · 02-06-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PZelda

Walmart doesn't ask for ID, from what I know.

Yes, they're supposed to anyway. When I worked there as a cashier 2 years ago that was part of our training.

Schmoopie · 02-07-2010, 01:43 AM

Very sad that its come down to needing ID to purchase over the counter medicines because kids want it for a buzz. Ugh... it makes me sick (pun intended!) to think that kids actually want to drink stuff like Nyquil and cough medicine to get themselves high. I can't stand the stuff when I'm sick. No way would I drink it for enjoyment! Right now, just the thought of the stuff has me wrinkling my nose in disgust!

Marvo301 · 02-07-2010, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Schmoopie

Very sad that its come down to needing ID to purchase over the counter medicines because kids want it for a buzz. Ugh... it makes me sick (pun intended!) to think that kids actually want to drink stuff like Nyquil and cough medicine to get themselves high. I can't stand the stuff when I'm sick. No way would I drink it for enjoyment! Right now, just the thought of the stuff has me wrinkling my nose in disgust!

It's a really sad statement about our society when over the counter medications have to be regulated to prevent them from being abused.

catlover79 · 02-07-2010, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Schmoopie

Very sad that its come down to needing ID to purchase over the counter medicines because kids want it for a buzz. Ugh... it makes me sick (pun intended!) to think that kids actually want to drink stuff like Nyquil and cough medicine to get themselves high. I can't stand the stuff when I'm sick. No way would I drink it for enjoyment! Right now, just the thought of the stuff has me wrinkling my nose in disgust!

Agreed. Liquid Nyquil is some of the most disgusting stuff ever - when I had to get some, I vowed next time to buy it in capsule form!!!

Pitooey · 02-07-2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitooey

I went to the Target store today to buy some Nyquil for my son who was sick all day. Well.......................................

I'm ready to buy the product when the cashier asked me "Show me your

My husband had a field day laughing

because he was saying to me... Didn't the cashier look at you and realize you were over 18?

Courtnee · 02-07-2010, 01:50 PM

You can make meth with Nyquil. They scan your ID to monitor how many times you buy it.

02-06-2010, 08:33 PM	#1
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	Show me your license? I went to the Target store today to buy some Nyquil for my son who was sick all day. Well....................................... I'm ready to buy the product when the cashier asked me "Show me your license?" I thought I heard wrong I said What? She said it again show me your drivers license. She was going to swipe my drivers license. I looked at the people behind me on line. Does anyone know what's going on with Nyquil or other meds that I don't know of? One lady said it's a federal law......... What do you think?
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02-06-2010, 10:09 PM	#7
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02-06-2010, 10:48 PM	#9
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	That's not new - Target has been doing that for years. Walmart doesn't ask for ID, from what I know. CVS... Good luck, you're on your own.
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02-06-2010, 08:49 PM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Another reason is that some people drink these cold meds by the bottle to catch a buzz. Kids can't buy it, so I guess they want to make sure that stores are complying.

02-06-2010, 09:21 PM	#4
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	I had a similar thing happen to me over Xmas when I had a nasty cold. I bought both Nyquil and Dayquil. The cashier asked for my birthday when he scanned the Nyquil. I thought it was a little odd, but gave it. What I thought was stranger was when he scanned the Dayquil and asked for it again. I'm like, well, it hasn't changed in the last three seconds...

02-06-2010, 09:28 PM	#5
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	What is this world coming to? Thanks for tuning me in....

02-07-2010, 01:43 AM	#11
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	Very sad that its come down to needing ID to purchase over the counter medicines because kids want it for a buzz. Ugh... it makes me sick (pun intended!) to think that kids actually want to drink stuff like Nyquil and cough medicine to get themselves high. I can't stand the stuff when I'm sick. No way would I drink it for enjoyment! Right now, just the thought of the stuff has me wrinkling my nose in disgust!
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02-07-2010, 01:50 PM	#15
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	You can make meth with Nyquil. They scan your ID to monitor how many times you buy it.
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