Very good points Sue.

Even if there is cost in buying extra meds, I think it is a good investment, just like I have invested in a spare knife (… ok perhaps more than one …) or keep extra food in the pantry etc. These things cost, but I think we happily spend money on all manner of ETS equipment, and duplicates, so we should approach meds as a necessary cost in the same fashion. It seems that if you get a good Dr and can explain what you want, and if you have the money, there is no reason not to have a sufficient stock of meds, even in the US !

I think I'd rather have a 3 months of lifesaving meds in my bug out bag than a great knife, PLB and everything which shines. For those who need meds its got to be about priorities.

Hey, I just had a thought on the old axiom :
3 min without air, 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food
How about :
3 min without air, 1 day without meds, 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food ?