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Posted 10/20/2020 9:55 AM (GMT -5)
Is anyone else having a hard time finding Metamucil these days? Actually, I would say for months now, off and on. Even store brands are out right now. Can't find it online. What's up with that??
Posted 10/20/2020 12:52 PM (GMT -5)
We get the capsules from Costco when on sale.... used to get Superstore brand, but none to be found and not on their list to get any in. There are other brands you could try, dont get WalMart brand...something i there that was unnecessary. I dont know the cost, so I'll be looking into maybe Now brand... Metamucil is ka-ching!!

q
Posted 10/20/2020 12:55 PM (GMT -5)
They have it in my CVS and Walgreens
Posted 10/20/2020 1:14 PM (GMT -5)
So maybe it's just in my area. I sent them an email but have yet to hear back.

Quincy, I don't like the capsules so I use the powder. I tried the Superstore generic brand and it is awful, so I don't mind paying more for the Metamucil brand. I usually wait for it for it to go on sale but now it's just not around, sale or no sale.
Posted 10/20/2020 1:14 PM (GMT -5)
Try well.ca.

q
Posted 10/20/2020 1:47 PM (GMT -5)
Never knew of this website, thanks for the suggestion. All the Metamucil powders are "sold out". Interesting. So it's not just the stores in my area. Maybe it's just Canada since Michele can find it.
Posted 10/20/2020 3:01 PM (GMT -5)
Well at least they responded, even if they weren't all that informative:

"Thank you for reaching out to Metamucil! I am sorry to hear that you still can't find our Metamucil powder products and I relate to your frustration about not being able to find your favorite product in the stores. I am really sorry that you are experiencing this in your area and I am happy to help you today!

Metamucil has not discontinued any products during the pandemic. P&G, like others in our industry, operates a global supply chain. Together with our supply partners, we are working hard to address any disruption in supplies or production so that consumers continue to find our products when and where they shop. At this point, we are continuing to manufacture most of our products around the globe and are not expecting long-term disruption to product availability. I am able to suggesting using our Metamucil Fibre Capsules as an alternative or our Metamucil Fibre Wafers.

I want to apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your loyalty to Metamucil. We appreciate your patience during this dynamic situation. Please respond with your postal address, I would love to send you a coupon that you can use on your next purchase. If you have any other questions or comments please feel free to contact us again!"
Posted 10/20/2020 5:55 PM (GMT -5)
Have you tried ordering from Walmart? I just checked and seems like they have a lot of options for Metamucil available for delivery
Posted 10/20/2020 5:55 PM (GMT -5)
Wait ... you are in Canada so not sure if they ship there
Posted 10/20/2020 6:00 PM (GMT -5)
I have checked Walmart.ca and no Metamucil is in stock. I am not going to order from the States. It's not life or death. Thanks for checking though!
Posted 10/20/2020 6:21 PM (GMT -5)
Is it the unflavoured powder? Try Rexall drugs.
I'm impressed with Metamucil's response.

q
Posted 10/20/2020 7:29 PM (GMT -5)
Well, my husband ended up buying a generic brand. I'll choke that down and try again when that gets low. Maybe I'll have my coupon by then...
Posted 10/20/2020 10:23 PM (GMT -5)
Did you look on amazon? There’s no shortage in my area. I agree the genetics aren’t as good. They seem to be either off-tasting or gritty.
Posted 10/21/2020 8:21 AM (GMT -5)
Yes I looked on Amazon.ca. What country are you in? It seems that the shortage is only in Canada, not the US.
Posted 10/21/2020 11:59 AM (GMT -5)
Got another email from Metamucil, after I gave them my address. They are sending two $2 coupons. Big whoop. I'd hoped for a free container or at least 50% off.
Posted 10/22/2020 6:18 AM (GMT -5)
Try Amazon
Posted 10/22/2020 8:21 AM (GMT -5)
Yup, I looked on Amazon.ca. I can't order from the American Amazon site.
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