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u should be able to purchase it from any chemist!!!

it costs around $45.00

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Here (Australia) it can be found at any chemist - not sure about in the states, but I have heard that Walgreen's stocks it.

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Hello,

I am on my pre op liquid diet and through my doc they either suggested Optifast or products by the name of Med-Diet. I opted for Med Diet, the cost was close but a little cheaper. The other thing, they are online and you can order on line. www.med-diet.com

I ordered the 14 day plan and most of it I would do again, however, as far as the Protein broth, YUK!!! Otherwise, the Minnehaha Mills pudding you mix with the Beneprotein was good and the Protein Shakes were also good.

I couldn't get the chicken broth down, so I called and asked if they took returns for unopened items and they were willing to do this.

I did like the Minnehaha Mills pudding so much, that I asked for exchange of the returned broth for pudding. They had no problem with this and were willing to work with me.

I also went online to walgreens.com and ordered a case of beneprotein to add to my own broth at home which was much more tolerable.

Hint... Do not microwave the beneprotein! I turns into a thick curd like substance and blew up in the microwave. Add it after you have heated your broth.

Any more questions let me know! Good Luck to you!

Schel

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