When brewing overloads, the botanist amulet saves each time it activates, for an overall saving per amulet. Given the 5% activation chance, one can expect to consume a full amulet in 100 potions - making 305 doses of overload from 300 doses-worth of supplies. This reduces the average cost of a 3-dose overload from to . The amulet can be used in conjunction with at least three pieces of the factory outfit, modified botanist's mask, Morytania legs 4 (for prayer renewals), and portable wells to further reduce cost.