Ways to Save More at Walgreens
Walgreens is a great one-stop shop option in the drugstore arena. Pick up prescriptions, grab 
some greeting cards and gifts, scoop up some toothpaste, get your photos printed and even do a little grocery shopping – all in one store. It’s also one of the best places to save money, if you know how to take advantage of the perks! Here are some great way to save more at Walgreens:
- Serious savings come from signing up for the Balance Rewards Program. You can join for FREE at your Walgreens store, via the Walgreen’s app (iTunes or Google) OR at Walgreens.com. Balance Rewards Members earn 10 points for every $1 spent on almost everything in the store, plus you’ll get bonus points on featured products. If you fill a 30-day prescription, you’ll get 100 points! Even better, you’ll score 300 points for 90-day prescriptions and 100 points for immunizations given at a Walgreens store.When your points total 5,000, you’ll get a $5 reward to redeem on your next purchase! Collect those points and get bigger rewards for the best savings of $50. You’ll have 3 years to use those points, and they’ll also expire if you don’t use your Balance Rewards card for 6 months.
- One of the best ways to take advantage of Walgreens deals is with Register Rewards. These coupons print out with your receipt when you buy qualifying items, and are valid for a specific dollar amount. To find items that offer Register Rewards, just check your weekly ad or browse the store.These coupons always have a pretty short lifespan, so always be sure to note the expiration date. Use them like cash when you hand over your payment, Balance Rewards Card and other coupons.
- A super easy way to save at Walgreens is to pick up the Walgreens coupon book at the front of the store. Each month, you’ll find a new book loaded with hundreds of dollars in coupons to save on the products you buy the most. There are name brand coupons and Walgreens store coupons in the book that can be combined and stacked for extra savings.Alternatively (and conveniently) you can also find these coupons on the Walgreens app, or go online and “clip” the coupons directly onto your Balance Rewards Card.
- Stacking rewards and savings will get you the most bang for your buck. You can use 1 manufacturer coupon and 1 store coupon when you shop at Walgreens, and even use the Register Rewards, as well. Note that the number of coupons you use (including Register Rewards) cannot exceed the number of items you are purchasing. Sometimes, it will benefit you to pick up a 10¢ piece of candy from the counter, in order to use a $1 Register Reward, when you already have more coupons than items.
- If you’re a member of AARP (adults 50 and older), you’ll get more points on your Balance Rewards account when you link it to your AARP membership online. You can also link it by calling 855-225-0400. Benefits include 50 points for every dollar spent on Walgreens brand health and wellness products. You’ll also get 1.5 times the points for Healthy Choices activities.
- Take advantage of Walgreens Healthy Choices Program. Link your Balance Rewards account to the program online and start earning more points for setting and achieving health and wellness goals! Track your blood pressure, lose weight, participate in activities, and you’ll get points added to your Balance Rewards Card just for doing those tasks. You can even sync your Fitbit or other fitness tracking devices to earn points! Get 250 points for setting goals, 20 points per day for tracking blood pressure and much more.
- One of the best secrets to saving at Walgreens is to request rain checks. When an item is on sale and out of stock, get a rain check! You’ll be guaranteed the same sale price, when the item is back in stock. These rain checks are valid for 60 days.You may have a Walgreens store that will go even further. This varies on the leniency of the clerk and manager. If you have a coupon or Register Reward that is set to expire before you are able to use your rain check, sometimes, the cashier (with manager approval) will accept your coupon at the time of the rain check being given, for the price you would have paid, should you have been able to deduct the coupons!
- Did you know that you can subscribe to recurring deliveries at Walgreens.com? You’ll save at least 10% on the items you need and 20% off most Well at Walgreens products, plus have them shipped to your home for free! Just join the Auto-Reorder & Save Program and start searching for the items you need the most. Even better, hen you purchase your first recurring shipment, you can use your Balance Rewards points, plus you’ll continue to earn more points for shopping online and in-store.
- Shopping at Walgreens.com might just surprise you. There are constantly deals and bonus rewards points being offered for online purchases that you won’t find in the store. It’s always worth a look, and could save you even more money than going inside the store.
By using all of these methods, you’ll save a ton of money when you shop at Walgreens! Using one method at time will still keep cash in your pocket, but when it comes to really rocking the Walgreens deals, you’ll want to combine all of these tips to maximize your savings.
~Sharky
What is “Shark Bites”? Shark Bites is a money-saving tips series here on FreebieShark that aims to help you and your family get the most out of your money. “Shark Bites” posts are both educational and straight to the point. Just another way FreebieShark is helping you save!
