Top 10 Ways to Save at Walgreens

Posted by My Dallas Mommy on Monday, February 13th, 2017 at 6:00 PM
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Top 10 Ways to Save at Walgreens

If you’re a drugstore shopper, chances are you visit Walgreens to catch the weekly deals each week.  Here are some ways to save at Walgreens that you might not know.  Get the most out of that money you spend, by saving more of it and scoring more deals!  Find even more ways to save HERE!

1. Join the Balance Rewards Program

If you aren’t taking advantage of the Balance Rewards Program yet, you’re missing out on some serious savings.  You can join for FREE at your Walgreens store, via the Walgreen’s app 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. Fill a 30-day prescription and 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.

2. Use Register Rewards

One of the best ways to take advantage of Walgreens deals is with Register Rewards. These are coupons good for a specific dollar amount that you’ll score at checkout when you buy qualifying items.  To find items that offer Register Rewards, just check your weekly ad or browse the store.

These coupons have a short lifespan, so always note the expiration date.  Use them like cash when you hand over your payment, Balance Rewards Card and other coupons.

3. Combined Savings

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.

4. AARP Member Benefits at Walgreens

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 alternatively 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.

5.  Healthy Choices Program

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.

6. Store Coupon Book

Walgreens has amazing new store coupons that they release in a coupon book at the front of the store each month.  You’ll score hundreds of dollars in coupons to use on products you use the most.

If you don’t want to carry around or keep track of the coupons, you’ll find them on the Walgreens app, or go online and “clip” the coupons directly onto your Balance Rewards Card for more conveience.

7. Rain Checks

These are definitely one of the best secrets to savings on hot items that are on sale at Walgreens.  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.  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!

8. Shop Online

Shopping at Walgreens.com might 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.

9. Schedule Deliveries

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! You’ll find these items in the Auto-Reorder & Save Program.  Worried about Balance Rewards points?  When you purchase your first recurring shipment, you can use your points, plus you’ll continue to earn more points for shopping online and in-store.

10. Combine savings

By using all of these methods, you’ll save a ton of money! 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!

How to you save at Walgreens?

 

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