Walgreens Sale and Weekly Ad: How to Save on Everyday Essentials
The Walgreens weekly ad, digital coupons, and the free myWalgreens program can lower the cost of vitamins, toiletries, snacks, and household basics.
“Class, if you visit the pharmacy as often as I do, you might as well get a gold star for it. Today we learn how to turn those trips into savings.”
What is the Walgreens sale?
The Walgreens sale is the set of deals in the Walgreens weekly ad, plus extra offers online and in the Walgreens app. You will find sale prices on everyday items like vitamins, pain relievers, toiletries, beauty products, snacks, and household supplies. Deals can be used in store or online for pickup or delivery.
The weekly ad often includes buy one, get one offers and short promotions, so the deals change regularly. Pair those sale prices with the free myWalgreens membership, and your regular pharmacy trip starts paying you back.
Why I assign it to my students
Most of us already shop at a pharmacy for medicine and small necessities. A little planning makes those trips cheaper.
- The weekly ad does the planning for you. A quick look tells you what is on sale before you leave the house.
- myWalgreens is free. Members get sale prices automatically and earn Walgreens Cash rewards.
- Walgreens brand pays more. Members earn 5% Walgreens Cash on Walgreens branded products, and 1% on most other purchases.
- Pickup and delivery are options. Handy on days when getting around is harder.
How to use the Walgreens weekly ad, step by step
- Join myWalgreens for free. Sign up on the Walgreens website or in the app. Add an email or home address to your profile, since one is required to redeem Walgreens Cash.
- Check the weekly ad. Use the button on this page to see this week’s sale prices, and compare them with your shopping list.
- Clip digital coupons. In the Walgreens app or on the website, clip available coupons to your account before you shop so they apply automatically.
- Give your phone number at checkout. This links the purchase to your myWalgreens account so sale prices and rewards apply.
- Choose Walgreens brand when it fits. Store-brand items often cost less and earn a higher Walgreens Cash rate for members.
- Use your Walgreens Cash. Redeem it at checkout on a later purchase. It cannot be used on prescriptions or other pharmacy items.
Professor Ima’s quick tips
- Shop the weekly ad for items you use up, like toothpaste and vitamins, and stock up only when the price is right.
- Watch for buy one, get one deals on things you can share with a friend or neighbor.
- Look over your digital receipts in the app to see which coupons applied.
- Do not let your rewards sit too long. Walgreens Cash expires 12 months after you earn it.
- Compare the sale price with a grocery store or discount store before buying in bulk.
Walgreens savings for seniors and fixed incomes
For many older adults, Walgreens is part of the weekly routine. myWalgreens members can earn 1% Walgreens Cash on out-of-pocket spending for prescriptions and immunizations, with an annual limit and some state exclusions, so check the program terms for details.
One important rule for occasional shoppers: if you do not redeem Walgreens Cash for six calendar months in a row, your membership can be considered inactive and your saved rewards can be lost. So use your rewards regularly, even on a small purchase. If the app feels confusing, ask a store team member or a family member to help you set it up and clip coupons.
Things to watch for
- Weekly ad prices change often, and some deals are limited to certain items or quantities.
- There are limits on how much Walgreens Cash you can redeem in a single transaction and per day.
- Prescriptions with a $0 copay do not earn Walgreens Cash.
- Promo codes and flash sales come with their own fine print. Read it before you count on a discount.
- A sale price is only a deal if you need the item. Skip the impulse aisle near the register.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I see the Walgreens weekly ad?
The weekly ad is on the Walgreens website and in the Walgreens app. The button on this page takes you straight to it.
Is myWalgreens free?
Yes. myWalgreens is free to join. Members get sale prices automatically and earn Walgreens Cash rewards on eligible purchases.
How does Walgreens Cash work?
Members earn 5% on Walgreens branded products and 1% on most other purchases. You redeem it at checkout using the phone number on your account, and it expires 12 months after it is earned.
Can I use Walgreens Cash on prescriptions?
No. Walgreens Cash cannot be used on prescriptions or other pharmacy items, but you can use it on other eligible store purchases.
Professor Ima B. Cheap
Deals, prices, and program rules change often. Cheap101 is not affiliated with Walgreens. Always check the final price and the store’s terms before you buy. More handouts: Cheap101 Class Handouts · Coupons and deals guide