Walgreens 101

Here’s a few more tips:

Remember there are big companies that own multiple brands. When a RR prints out from a Pampers purchase, it may say “Thank you from P&G” on the Register Reward. This means you cannot use that RR to pay for ANY P&G product if you expect to receive a RR from it. Example: You can’t turn around and buy Crest toothpaste, as it is also a P&G brand. This doesn’t happen too often, but it’s definitely good to know.
There is a correct order when handing over your coupons: Manufacturer coupon, then store coupon. If you are expecting overage from the coupons, and you hand the Manufacturer coupon over last, the register will beep and you won’t be able to use it.

Example: I want to buy (2) soaps for $3 each. I have a $2 off Manufacturer coupon and a $2 off store coupon:

(2) Soaps – $6 total
-(2) $2 off Manufacturer coupon
New Total: $2.00

Now, the store coupons will simply make sure the qualifying item is in the transaction. In this scenario, it notices (2) qualifying items:
Current Total: $2.00
-(2) $2 off store coupon
Total: $0 + $2 overage
At this point you need to purchase other items to absorb your overage!

Wondering why it won’t work the other way?

(2) Soaps – $6
-(2) $2 off store coupon
New Total: $2.00

Now only (1) Manufacturer coupon will come off because your new total for the soap is only $2. If you attempt to use your second Manufacturer coupon, the register will beep and tell the cashier that the item is invalid. You will not receive any overage.

Walgreens Coupon Policy

You can find the NEW Walgreens Coupon Policy here. I suggest printing it out and keeping it with you when you shop in case you run into any issues. Here’s the highlights:

Walgreens will accept manufacturer coupons for an item that is on sale.

I’m assuming that covers clearance too, as I know some of you have had problems with that.

In the event that any item’s selling price is less than the value of the coupon, Walgreens will only accept the coupon in exchange for the selling price of the item. Coupon redemption can never exceed the selling price of an item and no cash back is ever provided in exchange for any coupons.

If an item is $3.99 and you have a $4 coupon, they need to modify the price of the coupon to $3.99.

When purchasing a single item, Walgreens accepts one manufacturer coupon and applicable Walgreens coupon(s) for the purchase of a single item, unless prohibited by either coupon offer.

This is what we call stacking coupons.

When items are featured in a Buy One, Get One Free promotion, up to two coupons can be used against the items being purchased, as long as the net price does not go below zero for the items being purchased.

How badly do you want to show this one off? I’m so happy this is included! Since it says as long as it doesn’t go below zero, using a BOGOF coupon on a BOGOF sale would fall under this category too.