Walgreens Senior Discount: What You Can Expect
- As of 2024, Walgreens offers a monthly senior discount to customers ages 55 and up.
- The 20 percent Seniors Day discount can be redeemed online or in-store.
- AARP members and people 55 and older can save more with myWalgreens, a savings program for seniors.
As one of the largest pharmacy chains in America, Walgreens provides numerous savings and discounts to seniors and members of the military. Whether you need wellness products or to schedule a vaccine, Walgreens can help you navigate the process with ease.
In our experience, Walgreens offers great discounts for seniors ages 55 and up, including additional benefits for AARP members.
Walgreens Seniors Day
Once per month, Walgreens offers Seniors Day, which provides 20 percent off to people ages 55 and up. The Seniors Day discount can be redeemed on the first Tuesday of each month. To qualify, you may need to show the cashier proof of age or proper identification. Just make sure you create a myWalgreens account before you redeem the discount.
Restrictions
The following items are excluded from the Seniors Day in-store discount:
- Alcohol
- Dairy
- Tobacco
- Stamps
- Gift cards
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Money orders or transfers
- Transportation passes
- Lottery tickets
- Charitable donations
- Pseudoephedrine or ephedrine products
- Clinic services
- Prescriptions, pharmacy items, or services
- Bulk orders, back-ordered items, and out-of-stock items
If you prefer shopping online, then you can redeem the 20 percent discount on the Walgreens website. The discount is available only on the first Tuesday of each month, but the date may change due to holidays.
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Walgreens Military Discount
Walgreens usually offers annual military discounts during the Veterans Day holiday. In 2021, Walgreens offered a 20 percent military discount from November 11 to 14. The offer is valid only for veterans, military members, and their families with myWalgreens membership and proof of service.
myWalgreens Discounts
myWalgreens is a free membership program that helps you earn rewards and save on select products. Currently, myWalgreens members get 1 percent back on all purchases and 5 percent back on Walgreens-branded products.
To join myWalgreens, you can enroll on the company’s website.
myWalgreens Credit Card
If you’re a myWalgreens member, then you can use a myWalgreens credit card for additional savings. Some benefits include:
- 10 percent Walgreens Cash rewards on Walgreens-brand purchases
- 5 percent on all other brands and pharmacy purchases
- 3 percent Walgreens Cash rewards on grocery and health and wellness purchases outside of Walgreens
- 1 percent on all other purchases everywhere else Mastercard is accepted
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When are Walgreens senior discount days?
The Walgreens Seniors Day discount is usually held on the first Tuesday of each month.
- Does Walgreens offer a discount for teachers?
In the past, Walgreens has offered up to a 20 percent in-store discount to all teachers leading up to the start of a new school year.
- Does Walgreens offer an AARP discount?
Yes, AARP members are eligible for the same senior discount on Seniors Day. They can also earn extra savings with a myWalgreens account.
