What Is the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club and What Medications Are Included?

The Walgreens Prescription Savings Club offers discounts on 8,000 brand-name and generic medications, along with other healthcare products and services. Membership for an individual costs $20 a year or $35 a year for a family.

The program does not work like health insurance, but it can save you money on your medications. Just remember you will still need a prescription from your healthcare provider for your medications in order to fill them at Walgreens.

What are the benefits of the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club?

Being a member of the Walgreens Prescriptions Savings Club comes with many perks. Here’s what’s included and how you can save if you sign up:

• Discounts on over 8,000 medications

• Up to 20% savings on a shingles vaccine and on your annual flu vaccine

• Savings on most immunizations

• Deals on medication refills (e.g., three refills for the price of two)

• Membership perks for your pet 

• Savings on preventive and lifestyle medications your insurance may not cover

• Additional discounts on all compound medications, nebulizers, and diabetic supplies with a prescription

• Discounts on pet medications like Humulin insulin and hydrocortisone for skin conditions

• 10% bonus credit on eligible Walgreens or Nice! brand items at select stores 

How does the pricing work?

While the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club does offer savings on brand-name medications, the deepest discounts are on generics. The pricing of generic medications included in the program is organized by tier. The price is determined by whether it’s a 30- or 90-day supply and what tier it’s in.

Though there are some exceptions, the general pricing structure is outlined in the chart below.

Does the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club work with insurance?

No, you cannot use your Walgreens Prescription Savings Club with prescription medication coverage. But if you have insurance and it does not cover a medication, you can use your savings club benefits. Meaning, you are allowed to join the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club even if you have other prescription medication coverage.

Let’s say your Walgreens Prescription Savings Club discount lowers the price of a medication to $30, while applying your insurance brings the price down to $40. Using your savings club discount will maximize your savings. However, the purchase will not count toward your insurance plan deductible. 

What medications are included in the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club?

Walgreens Prescription Savings Club members can save on thousands of brand-name and generic medications. The deepest savings, however, are on the medications included in Walgreens’ three tiers of value-priced generics. Some of these medications are: 

• Albuterol (Ventolin, Proair) 

• Allopurinol (Zyloprim)

• Doxepin (Sinequan) 

• Famotidine (Pepcid AC, Zantac 360)

• Furosemide (Lasix)

• Indomethacin (Indocin) 

• Metformin

What restrictions does the Walgreens Prescriptions Savings Club have?

The Walgreens Prescription Savings Club does come with certain restrictions. For example, Walgreens reserves the right to remove a medication from the program at any time. Here’s a look at other policies: 

• Prices for medications and supplies may change. Walgreens may add or remove medications, move medications from one tier to another, and modify tier pricing. Walgreens can also change or take away discounts on nebulizers, glucose meters, and immunizations.

• Membership is locked in after 30 days. You can cancel your membership within 30 days of enrolling for a full refund of your membership fee. After 30 days, you’re locked in for a year. However, your membership will not automatically renew; you must pay the membership fee to renew the following year.

• Dependents must be under 23. A family membership covers an individual, their spouse, dependents under the age of 23, and pets. You can add family members free of charge. You can also upgrade your membership from an individual to a family one for $15.

• Certain states are not included. Savings club memberships are not sold or recognized in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Mississippi, and Washington.

Another thing to consider is that your medications might be less expensive through insurance. So always compare your health plan’s price against the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club price.

What if my medication isn’t on the list?

You can still save money on medications that are not included in the Walgreens Prescriptions Savings Club. Explore these options:

• Look for a GoodRx coupon. A GoodRx coupon can help you save money on the retail price of prescription medications. Tell your pharmacist that you have a coupon code and they can pull up the best discounts available. 

• Shop around. Pharmacies often change their prices for medications. And prices can vary greatly from one pharmacy to the next. Enter your medication’s name and your zip code into GoodRx’s comparison tool to see prices near you.

• Score a manufacturer discount. Pharmaceutical manufacturers want consumers to buy their products. That’s why many offer assistance programs to help people save on medications or get them for free. Search for your medication on goodrx.com to find copay cards, assistance programs, and other ways to lower your costs. 

• Speak with your healthcare provider. If paying for your medications causes you to struggle financially, schedule a chat with your healthcare provider or pharmacist. You may be able to find a suitable solution by working together.

Who qualifies for the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club?

If you are 18 or older, you can enroll in a Walgreens Prescription Savings Club individual or family membership. The savings club is offered in 45 states and Puerto Rico. And it is designed for people who are looking for ways to: 

• Lower their out-of-pocket prescription medications costs 

• Receive savings on the retail price of prescription medications 

• Obtain prescription medication benefits when they can’t get coverage through insurance 

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Ana Gascon

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Walgreens. (2022). PSC value-priced medication list.