10 Ways To Save Even More With CVS ExtraCare

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You are probably already familiar with CVS Pharmacy and you probably already love their products and services including the MinuteClinic®. What you might not know is that CVS is a pharmacy innovation company with a simple and clear purpose, “Helping people on their path to better health.” Unlike a lot of companies with lofty goals, they “walk the talk” and they really proved it in 2014 when they quit selling tobacco products because doing so conflicted with the purpose of helping people on their path to better health. Since that landmark decision, CVS has been using their momentum to make other changes and be innovative in ways that they can help the consumer to make better health decisions. They have also come up with more ways to save with CVS ExtraCare. I’m going to get to the details of how to save more with CVS ExtraCare right away and then I will also share the new innovations coming to your CVS at the bottom of this post if you are curious!

Want to Maximize Your Savings? Here’s How To Get The Most Out Of The CVS ExtraCare Rewards Program

Did you know that the CVS ExtraCare Rewards program is the longest running in the drugstore space with a 15+ year history? And they just keep adding more ways for you to save into the program by offering personalized value to every member, in the store, online and now with curbside pickup, on-the-go.

1. 2% Back
Through the CVS Pharmacy ExtraCare Rewards program, you can save and automatically earn 2% back in ExtraBucks Rewards on nearly everything you buy at CVS. Now that is sweet. Don’t have a CVS Extra Care Card yet? Get one now.

ExtraBucks® Rewards are like “free CVS money” that can be used on most things at CVS Pharmacy. These 2% back rewards are just for scanning a CVS Extra Care Card during each shopping trip, and are paid out quarterly on January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1. There is no limit to the number of ExtraBuck Rewards a cardholder can earn and you can earn ExtraBucks even when you are redeeming previous rewards.

2. Automatic Discounts
Just scan your CVS Pharmacy ExtraCare Card every time you shop! That will ensure you get the 2% back in ExtraBucks (mentioned above) and it will ensure you get automatic discounted sale prices (and those can add up quickly). One time I got a $10 discount on a special device cord just for using my card!

3. Personalized Savings By Email
If you use your CVS Pharmacy ExtraCare Card each time you shop and you opt in, CVS can send you personalized savings! You can opt-in to receive additional personalized coupons based on your shopping history and email-exclusive offers directly in your e-mail inbox. Register at CVS.com/extracare.

4. ExtraCare Coupon Center
Want even more coupons? Just visit your CVS ExtraCare Coupon Center red kiosk where you can can scan your CVS Pharmacy ExtraCare Card before you shop, to print available coupons or quarterly ExtraBucks® Rewards you can use right away. You will receive a new, unique offer each week, all year long. Now that is fun! Bonus tip- the coupon centers also function as price-checkers.

5. Social Media Savings:
Follow CVS Pharmacy ExtraCare on Twitter @CVS_Extra (Twitter.com/CVS_Extra) or “Like” the CVS Pharmacy Facebook page for the latest deals, inside scoop updates, as well as exclusive coupons and contests.

6. ExtraCare Beauty Club
ExtraCare members who sign up for the Beauty Club receive special savings and rewards, including instant 10% off beauty shopping pass after enrollment, $5 ExtraBucks® Rewards for every $50 spent on qualifying beauty products, plus email newsletters with exclusive coupons, beauty tips and new product information. Sweet. This one is a must-do because cosmetics add up quickly and those are big savings on things you are already buying.

7. CVS ExtraCare Health & Pharmacy Rewards
Members who sign up for Pharmacy & Health Rewards earn $5 ExtraBucks® Rewards for every 10 prescriptions filled. You can even earn rewards for things like getting vaccinations, enrolling in online prescription refill services, and signing up for prescription text message alerts. Your CSV Pharmacy ExtraCare savings can add up quickly.

8. CVS Weekly Ad Circular
Plus, there is the good old fashioned weekly ad circular which is packed full of sales, offers to earn ExtraBucks® Rewards by purchasing specially-advertised items that pay out at the time of the qualifying purchase, and coupons.

9. Receipt Savings
Oh and when you shop, you can get even more savings on receipt or in your email with your digital receipt, if you prefer. CVS Pharmacy launched digital receipts as a new option for all ExtraCare Rewards members!

10. Manufacturer Coupons
Yes, you can still use manufacturer’s coupons! Wait for it… the super exciting part is that CVS is in the process of making those available in their app (see below) and giving you the option to send to card (see below).

With so many ways to save, don’t feel overwhelmed. Convenience is top of mind for CVS and I have two last tips make it super duper easy to save with the CVS ExtraCare Rewards Program!

Two Extra Tips To Make Saving With CVS ExtraCare Even Easier:

1. Send to Card
For those shoppers who prefer not to print and keep track of paper coupons and rewards (that is so me), the “Send to Card” feature is available in emails and online to let shoppers redeem personalized savings and ExtraBucks® Rewards digitally by sending the discounts straight to their ExtraCare cards. Then when the cashier scans the CVS Extra Care Card, the extra coupons and savings you sent pop up as well!

2. CVS Pharmacy App
Oh, I am so excited to have discovered the CVS Pharmacy App! That is what makes all this saving possible for someone like me who is not a born couponer. I always loved the CVS ExtraCare Card but now I love it even more because I linked it to the app and the app makes it easy to track and access my ExtraBucks as well as easy to find and “send to card” any other extra savings that are available to me. It also makes it sign up for the ExtraCare Beauty Club and the CVS ExtraCare Health & Pharmacy Rewards. You’re going to love the CVS Pharmacy App!

So now you know 10 ways to save money at CVS and 2 ways to make that even easier! I also want to tell you about some of the exciting innovations that CVS has been working on just because when I learned about them I felt really proud of the work CVS is doing and I think you might want to share in the excitement!

CVS Innovations

I recently attended a CVS Pharmacy Health & Beauty Innovation event and I was really impressed by all the positive and exciting changes they are making in order to make healthy choices easier for everyone. Here are a few of the things I jotted down to share with you:

• CVS has removed all trans fats from their CVS brand food products (1.5 years ahead of FDA requirements).
• They have committed to remove parabens, phalathates, and most prevalent formaldehyde donors from their CVS brand beauty products by 2019, Quarter 4.
• Adding high quality, niche health brands to CVS offerings such as New Chapter.
• Introducing curb side pick up so you can fit healthy into your on-the-go schedule.
• Vision and hearing stations starting to roll out to stores.

So there you have it- even more reasons to love CVS- better health choices and more savings!