If you’re new to playing The Drugstore Game, these transactions should help you get started. If you don’t understand the transactions, read my Drugstore Game Primer, Common Sense with Money’s FAQ, and my explanation of How to Play The Drugstore Game at Walgreens. You can find a list of this week’s Walgreens deals here.
Transaction #1:
1 Carmex Lip Balm, $2
Pay: $2 + tax
Receive: $2 RR
Transaction #2:
1 Breath Right Nasal Strips (10 ct.), $4
1 filler, e.g., 2-pocket folder, 20 cents with in-ad coupon
- $1.50/1 Breathe Right Product from 4/11 RP
- $2 RR from previous transaction
Pay: 70 cents + tax
Receive: $4 RR
Transaction #3:
1 Walgreens Perfect Tampons (8 ct.), $1.99
1 Colgate Total Toothpaste, $2.99
1 filler, e.g., 2-pocket folder, 20 cents with in-ad coupon
- $1/1 Colgate Total Toothpaste, Fall Diabetes and You Walgreens Magazine (By Pharmacy)
- $4 RR from previous transaction
Pay: 18 cents + tax
Receive: $2 RR for W Tampons and $2 RR for Colgate
Transaction #4:
2 Soft Soap Body Wash or Irish Spring Body Wash, 2/$7
2 fillers, e.g., 2-pocket folder, 20 cents with in-ad coupon
- 2 x $1/1 Softsoap Body Wash from Sept. All You
- 2 x $2 RR from previous transaction
Pay: $1 + tax
Receive: $5 RR






What is even better is that I bought the Breathe Right nasal strips using my flexible spending account (FSA) debit card. The FSA is a health care spending account that you sign up for with your company during open enrollment. I got the $4 RR with no out-of-pocket expense.
@pfstock – I've heard of those, but my plan doesn't offer the debit card. What a great way to save money easily!