Do All Walmart Locations Accept GoodRx?

As of 2022, all Walmart Pharmacy locations across the US accept GoodRx.

How Does GoodRx Work At Walmart?

Using GoodRx at Walmart starts with heading over to the GoodRx website or app. From there, you can search for discounts for the specific medications you’re looking for, save your coupons, then head to the Walmart pharmacy.

Here is a step-by-step look at using GoodRx at Walmart:

Visit GoodRx.com
Enter the name of the medication you need into the search bar that says “Type a medication”
Click “Start Saving” to begin your search
Scroll down to find the price listing for Walmart and click “GET FREE DISCOUNT”
A new page will open showing the price, medication details, and discount codes
Save this page on your phone by taking a screenshot or clicking any of the options below the discount (text, email, or print)
When you visit the Walmart Pharmacy, present your coupon to the pharmacist at the beginning of your transaction
The pharmacist will apply the discount to your order

Another way to use GoodRx at Walmart is by bringing your GoodRx discount card to Walmart any time you’re picking up a new prescription or prescription refill. Simply hand the discount card to the pharmacist at the beginning of your transaction so that they can scan your card. If there is an eligible discount available, it will be applied to your order. To sign up for a free GoodRx discount card, click here.

While you cannot purchase new prescriptions online, Walmart.com does allow customers to refill and transfer existing prescriptions. To start your Rx refill process online, click here. If you have an Rx coupon code for Walmart, you will be able to apply this during the checkout process.

Here are a few things to remember when using GoodRx at Walmart:

GoodRx cannot be combined with health insurance or prescription medication insurance
GoodRx coupons for controlled substances such as opiates, depressants, or stimulants are only accepted at the discretion of the pharmacist
GoodRx Gold memberships are not accepted at Walmart

Using GoodRx At Walmart Through The App

If you’d like to use a GoodRx discount coupon through the Walmart app, you will need to have an existing prescription for the discounted medication. New prescriptions cannot be purchased online.

To apply a GoodRx discount code to a prescription refill through the Walmart app:

Open the Walmart app on your smartphone and log into your account
Navigate to the menu and tap the “Pharmacy” button
Tap “My prescriptions”
Select the prescription you would like to refill
Follow the prompts to request your prescription refill
Enter your GoodRx discount code during the checkout process

Using GoodRx At Walmart Through The Website

Applying a GoodRx coupon through Walmart.com is very similar to shopping through the app.

To use GoodRx on Walmart.com:

Log in to your Walmart.com Pharmacy account here
Navigate to “My prescriptions”
Select the prescription you would to refill
Follow the prompts to request your prescription refill
Enter your GoodRx discount code during the checkout process

Can You Use Insurance With GoodRx?

Contrary to popular belief, GoodRx is not actually a form of prescription drug insurance. Instead, GoodRx provides discounts on prescription medication that often save consumers even more money than insurance can.

Unfortunately, GoodRx discounts cannot be combined with insurance coverage. You can read more about GoodRx’s policy on combining health insurance with discounts here.

Can You Use GoodRx At Walmart Without Prescription?

Although GoodRx is most popular for providing customers discounts on prescription medications, it can also be used to save money on over-the-counter medications.

According to GoodRx, “GoodRx coupons can help you save on popular non-prescription products like diabetes test strips, Zyrtec, aspirin, vitamins, Claritin, nicotine patches and many more.”

FAQs

Does Walmart accept GoodRx for pets?

Yes. GoodRx offers a range of coupons for pet medications which can be used through Walmart Pet Rx. You can read more about GoodRx for Pets here.

Does Walmart Pharmacy accept GoodRx coupons?

Yes. As of August 2022, all Walmart Pharmacy locations are equipped to accept GoodRx coupons.

Does Walmart accept GoodRx for controlled substances?

This depends on the individual pharmacist. While GoodRx absolutely provides coupons for controlled substances such as opiates, depressants, stimulants, and more, it’s up to the individual Walmart pharmacist to decide whether or not to apply these discounts to controlled medications.

Does Walmart accept GoodRx for Adderall?

This depends on the individual pharmacist. Adderall is considered a controlled substance, so it’s up to the pharmacist’s discretion whether to honor discounts on this medication.

Does Walmart accept GoodRx discount cards?

Yes. If you have a free GoodRx discount card, you will be able to use this at any Walmart pharmacy to avail discounts. However, GoodRx Gold cards cannot be used at Walmart.

Conclusion

As with most major pharmacies in the US, Walmart accepts GoodRx coupons from customers. However, these coupons are not applied automatically. Customers must either present a coupon code, printed coupon, or a GoodRx discount card at the time of their purchase. These discounts can be applied online, in app, or in person.

Just remember that new prescriptions must be filled in person at a Walmart pharmacy. After that, refills and transfers can be managed and paid for online, and GoodRx coupons can be applied to online prescription refills.