The fastest way to get a Walgreens receipt is the Walgreens app: open it, tap Account, then Purchase History. Every purchase made with your myWalgreens membership is stored there. For in-store purchases without myWalgreens, Walgreens can look up transactions using the card you paid with, generally for the last 12 months.
This guide covers Walgreens receipts: how to retrieve in-store and online receipts, how prescription receipts differ, how to use them for FSA reimbursement, and how to recreate a Walgreens-formatted receipt using the Walgreens receipt template.
How to Get Your Walgreens Receipt — 4 Methods
Method 1: Walgreens App (myWalgreens)
- Open the Walgreens app
- Tap your profile or Account
- Tap Purchase History
- Find the order by date or store
- Tap the transaction for full details
The app shows itemized line items, Walgreens Cash rewards earned, coupons used, and tax breakdown. Use the share function to save as PDF.
Method 2: Walgreens.com Online Account
- Sign in at walgreens.com
- Hover your name, then Order Status
- Click the order
- Click Print receipt or save as PDF
Online order history is kept for the life of your account. The downloadable PDF is more detailed than the email confirmation and is the version to keep for taxes or insurance.
Method 3: In-Store Lookup
For in-store purchases without myWalgreens:
- Visit any Walgreens store
- Bring the same card used for payment
- Ask the cashier for a transaction lookup
- Walgreens can typically locate purchases by card for the last 12 months
Cash purchases without myWalgreens cannot be recovered — link myWalgreens to every purchase to keep history.
Method 4: Prescription Receipts
Prescription receipts are stored separately:
- Open the Walgreens app
- Tap Pharmacy, then Prescription History
- Tap any prescription
- Select Tax/Insurance Summary for annual reports
You can also request a printed prescription history at the pharmacy counter. The annual summary is what insurers and the IRS accept for tax-deductible medical expenses.
What's on a Walgreens Receipt
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Store header | Walgreens logo, store address, phone, store number |
| Transaction number | Unique transaction ID (RFN# format) |
| Date and time | Of purchase |
| Cashier ID | Operator number |
| Items | Product name, UPC, price |
| FSA tag | "*" or "F" next to FSA-eligible items |
| myWalgreens ID | Last 4 digits of your membership |
| Walgreens Cash | Rewards earned this transaction |
| Coupon savings | Manufacturer + myWalgreens coupons |
| Subtotal / Tax / Total | Pre-tax, tax, final |
| Payment method | Card type and last 4 |
| Survey code | For walgreenslistens.com survey |
Walgreens Receipts and FSA/HSA
Walgreens marks FSA-eligible items on receipts with an asterisk or F. The Tax/Insurance Summary from the Walgreens app is the cleanest document for year-end filing — it aggregates prescription spending and matches the format HSA auditors expect. For the full rules, see our FSA receipt guide.
Walgreens Return Policy at a Glance
- Most items: 30 days with receipt for refund
- Without receipt: store credit at lowest selling price
- Beauty (opened): 30 days with receipt
- Prescriptions: non-returnable once dispensed (federal law)
- Electronics: 30 days
Walgreens Receipt Template
If you need to recreate a Walgreens-style receipt, the Walgreens receipt template on ReceiptEdit includes:
- Walgreens standard header layout
- Transaction RFN# and store number
- Itemized lines with FSA tags
- myWalgreens savings breakdown
- Subtotal, tax, total
- Payment method (last 4)
- PDF or PNG download
For the CVS equivalent, see our CVS receipt guide. For broader expense tracking, see itemized receipts.
FAQs About Walgreens Receipts
How do I get my Walgreens receipt online?
Open the Walgreens app and tap Account, then Purchase History. Every myWalgreens-linked purchase is stored permanently. For walgreens.com orders, sign in, click Order Status, then Print receipt on the order page.
Can Walgreens look up an old receipt without myWalgreens?
Yes, if you paid by card. Visit any Walgreens store with the same card and ask for a transaction lookup. Walgreens can typically locate purchases by card for the last 12 months. Cash purchases without myWalgreens cannot be recovered.
How long does Walgreens keep receipt records?
For myWalgreens purchases, history is retained for the life of your account. For card-paid purchases without myWalgreens, in-store lookup goes back about 12 months. Prescription records are kept at least 7 years per federal pharmacy regulations.
Are Walgreens receipts accepted for FSA reimbursement?
Yes. Walgreens marks FSA-eligible items with an asterisk or F. For prescription FSA claims, the Tax/Insurance Summary from the Walgreens app aggregates the year's spending in the format FSA administrators and HSA auditors expect. See our FSA receipt guide for details.
How do I print a Walgreens receipt at home?
Open the Walgreens app, find the purchase in Account → Purchase History, tap Share, then Print or Save as PDF. For walgreens.com orders, the Print receipt option on the order detail page produces a clean printable version.
What's the difference between a Walgreens and CVS receipt?
The format is similar — both list itemized purchases with FSA tags and rewards earned. The main difference: Walgreens uses "myWalgreens Cash" rewards while CVS uses "ExtraBucks." Both apps store full purchase history permanently for members. See our CVS receipt guide for the direct comparison.
Does Walgreens email receipts?
Yes, if you opt in. At checkout, ask for a digital receipt — Walgreens emails it to the address on your myWalgreens account. You can also enable email receipts as the default in the app under Account settings.
How do I get a Walgreens prescription receipt for taxes?
Open the Walgreens app, tap Pharmacy, then Prescription History, then Tax/Insurance Summary. The annual summary aggregates all prescription spending and is the document the IRS and health insurers accept. You can also request a printed copy at the pharmacy counter.
