CVS Pharmacy App: Refill Prescriptions, Print Photos, and Earn ExtraBucks
The CVS app makes it easy to refill prescriptions, check ExtraBucks rewards, access your digital ExtraCare card, and order photo prints.
At a Glance
Download the CVS app and sign in
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Your ExtraCare number is printed on your physical ExtraCare card or on past receipts. If you cannot find it, a CVS pharmacist or store associate can look it up using your phone number.
Add your prescriptions and request refills
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Refills requested through the app still need to be approved — some medications require a new prescription from your doctor before they can be refilled. The app will notify you if a new prescription is needed.
Check and use your ExtraBucks rewards
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Turn on push notifications for the CVS app to get alerts when new ExtraBucks post to your account, usually after qualifying purchases.
Order photo prints for same-day pickup
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CVS Pharmacy is one of the largest pharmacy chains in the United States, with more than 9,000 locations. The CVS app brings many of the most useful pharmacy and store features right to your smartphone, saving you time and trips to the store.
The most valuable feature for most people is prescription management. Through the app, you can request refills for your current medications with a few taps, set up automatic refills, and choose whether to pick them up in the store or have them shipped to your home. When your prescription is ready, the app sends a notification so you do not make an unnecessary trip.
The CVS app also connects to your ExtraCare rewards account, which is CVS's free loyalty program. ExtraBucks — CVS's store rewards — appear in the app as digital coupons that are applied automatically at checkout when you use your ExtraCare card. You no longer need to carry a physical card or clip paper coupons.
The app also allows you to order photo prints from your phone's camera roll. You select photos, choose the size and quantity, and pick them up in the store — typically within an hour. This is a popular feature for creating prints of digital photos or making a photo gift.
Setting up the app requires creating a CVS account or linking your existing ExtraCare number. The app is free on iPhone and Android. The CVS website at cvs.com offers the same prescription management features if you prefer a computer.
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