Walgreens

I’ve found this walgreens to be one of the nicer ones around. Given that I use very limited services– simply dropping in to pick something up. I have not used the photo shop or pharmacy.
I have been noticing a positive trend for all walgreens to be carrying more holistic and natural cold remedies which I appreciate.

This Walgreens, at «the corner of happy and healthy», is in actuality near the corner of Warren and Pawtucket Avenue in East Providence and completes the trifecta of pharmacies at this four corners (CVS, Rite Aid, and Walgreens). It also plays into the theme of this business section by being open 24 hours a day (like the other pharmacies, gas station, and Dunkin Donuts as well). Needless to say, you can pretty much get whatever you need any time of day around here.
With a large parking lot, this Walgreens location is usually very clean, well stocked, and brightly lit. I have always had good experiences with the employees here, quite sociable and willing to help you find an item. Checkout is usually complete in a breeze. If there is someone stationed in the cosmetics department, keep in mind that you can use this register to check out as well… instead of waiting in line at the front of the store. Kind of like in department stores when you can check out in the electronics department.
There is a drive-​thru pharmacy, photo department, and other usual sections found in these sorts of stores. Perhaps it is the nurse in me, but for some reason I noticed they have a larger selection of canes and assistive walking devices that its rival stores.
They have a Balance Rewards program that I am not as fond of as some of the others I have encountered out there. You can earn points on certain purchase and with prescription refills (5,000 points = $ 5… $ 10,000 points = $ 10 and so on) as well as «Register Reward» coupons that print out for money off your next purchase. My only gripe is that you usually cannot use these Register Reward coupons on future purchase that also earn you Register Rewards. There is no restriction like that with ExtraCare Bucks or +UpRewards at CVS and Rite Aid.
… something to think about if you are an extreme couponer like me! …