7 Ways to Save at Shoppers Drug Mart With PC Optimum

The biggest savings at Shoppers Drug Mart come from PC Optimum points: you earn 15 points per dollar, 20x the points events can return about 30% of a qualifying purchase in points, and bonus redemption events make points worth up to 50% more than the usual $10 per 10,000. Add weekly app offers, beauty events and a PC Financial Mastercard, and check DealHack's Shoppers Drug Mart page before you order online.

Earn PC Optimum points on every visit

Scan your PC Optimum card or app at every purchase. Shoppers gives 15 base points per dollar, and 1,000 points are worth $1, according to Milesopedia's October 2026 Shoppers guide. Prescription medications don't earn or redeem points, and items marked with an X on the price tag don't count either.

The easiest extra points come from personalized offers: open the PC Optimum app each week and load them before you shop. Offers vary by person, so buying across categories such as beauty, health and personal care tends to bring a wider mix.

Shop during 20x the points events

Shoppers regularly runs 20x the points events with a minimum spend, often $75 in store on a weekend. At 15 base points per dollar, a $75 purchase during a 20x event earns 22,500 points, worth $22.50 in future purchases.

• Plan the basket: group regular purchases such as vitamins, skincare or household items into one event trip to clear the minimum.
• Don't redeem on the same purchase: redeeming lowers the total and can drop you below the minimum spend.
• Read the offer terms: prescriptions and some products don't count toward the minimum, so check the details in the flyer or app.

Redeem points during bonus redemption events

Points are normally worth $10 per 10,000. During bonus redemption events they are worth more. The event that ended on October 7, 2026 paid $65 for 50,000 points, $140 for 100,000, $300 for 200,000 and $500 for 350,000, according to Milesopedia. Shoppers has also run redemption events around Black Friday, so if you have a large balance, hold it for one of these instead of redeeming small amounts.

Collect beauty event bonuses

Beauty is where Shoppers puts its largest points offers. Recent beauty events gave 30,000 or 40,000 points for spending $100 or $125 on cosmetics, skincare, beauty accessories or fragrance, and holiday gift sets and advent calendars often carry extra points. Stack a beauty event with your personalized offers and any in-store points offers on the same brands.

Pay with a PC Financial Mastercard

A PC Financial card adds points on top of the 15 base points at Shoppers: 10 more per dollar with the PC Mastercard, 20 with the PC World Mastercard and 30 with the no-fee PC World Elite Mastercard, for up to 45 points per dollar, according to Milesopedia. Some Shoppers events also give extra points when you pay with a PC Financial card.

Check the flyer, flash sales and Seniors Day

The weekly flyer in the PC Optimum app, on the Shoppers website or in Flipp lists each week's points offers, short flash sales on groceries and everyday items, and promotions such as 20% off regular-priced items.

Many stores also hold a Seniors Day with 20% off regular-priced items for older customers who scan a PC Optimum card. The day, the age threshold and how often it runs vary by store and province, so ask at your local store.

Choose Life Brand for over-the-counter basics

Life Brand is Shoppers' own label for pain relievers, allergy pills, vitamins and first-aid supplies. Compare the active ingredient and strength on the box with the name brand; when they match, the store brand is usually the cheaper option, and the pharmacist can confirm it's equivalent.

Shoppers Drug Mart savings FAQ

How much are PC Optimum points worth at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Normally 10,000 points are worth $10. During bonus redemption events the same points can be worth $13 to $15 per 10,000, depending on how many you redeem.

Can I earn PC Optimum points on prescriptions?

No. Prescription medications don't earn or redeem points, but over-the-counter products, vitamins and most other pharmacy items do.

When is Seniors Day at Shoppers Drug Mart?

It depends on the store. Many locations offer 20% off regular-priced items on a set day, but the schedule and age limit vary, so check with your store.

Does Shoppers Drug Mart price match?

Shoppers doesn't advertise a price-match policy. Your best protection against overpaying is to buy during 20x events or when an item is in the flyer.