If you’re anything like us, you love a good bargain—especially when it comes to those everyday essentials that seem to sneak onto the shopping list every week.
Well, get ready to have your mind blown, because there’s a little-known Chemist Warehouse trick that’s been hiding in plain sight, and it could save you a tidy sum on your next pharmacy shop.
Let’s set the scene: you’re standing in the aisles of Chemist Warehouse, eyeing off your favourite moisturiser or that must-have vitamin supplement, when you remember seeing it advertised for less at another store.
Most of us would sigh, make a mental note to shop around next time, and pay the Chemist Warehouse price. But what if we told you that you could get it for even less—right then and there?
That’s exactly what Queensland mum Shari discovered, and she’s on a mission to spread the word.
In a video, Shari shared her ‘public service announcement’ for all the savvy shoppers out there: Chemist Warehouse doesn’t just price match—they’ll beat a competitor’s price by an extra 10 per cent off the difference. Yes, you read that right!
How does it work? If you find an identical item stocked at any other registered pharmacy or retailer with a physical store in Australia, Chemist Warehouse will match the price and then take a further 10 per cent off the difference.
All you need to do is show proof—a catalogue, a screenshot, or an online reference—and make sure the product is in stock and matches exactly (shade, size, brand, you name it).
Shari put this to the test when she noticed Priceline was having a big sale on drugstore makeup.
Rather than trekking across town, she simply showed the Chemist Warehouse staff the Priceline prices, confirmed the products were the same, and walked away with her beauty haul for even less than the sale price.
‘Super handy,’ she said, especially since Chemist Warehouse was closer to home.
The fine print? There are a few things to keep in mind. The price match policy is limited to three units per product and excludes international orders, online-only retailers, clearance, and discontinued items.
Staff may also call the competitor to verify the price before approving the discount. But for most everyday purchases, it’s a straightforward way to save.
And it’s not just Shari who’s excited. The internet is abuzz with shoppers who had no idea this policy existed. ‘Wish I knew this a few hours ago,’ lamented one.
‘OMG this is life changing,’ exclaimed another. One clever shopper even revealed her own hack: when makeup is half price at Woolworths, she heads to Chemist Warehouse to get it for 60 per cent off, thanks to the extra 10 per cent discount.
Even Chemist Warehouse employees are in on the secret. One staff member admitted, ‘Workers use this more than our staff discount!’—proof that this is a deal too good to ignore.
Why don’t more people know about this? It’s a mystery, but it’s not uncommon for retailers to keep their best deals a little under the radar.
Other big names offer price matching, such as Bunnings, The Good Guys, Dan Murphy’s, and Rebel Sport, but Chemist Warehouse’s extra 10 per cent sweetener makes it a standout.
So, next time you’re stocking up on cold and flu tablets, sunscreen, or your favourite shampoo, don’t forget to do a quick price check online or flick through the latest catalogues. You might just score yourself a bargain—and a little thrill at the checkout.
Have you tried the Chemist Warehouse price match hack? Or do you have your own money-saving tips for pharmacy shopping? We’d love to hear your stories and tricks in the comments below. Let’s help each other save a few dollars—because every little bit counts!
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