Not everyone keeps a typical 9-5 schedule that allows them to work during the weekdays, sleep at night and get their shopping and other errands done over the weekend. Life doesn't always go as planned and likes to throw the occasional curve ball. Whether you're out of milk, need fever meds for a crying baby or even a last-minute gift, 24-hour pharmacies can be extremely convenient no matter what the day of the week or time of day. 

What's even better is being able to save money on those items by shopping at CVS! Curious about how you can save on the basics by shopping at CVS? Check out the following money-saving tips, just for CVS Pharmacy.

How to Save at CVS Pharmacy

• Take a look at the weekly ad before you go. You may even receive a flier in the mail, but if you don't, the weekly ad is also posted on CVS.com. You may even find some common everyday items listed as "buy one, get one free."

• Ask for an ExtraCare card, a card that give you 2% back in ExtraBucks Rewards when you use it.

• Shop online and have your order delivered without having to leave home. You'll also benefit from CVS' exclusive online offers like September's 30% off health and beauty products for shopping online. Shipping is free for orders $35 and up, and always free for prescriptions.

• Just like you can get discounts for shopping online, you can get discounts for shopping at a CVS location. Visit the in-store offers section of CVS.com before you go to access coupons you can print at home and take with you for in-store redemption. 

• For items you use regularly, subscribe to the Ship & Save program to get up to 20% off and free shipping with automatic delivery. Don't forget to use your ExtraCare card so you earn 2% back on your purchase. You can change or cancel your deliveries at any time. 

• Sign up for CVS Pharmacy emails, which allow you to save up to three times more with deals that are only available via email. 

• Download the CVS Mobile App to save even more when you link your ExtraCare card.

• Are you a veteran? It pays to join CVS's Veteran's Advantage program, a way of honoring America's veterans with 20% off every order plus free shipping for online orders. Next of kin can also join, so if you're a spouse, parent, sibling or child of a veteran, be sure to join in on the savings. 

• Visit the Rebate Center on CVS.com for available rebates. If you order your contact lenses through CVS.com, don't forget to check if they're eligible as well. 

• Visit Coupon Cause for even more ways to save! Our new CVS deals will help you drive down the price of any order.

Besides groceries, cosmetics, school supplies, prescriptions and many other popular items, you can also benefit from using CVS's Money Center, Optical and Hearing Centers and photo services. As an added convenience, some CVS locations offer a Minute Clinic that treats up to 125 different conditions so you can see a doctor on your time, without the need to take time off work. Plus, you can access the price list in advance so you're not hit with unexpected medical bills. CVS offers many services outside of just the pharmacy! Next time you start making your shopping list, don't forget about your local CVS and CVS.com for your everyday needs.