I also buy very little that is sold at CVS. I've decided to check the flyers regularly in case the things I do buy go on special.

I do feel like they do everything they can to trick you. If there is ever more than one interpretation, the one that is less favorable is probably the one they have. Except they let you use regular coupons and store coupons and CVS Extra Care Bucks. But if anything you're buying is on clearance (and they often have very nice clearance prices), only regular coupons can be used. Also, always closely check the expiration dates of things on clearance.

My best deals have been when they have a store-brand of a product I use and it goes on clearance. I think sometimes the major brands make a change, and then the store brand has to make the same change to keep up. That's happened twice on stuff I use. They have store brands of lots of things that are good deals even at full price.