How popular isWalmart Pharmacy?
In September 2026, people searched for Walmart Pharmacy by name about 2.7 million times in United States, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 5.4% of all United States pharmacies in the U searches, placing Walmart Pharmacy third out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pharmacies in the US, Walmart Pharmacy appeared in two of the three answers and was the third most recommended of the five.
Walmart Pharmacy is the third most searched of 5 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
CVS PharmacyShare of searches 52.3%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
WalgreensShare of searches 40.2%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Walmart PharmacyShare of searches 5.4%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
CostcoShare of searches 1.6%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Amazon PharmacyShare of searches 0.4%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top pharmacies in the US in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Walmart Pharmacy was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Walmart Pharmacy is the third most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Costco1st
- CVS Pharmacy2nd
- Walmart Pharmacy3rd
- Walgreens4th
- Amazon Pharmacy5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- CVS Pharmacy3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Walgreens3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Costco3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Walmart Pharmacy2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Amazon Pharmacy2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about pharmacies in the US
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pharmacy should I use for prescriptions in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pharmacy chains in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the cheapest pharmacy for prescriptions without insurance in the US?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pharmacy”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pharmacy near me”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 22, 2026.
Which pharmacies in the US compete with Walmart Pharmacy?
Share of searches by month for CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Walmart Pharmacy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | CVS Pharmacy | Walgreens | Walmart Pharmacy | Costco | Amazon Pharmacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.4% | 40.3% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 0.33% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.8% | 45.1% | 5% | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.1% | 45.2% | 5% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.6% | 45% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 0.66% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.3% | 40.2% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 0.49% |
| Mar 2026 | 53% | 40.8% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.5% | 43.5% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 0.43% |
| May 2026 | 52.3% | 40.2% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.5% | 43.5% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 0.43% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.5% | 43.5% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 0.43% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.1% | 40.1% | 5.4% | 2% | 0.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.3% | 40.2% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 52.3% | 26.5M | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 40.2% | 20.4M | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.4% | 2.7M | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.6% | 823K | -17.7% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.4% | 201K | 0% | 0 points |
52.3%
Held 1st. 26.5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
40.2%
Held 2nd. 20.4M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.4%
Held 3rd. 2.7M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Costco1.6%
Held 4th. 823K estimated branded searches, -17.7% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0.4%
Held 5th. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Walmart Pharmacy changed in United States over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Walmart Pharmacy in United States held steady at 2.7M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Walmart Pharmacy’s share of searches among pharmacies in the US in United States peaked at 5.8% in April 2026 and was lowest at 4.5% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for United States pharmacies in the US in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Amazon Pharmacy in United States rose 21.8% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 201K in September 2026.
How are Walmart Pharmacy’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Walmart Pharmacy’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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Who owns Walmart Pharmacy?
Walmart Pharmacy is owned by Walmart. Brandwave also tracks Walmart Grocery, owned by the same company, in United States.
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