How do I transfer prescriptions from Walgreens to CVS? (simple!)
Ever get a prescription from a pharmacy but it’s either too expensive, takes too long, or they won’t accept your insurance? This happens frequently. So if you’re wondering how to transfer prescriptions from Walgreens to CVS, you’ve come to the right place…
This article looks at prescription diversion: what it means, where you can do it, and how to complete the process.
How to transfer prescriptions from Walgreen to CVS
First, let your pharmacy know what you want to do. You can do it in person (call or go to the pharmacy) or complete the transfer process online.
Many people like to talk to a pharmacist first. This is easier if you happen to have medication that cannot be transferred. Some drugs have strict transfer requirements. CVS will ask for your personal information, prescribing information, and details of your current pharmacy.
The CVS store will handle the transfer details from there. It’s useful to have your current prescription medication with you, and always make it before you’re almost out.
Both Walgreen and CVS have simplified prescription transfer processes if you want to do it online. Online, you will need to provide the same personal and prescription details and pharmacy information.
Can you transfer prescriptions from Walgreens to CVS?
CVS is an American healthcare and pharmaceutical company that provides health solutions and support in all aspects of the American healthcare system. Walgreens is the second largest pharmacy chain in the United States (after CVS Health). They are separate companies – but you can transfer your prescriptions between them.
Can I refill at Walgreens if I have a prescription at another pharmacy?
Walgreens will ask for your personal details, the name of the drug, and your previous pharmacy contact information.
They will then contact your pharmacy for the information needed to fill the prescription. If there are no refills left on your prescription, they will contact the prescribing doctor.
If the process is done online, you must choose to have your prescription filled at your local Walgreens store or have your order shipped to you. You will then receive an email when the order is ready for pickup or has shipped.
Keep in mind that different pharmacies may have different prices, and some medications can only be transferred once. After this transfer, you will need to return to your doctor for a new prescription.
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What information is required to transfer a prescription?
For health and safety reasons, the information you need to provide for your new pharmacy must be very detailed, accurate and up-to-date. The types of information they need include:
- your full name and date of birth
- Your address and phone number – and a current valid email address
- All allergies you know (food and medicine)
- The proper names of all prescriptions you are transferring
- Strength and dosage of your medication (this information should be on the box/bottle)
- Rx number for each drug (7 digits in the upper left corner of the label)
- The phone number and address of your current pharmacy
- Contact information for your prescribing doctor (they will need this information to refill your current medications)
- Prescription Insurance Information (if applicable)
How do you transfer a prescription to another state?
It’s not difficult to transfer prescriptions from one state to another, but it’s important to remember that the process can take up to 3 business days. Therefore, always complete this process before your current drug supply ends.
Also keep in mind that some drug prescriptions are non-transferable and some are only transferable once. In this case, you will need to visit a new doctor or have your current doctor fax a copy of your script to your new pharmacy.
If you can, use a pharmacy within the same chain. The transfer process for doing this is simpler and faster.
If you are changing your pharmacy provider to a different chain, remember to choose one in your insurance network.
Want to learn more about CVS? Be sure to read these following posts to find out if you can print documents at CVS and if CVS takes passport photos.
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Transferring a prescription is no longer the long and complicated process it used to be. Large healthcare and pharmacy companies have now streamlined prescription diversion processes that are simple and easy to use.
Just contact the pharmacy of your choice and explain what you need to do. Then have the necessary information ready and the pharmacy will handle the rest of the transaction.
