Transfer Prescription from Costco Pharmacy in California
Switch from Costco Pharmacy to a California pharmacy and save up to $5–$60/month per month — no insurance required. Transfers typically complete in 24 hours.
24 hours
Transfer time
$5–$60/month
Avg monthly savings
Free to transfer
Federal law protects you
How to Transfer Your Prescription from Costco Pharmacy in California
Find a pharmacy in California
Use Script Unlock to compare cash prices at pharmacies near you in California. Independent pharmacies often beat Costco Pharmacy by 10% or more.
Contact the new pharmacy
Call or visit your chosen California pharmacy. Provide your Costco Pharmacy prescription number, medication name, dosage, and prescriber information.
New pharmacy handles the transfer
The receiving pharmacy contacts Costco Pharmacy directly. You do NOT need to call Costco Pharmacy first. Federal law requires them to release your prescription.
Confirm and pick up
Transfer completes in 24 hours. You'll be notified when your prescription is ready to fill at the new California pharmacy.
Ways to Transfer Away from Costco Pharmacy
California Prescription Assistance Programs
Medi-Cal Rx
Comprehensive outpatient prescription drug coverage for Medi-Cal beneficiaries, including generic and brand-name medications on the formulary.
Eligibility: California Medicaid (Medi-Cal) enrollees. Income limits vary by category; generally up to 138% FPL for adults.
GHPP (Genetically Handicapped Persons Program)
Prescription drugs and medical services for individuals with covered genetic conditions including cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, PKU, sickle cell disease, and others.
Eligibility: California residents with a diagnosed covered genetic condition; income-based co-pays apply.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costco Pharmacy Transfers in California
Do I need a Costco membership to use their pharmacy?
Costco pharmacy is open to non-members for prescription purchases in most states, though other store access requires membership.
Is Costco pharmacy cheaper than Script Unlock?
Costco is among the lowest-priced chains. However, Script Unlock pharmacies compete directly on cash price, and independent pharmacies sometimes undercut even Costco for certain medications.
How do I transfer from Costco to a Script Unlock pharmacy?
Contact the new pharmacy with your Costco prescription details. They will arrange the transfer. No membership issues arise for prescription transfers.