Transfer Prescription from Costco Pharmacy in New Jersey
Switch from Costco Pharmacy to a New Jersey 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 New Jersey
Find a pharmacy in New Jersey
Use Script Unlock to compare cash prices at pharmacies near you in New Jersey. Independent pharmacies often beat Costco Pharmacy by 10% or more.
Contact the new pharmacy
Call or visit your chosen New Jersey 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 New Jersey pharmacy.
Ways to Transfer Away from Costco Pharmacy
New Jersey Prescription Assistance Programs
PAAD (Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled)
Subsidises prescription drug costs for eligible low-income New Jersey seniors and adults with disabilities, acting as a supplement to Medicare Part D.
Eligibility: New Jersey residents aged 65+ or receiving Social Security Disability with income up to $36,763/year (single) or $45,112/year (married) — thresholds adjusted annually. Call 1-800-792-9745.
Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program
Provides prescription drug discounts for New Jersey seniors with incomes above PAAD limits. Functions as a discount card reducing out-of-pocket costs.
Eligibility: New Jersey residents aged 65+ with income between PAAD limit and approximately $80,000/year (thresholds adjusted annually).
Frequently Asked Questions — Costco Pharmacy Transfers in New Jersey
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.