Transfer Prescription from Costco Pharmacy in New York
Switch from Costco Pharmacy to a New York 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 York
Find a pharmacy in New York
Use Script Unlock to compare cash prices at pharmacies near you in New York. Independent pharmacies often beat Costco Pharmacy by 10% or more.
Contact the new pharmacy
Call or visit your chosen New York 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 York pharmacy.
Ways to Transfer Away from Costco Pharmacy
New York Prescription Assistance Programs
EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage)
Helps eligible New York seniors pay Medicare Part D premiums, deductibles, and co-pays. Also covers some medications not covered by Part D.
Eligibility: New York residents aged 65+ with income up to $75,000/year (single) or $100,000/year (married). Call 1-800-332-3742 to enroll.
New York Medicaid Rx
Comprehensive prescription drug coverage through New York's Medicaid managed care plans for eligible residents.
Eligibility: Low-income New York adults up to 138% FPL, children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costco Pharmacy Transfers in New York
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.