Transfer Prescription from Costco Pharmacy in Rhode Island
Switch from Costco Pharmacy to a Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
Find a pharmacy in Rhode Island
Use Script Unlock to compare cash prices at pharmacies near you in Rhode Island. Independent pharmacies often beat Costco Pharmacy by 10% or more.
Contact the new pharmacy
Call or visit your chosen Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island pharmacy.
Ways to Transfer Away from Costco Pharmacy
Rhode Island Prescription Assistance Programs
RIPAE (Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Elderly)
State pharmaceutical assistance program that helped eligible seniors pay for prescription drug co-pays and premiums under Medicare Part D.
Eligibility: Note: RIPAE status should be verified as the program was transitioned following ACA implementation. Contact the RI Division of Elderly Affairs at 1-401-462-3000 for current program availability.
Rhode Island Medicaid (Medicaid and RIte Care)
Prescription drug coverage for Rhode Island Medicaid beneficiaries through managed care.
Eligibility: Low-income Rhode Island adults, children, pregnant women, and people with disabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costco Pharmacy Transfers in Rhode Island
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.