Transfer Prescription from CVS Pharmacy in District of Columbia
Switch from CVS Pharmacy to a District of Columbia pharmacy and save up to $40–$180/month per month — no insurance required. Transfers typically complete in 24–48 hours.
24–48 hours
Transfer time
$40–$180/month
Avg monthly savings
Free to transfer
Federal law protects you
How to Transfer Your Prescription from CVS Pharmacy in District of Columbia
Find a pharmacy in District of Columbia
Use Script Unlock to compare cash prices at pharmacies near you in District of Columbia. Independent pharmacies often beat CVS Pharmacy by 42% or more.
Contact the new pharmacy
Call or visit your chosen District of Columbia pharmacy. Provide your CVS Pharmacy prescription number, medication name, dosage, and prescriber information.
New pharmacy handles the transfer
The receiving pharmacy contacts CVS Pharmacy directly. You do NOT need to call CVS Pharmacy first. Federal law requires them to release your prescription.
Confirm and pick up
Transfer completes in 24–48 hours. You'll be notified when your prescription is ready to fill at the new District of Columbia pharmacy.
Ways to Transfer Away from CVS Pharmacy
District of Columbia Prescription Assistance Programs
DC Medicaid Rx (DC Health Care Alliance)
Prescription drug coverage for DC Medicaid beneficiaries and uninsured DC residents with incomes up to 200% FPL through the DC Health Care Alliance program.
Eligibility: Low-income DC residents including adults up to 215% FPL for Medicaid, and uninsured adults through the Alliance program.
DCPAP (DC Pharmaceutical Assistance Program)
Assists eligible low-income DC seniors with Medicare Part D co-payments and coverage gaps.
Eligibility: DC residents aged 65+ enrolled in Medicare Part D with income at or below 300% FPL. Contact the DC Office on Aging at 202-724-5622.
Frequently Asked Questions — CVS Pharmacy Transfers in District of Columbia
How do I transfer a prescription from CVS?
Call or visit the new pharmacy with your CVS prescription number, drug name, and prescriber info. The new pharmacy handles the transfer — you do not need to call CVS first.
Will CVS charge me to transfer my prescription?
No — prescription transfers are free. Federal law requires pharmacies to release your prescription upon request.
How long does a CVS prescription transfer take?
Most transfers complete within 24–48 hours. Call the receiving pharmacy to confirm timing before you need your next fill.