Transfer Prescription from CVS Pharmacy in Minnesota
Switch from CVS Pharmacy to a Minnesota 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 Minnesota
Find a pharmacy in Minnesota
Use Script Unlock to compare cash prices at pharmacies near you in Minnesota. Independent pharmacies often beat CVS Pharmacy by 42% or more.
Contact the new pharmacy
Call or visit your chosen Minnesota 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 Minnesota pharmacy.
Ways to Transfer Away from CVS Pharmacy
Minnesota Prescription Assistance Programs
Minnesota Medicaid (Medical Assistance)
Prescription drug coverage for Medical Assistance (Medicaid) and MinnesotaCare enrollees.
Eligibility: Low-income Minnesota adults, children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities meeting income guidelines.
Minnesota Rx Connect
Online resource that connects Minnesota residents to pharmaceutical manufacturer patient assistance programs and other prescription savings programs.
Eligibility: Minnesota residents of all ages who need help affording prescription medications. Available at rxconnect.mn.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions — CVS Pharmacy Transfers in Minnesota
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.