Transfer Prescription from CVS Pharmacy in Vermont
Switch from CVS Pharmacy to a Vermont 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 Vermont
Find a pharmacy in Vermont
Use Script Unlock to compare cash prices at pharmacies near you in Vermont. Independent pharmacies often beat CVS Pharmacy by 42% or more.
Contact the new pharmacy
Call or visit your chosen Vermont 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 Vermont pharmacy.
Ways to Transfer Away from CVS Pharmacy
Vermont Prescription Assistance Programs
VPharm / VPharmAssist (Vermont Pharmaceutical Assistance)
State pharmaceutical assistance programs that historically helped eligible Vermont residents with prescription drug costs. Now largely superseded by Dr. Dynasaur and Green Mountain Care programs.
Eligibility: Contact the Vermont Agency of Human Services at 1-800-250-8427 for current program availability and eligibility thresholds.
Vermont Medicaid (Green Mountain Care)
Comprehensive prescription drug coverage through Vermont Medicaid for eligible residents.
Eligibility: Low-income Vermont adults, children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities. Vermont has very high Medicaid coverage rates.
Frequently Asked Questions — CVS Pharmacy Transfers in Vermont
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.