Transfer Prescription from Publix Pharmacy in New York
Switch from Publix Pharmacy to a New York pharmacy and save up to $20–$100/month per month — no insurance required. Transfers typically complete in 24 hours.
24 hours
Transfer time
$20–$100/month
Avg monthly savings
Free to transfer
Federal law protects you
How to Transfer Your Prescription from Publix 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 Publix Pharmacy by 25% or more.
Contact the new pharmacy
Call or visit your chosen New York pharmacy. Provide your Publix Pharmacy prescription number, medication name, dosage, and prescriber information.
New pharmacy handles the transfer
The receiving pharmacy contacts Publix Pharmacy directly. You do NOT need to call Publix 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 Publix 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 — Publix Pharmacy Transfers in New York
Does Publix charge for prescription transfers?
No — prescription transfers are always free at any licensed pharmacy per federal law.
How do I move my prescription from Publix to another pharmacy?
Contact the new pharmacy with your Publix prescription number and drug information. They handle the rest.
Can Script Unlock beat Publix's free antibiotic prices?
For free drugs, you cannot beat free. But for everything outside Publix's limited free list — especially specialty drugs and newer generics — Script Unlock pharmacies often offer better cash prices.