Transfer Prescription from Safeway Pharmacy in District of Columbia
Switch from Safeway Pharmacy to a District of Columbia pharmacy and save up to $25–$130/month per month — no insurance required. Transfers typically complete in 24–48 hours.
24–48 hours
Transfer time
$25–$130/month
Avg monthly savings
Free to transfer
Federal law protects you
How to Transfer Your Prescription from Safeway 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 Safeway Pharmacy by 30% or more.
Contact the new pharmacy
Call or visit your chosen District of Columbia pharmacy. Provide your Safeway Pharmacy prescription number, medication name, dosage, and prescriber information.
New pharmacy handles the transfer
The receiving pharmacy contacts Safeway Pharmacy directly. You do NOT need to call Safeway 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 Safeway 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 — Safeway Pharmacy Transfers in District of Columbia
Is Safeway pharmacy the same as Albertsons?
Both are owned by the same parent company and share systems. Prescription transfers between them are typically seamless.
How do I transfer from Safeway to a Script Unlock pharmacy?
Contact the new pharmacy with your medication name, Rx number, and dosage. They coordinate the transfer directly with Safeway.
Can Script Unlock save me money compared to Safeway?
For most brand and specialty medications, yes. Independent pharmacies in Script Unlock often submit competitive bids well below grocery chain prices.