Transfer Prescription from Safeway Pharmacy in Minnesota
Switch from Safeway Pharmacy to a Minnesota 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 Minnesota
Find a pharmacy in Minnesota
Use Script Unlock to compare cash prices at pharmacies near you in Minnesota. Independent pharmacies often beat Safeway Pharmacy by 30% or more.
Contact the new pharmacy
Call or visit your chosen Minnesota 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 Minnesota pharmacy.
Ways to Transfer Away from Safeway 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 — Safeway Pharmacy Transfers in Minnesota
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.