Transfer Prescription from Safeway Pharmacy in Washington
Switch from Safeway Pharmacy to a Washington 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 Washington
Find a pharmacy in Washington
Use Script Unlock to compare cash prices at pharmacies near you in Washington. Independent pharmacies often beat Safeway Pharmacy by 30% or more.
Contact the new pharmacy
Call or visit your chosen Washington 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 Washington pharmacy.
Ways to Transfer Away from Safeway Pharmacy
Washington Prescription Assistance Programs
Apple Health (Washington Medicaid)
Comprehensive prescription drug coverage for Apple Health (Washington State Medicaid) beneficiaries.
Eligibility: Low-income Washington adults up to 138% FPL, children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Washington Prescription Drug Program (WPDP)
State-negotiated drug discounts for residents without adequate prescription drug coverage. Provides a discount card accepted at most Washington pharmacies.
Eligibility: Washington State residents who lack prescription drug insurance coverage. No income requirements. Available at rx.wa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions — Safeway Pharmacy Transfers in Washington
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.