Transfer Your Prescription
Switch to a cheaper pharmacy in 5 simple steps
Find a Cheaper Pharmacy on TransparentMedz
Search for your medication on TransparentMedz and compare prices across pharmacies in your area. Note down the pharmacy name, address, and price.
Sort by price to instantly see which pharmacy offers the best deal for your specific medication and dosage.
Call Your New Pharmacy
Phone the pharmacy where you'd like to transfer your prescription. Tell them you want to transfer a prescription from another pharmacy. They'll handle the paperwork.
Most pharmacies are happy to initiate transfers — it means new business for them.
Provide Your Current Pharmacy Info
Give the new pharmacy your current pharmacy's name, phone number, and your prescription number (found on your medication label). They'll contact your old pharmacy directly.
Have your medication bottle handy — it has all the info the new pharmacy needs.
Wait 24-48 Hours for the Transfer
The transfer typically takes 24 to 48 hours. Your new pharmacy will fax or call your old pharmacy to request the prescription file. Your doctor does not need to be involved.
If you're running low on medication, mention this — some pharmacies can expedite the transfer.
Pick Up Your Medication
Once the transfer is complete, your new pharmacy will call or text you. Head in to pick up your prescription at the new, lower price.
Ask the pharmacist if they offer any additional loyalty discounts or auto-refill programs.
That's it — you're done!
The entire process is free and usually takes less than 2 days.
Pro Tips
Costco doesn't require a membership for their pharmacy. Anyone can fill prescriptions there at their low prices.
You have the legal right to transfer your prescription to any licensed pharmacy in Canada. No pharmacy can refuse to release your records.
You can transfer most prescriptions, including refills. Controlled substances may have additional requirements depending on your province.
Consider transferring all your prescriptions to one pharmacy for convenience and better drug interaction screening.