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Save time with prescription delivery

With a CVS® account, you can choose same-day or 1 to 2 day delivery once your prescriptions are ready.*

Sign in and schedule a prescription delivery

Learn more about prescription delivery eligibility

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How to schedule prescription deliveries

Get prescriptions delivered to your door

  1. Download our app or sign up for text alerts.
  2. Request your prescriptions as normal.
  3. When your order is ready, you’ll receive a link to schedule your Rx delivery.

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Our pharmacists are here to help

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We can answer your delivery questions

Whether you have questions about your prescription delivery options or how to access your account, you can get help directly from any CVS pharmacist.

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Faster, anytime access to your prescriptions

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Get the CVS Health® app for your Rx and more

  • Refill, track and manage your Rx needs anytime
  • Know the moment your prescription is ready with optional notifications and alerts
  • Use your barcode for fast pickup at the pharmacy

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Text “App” to CVS-APP (898-287)* to download now.  

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We’re here for all your delivery questions

Pharmacy Delivery FAQ

1 to 2 day delivery and same-day delivery are available at almost all of our CVS Pharmacy locations. Options available in your area will be displayed during check out.

No. Controlled substances and medications that require refrigeration cannot be delivered to most locations at this time. Other drug exclusions may apply. Please call your local pharmacy for additional details.

You can only request to have your prescription delivered when it has been filled and is ready for pickup. You can request delivery by calling the store, selecting your delivery options within the CVS Pharmacy® app or through a link via an order-ready text message.

Yes. Delivery is not available for certain insurance and prescription benefit plans, including Medicare Part B. Call your local pharmacy for additional details or to check your prescription's delivery eligibility.

If you select 1 to 2 day delivery and place your order …

  • By 3 PM Monday through Thursday: delivery within 1 to 2 days
  • By 3 PM Friday: delivery by Monday
  • By 2 PM Saturday: delivery by Tuesday
  • After 2 PM Saturday through Sunday: delivery by Wednesday 

No deliveries on Sunday or courier holidays.

If you select same-day delivery, you'll receive your delivery within four hours. 

  • On weekdays, orders must be submitted four hours prior to store closing and before 4 PM to receive delivery the same day as order placement. 
  • On weekends, orders must be submitted four hours prior to store closing and before 2 PM to receive delivery the same day as order placement.

For customers in Manhattan, orders must be placed by 11 AM for delivery by 4 PM and by 4 PM for delivery by 8 PM.

Delivery may not be available on certain courier holidays.

If you requested 1 to 2 day delivery:

No. You don't need to be home. The delivery will be left in your mailbox or at a safe place at your delivery address. If no safe location is available, the package will be held at the local post office for up to 15 days, and you will need to either call for a redelivery or pick up the package at the post office. After 15 days, prescription orders will be returned to the pharmacy and you will have to call the pharmacy to have the prescription refilled. Additional delivery fees may apply to redelivery. If your order doesn't arrive as expected, call your local pharmacy.

If you requested same-day delivery:

Yes, someone must be home. If not, the courier will return your prescription order to the pharmacy. Additional delivery fees may apply to redelivery.

Only customers receiving same-day delivery in Manhattan (NYC) will be required to sign for delivery. In some cases, identification will also be required.

Your home or a location of your choice. The delivery address must be in the same state as the pharmacy. In some states, we require a residential address for prescription delivery.

Insurance plans do not cover delivery fees.

If you requested 1 to 2 day delivery:

CVS Pharmacy® uses national delivery services, including USPS.

If you requested same-day delivery:

CVS Pharmacy uses local couriers who have undergone a background screening and special training.

Your pharmacy will only share your full name, delivery address and phone number with the courier, for delivery purposes only. To protect patient privacy, no other personal information or prescription information will be will be shared with the courier or displayed on the tamper-evident package.

You can request delivery by calling the store, selecting your delivery options within the
CVS Pharmacy® app or through a link via an "order ready" text message. 

Advance payment is required. Your credit, debit, flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) card information can be entered at checkout. If you plan to call the store to place your order, check here first to save your payment information to your account. In most cases, FSA/HSA cards may not be used for delivery fees.

If you are concerned about your delivered package, received the wrong prescription or have another concern about your prescription, you should immediately contact the pharmacy that filled your prescription.

You will receive written information about your prescription with your delivery. If you have additional questions, contact your pharmacy. Look for the phone number on your prescription label.

  • *FOR RX DELIVERY: Delivery is available for eligible prescription drug orders with qualifying prescription benefit programs and insurance plans. Order cutoff times may vary by delivery option and pharmacy location. 1 to 2 day delivery is available only on orders placed Monday through Thursday. Delivery may be subject to delays. For same-day delivery Mondays through Fridays, orders must be submitted by 4 PM or four hours prior to store closing to receive delivery the same day that the order is placed. For same-day delivery Saturdays or Sundays, orders must be submitted by 2 PM or four hours prior to store closing. For customers in Manhattan, same-day delivery orders must be placed by 11 AM for delivery by 4 PM or by 4 PM for delivery by 8 PM. Not all delivery options are available to every address. Not all pharmacy locations provide delivery (including certain CVS Pharmacy®, CVS Pharmacy at Target, CarePlus CVS Pharmacy® and Navarro® locations). Delivery fees apply and may vary by delivery option and location. Coupons, ExtraBucks Rewards® or in‐store promotions with delivery may not be used with delivery orders. Online promotions cannot be used nor ExtraBucks Rewards earned with orders called into stores. Advance payment by credit, debit, health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) card required. In most cases, HSA/FSA cards may not be used for delivery fees. Other restrictions may apply. Get details

  • *FOR TEXT TO DOWNLOAD: For help with the CVS Health® app, download text alert, text “App” to 898-287 or call us at 1-800-SHOP CVS (1-800-746-7287). View Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Message and data rates may apply.