Transfer Your Prescriptions
to Preferred Pharmacy
Switching pharmacies can be simple. Our pharmacy team helps coordinate the transfer of eligible prescriptions from your current pharmacy.
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How to Transfer Your Prescriptions
Switching to Preferred Pharmacy is simple. Start by contacting our pharmacy with a few basic details, and our team will coordinate the rest.
Contact Preferred Pharmacy
Let us know you'd like to transfer your prescriptions. We'll ask for your name, date of birth, and the name of your current pharmacy to get started.
We Coordinate the Transfer
Our pharmacy team contacts your current pharmacy directly to coordinate the transfer of eligible prescriptions.
We Help If a New Prescription Is Needed
No refills remaining? If a new prescription is required, our pharmacy team can reach out to your prescriber to request one.
We'll Call You When It's Ready
Many prescription transfers can be completed within a few hours. Timing can vary depending on the prescription and how quickly your current pharmacy or prescriber responds. We'll call you when your prescription is ready.
Everything You Need to Get Started
You don't need a long list of information to begin. Having just three basic details ready is all it takes to get started.
See How Prescription Transfers Work
Watch a quick overview of how our pharmacy helps coordinate your prescription transfer.
What to Have Ready
- Your name
- Your date of birth
- Name of your current pharmacy
That's enough to get started. Our pharmacy team will help with the next steps.
Secure, encrypted form. Select “Transfer a Prescription” from the dropdown.Why Transfer to Preferred Pharmacy?
Choosing a pharmacy is about more than filling a prescription. At Preferred Pharmacy, our team provides personal support and convenient services to help make managing your medications easier.
Personalized Pharmacy Care
Have a question about your prescription? Our pharmacy team takes the time to help you understand your medications and get the support you need.
Insurance & Prescription Assistance
Our team can help verify prescription coverage, answer questions about insurance and copays, and assist with prior authorization when needed.
Medication Packaging & Management
Managing multiple medications? Ask about our medication packaging and synchronization services designed to help simplify your medication routine.
Free Same-Day Local Prescription Delivery
Can't make it to the pharmacy? Free same-day local prescription delivery is available throughout our service area for eligible prescriptions.
Serving Harlem Since 2012
Preferred Pharmacy has been part of the Harlem community since 2012, providing neighborhood pharmacy service from our location on East 115th Street.
Need Your Prescriptions Delivered?
After transferring your eligible prescriptions to Preferred Pharmacy, ask our team about free same-day local prescription delivery throughout Harlem and surrounding neighborhoods.
Our pharmacy driver brings eligible prescriptions directly to your door, helping make ongoing refills more convenient.
Learn About Same-Day Delivery →Prescription Transfer FAQs
Have questions about switching pharmacies? Here are answers to some common questions about transferring prescriptions to Preferred Pharmacy.
How do I transfer my prescriptions to Preferred Pharmacy?
Call Preferred Pharmacy or start your request using our online form. To get started, we'll ask for your name, date of birth, and the name of your current pharmacy. Our team will then help coordinate the transfer of eligible prescriptions.
Do I need to contact my current pharmacy myself?
In most cases, no. Our pharmacy team can contact your current pharmacy directly to help coordinate the transfer of eligible prescriptions.
Can all prescriptions be transferred?
Transfer requirements can vary depending on the prescription. Contact our pharmacy and our team can review your medications and let you know what is needed.
How long does a prescription transfer take?
Many prescription transfers can be completed within a few hours. Timing can vary depending on the prescription and how quickly your current pharmacy or prescriber responds. We'll call you when your prescription is ready.
What if I don't have any refills remaining?
If a new prescription is needed, our pharmacy team can contact your prescriber to request one. Your prescriber will determine whether a new prescription can be issued.
Can I have my prescriptions delivered after I transfer them?
Free same-day local prescription delivery is available for eligible prescriptions throughout Harlem and surrounding neighborhoods. Ask our pharmacy team about delivery when you transfer, or learn more about Same-Day Local Delivery .
Can Preferred Pharmacy help with insurance or copay questions?
Yes. Our team can help verify prescription coverage and answer questions about insurance benefits and applicable copays. We can also assist with prescription insurance and prior authorization when needed.
Ready to Transfer Your Prescriptions?
Our pharmacy team is here to help make the switch simple. Call us or start your transfer request online, and we'll help you with the next steps.
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