You can use the Costco pharmacy (and get its low prices) without being a member. Whenever you need a prescription filled, just have your doctor call the pharmacy, and then you’ll pick it up like you would any pharmacy. And you don’t need to be a member to buy your medication either!
You Don’t Have to Be a Member to Fill a Prescription First and foremost, Costco Pharmacy is open to anybody where required by law. In practice, that means in most states. So, you don’t really even have to be a member to use the Costco pharmacy.
You don’t need to be a Costco member to purchase Costco Pharmacy prescriptions online or at our warehouses. Our Pharmacy counter will accept several different forms of payment, including cash, debit/ATM cards, Costco Shop Cards, and Visa®.
Costco’s pharmacies are open to non-members where required by state law. The Costco Member Prescription Program is a value added benefit of a Costco membership. However, you do not have to become a Costco member or join CMPP to continue buying prescriptions at the pharmacy.
Another frequently asked question is “Can a non-member fill a prescription at Costco?”.
Fill a Prescription as a Non-Member at the Pharmacy In an era of skyrocketing prescription costs, Costco routinely has some of the lowest prices on medications. Best of all, you don’t have to be a member to use the Costco pharmacy.
First and foremost, Costco Pharmacy is open to anybody where required by law. In practice, that means in most states. So you don’t usually have to be a member to use the Costco pharmacy. In an era of skyrocketing prescription costs, Costco routinely has low prices on medications.
Can you walk into Costco and use their pharmacy?
NO, anybody can walk into Costco and use their pharmacy. Some Costco warehouses even have a separate entrance for their pharmacy. Just tell the card-checker at the door that you’re there to use the pharmacy and they’ll direct you where to go.
Costco’s pharmacy is open to the public where it is required by state law! All you need to do is bring a doctor’s slip to the pharmacist to grab whatever medication is needed. You can even join the Costco Member Prescription Program for free—which is something already available to paying Costco members.
Does Costco have the cheapest prescription drugs?
In an era of skyrocketing prescription costs, Costco routinely has some of the lowest prices on medications. Best of all, you don’t have to be a member to use the Costco pharmacy. Some locations even have a separate entrance for non-members that leads directly into the pharmacy. Call your local store to check before heading out.
Can a non-member use a Costco shop card?
With a Costco Shop Card, any non-member can show the card to get in the door and use it to make a purchase. The trick with the Costco cash card is that it can be purchased by a member only. Again, you’ll have to rely on a member, which makes you a bit of a moocher, and it raises costs for every membership-buying member.
Where can I buy a Costco membership card?
Shop Online and in Warehouses Shop all Costco warehouses and online at Costco. Com Includes 2 Membership Cards For you and for someone in your household.
Do I need a membership to buy glasses at Costco Optical?
Yes, you need to be a member to purchase glasses or contacts at Costco Optical centers. However, you do not need to be a member to make an appointment with our in-house optometrist. Contacts can be purchased online by members for other individuals (including non-members) as long as you provide a valid prescription for this individual.