BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — To help keep people at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, several pharmacies are now offering free delivery here in Western New York and across the state.
Pharmacies who are members of the Community Pharmacy Association of New York State (CPANYS) announced that they will offer free home medication delivery (in-person delivery, courier service or by US mail, UPS, Fedex etc.) for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This means that a majority of the State’s pharmacies will be offering this important service in every county and geographic region, along with curbside access and drive thru where possible to help prevent the need for individuals to enter stores. " said Mike Duteau RPh, President of CPANYS.
Participating pharmacies -
Duane Reade, Inc/Walgreens
Genoa Healthcare
Hannaford Bros Co
Kinney Drugs, Inc.
Noble Health Services
Price Chopper Supermarkets/ Market 32
Rite Aid Corporation
Stop & Shop
Tops Markets
Town Total Health
Walmart
Wegmans Food Markets
Weis Markets
Some prescriptions may not be eligible for home delivery services for some pharmacies such as controlled substances or medications that requiring special handling. For more information, check out the pharmacy websites or contact their pharmacies for program details.