24-Hour Pharmacies Listed (+ Those Open Late)

Pharmacies Open 24 Hours

Note: Though each of the chains listed here operates some 24-hour pharmacies, not all locations are open 24 hours a day. Some locations close overnight or keep the store open 24 hours, but not the pharmacy. It is best to check your local store’s hours before visiting.

CVS

• Drive-through option? Yes, at some locations
• Payment options: Cash, credit, debit, and gift cards
• Other health services: Immunizations, optical centers, and MinuteClinic walk-in health clinics
• Insurance plans accepted: CVS accepts most insurance providers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna. Use the MinuteClinic insurance check to see if it accepts your plan.
• Browse CVS Pharmacy’s online services
• Find your nearest CVS; check the “Pharmacy Open 24 Hours” box to show only 24-hour locations

Jewel-Osco

• Drive-through option? Yes, at select locations
• Payment options: Cash, credit, debit, and gift cards
• Other health services: Immunizations, routine health screenings, and home delivery on select medications
• Insurance plans accepted: Jewel-Osco accepts most insurance plans; call or visit your local Jewel-Osco pharmacy to see if it accepts your insurance.
• Browse Jewel-Osco’s online pharmacy services
• Find your nearest Jewel-Osco; The store locator does not allow you to filter by 24-hour locations, but you can view each store’s hours under “Store details.”

Rite Aid

• Drive-through option? Yes, at select locations
• Payment options: Cash, credit, debit, and gift cards
• Other health services: Immunizations (including travel vaccinations), preventative screenings, and the RediClinic for treatment of minor illnesses like sinus infections
• Insurance plans accepted: Rite Aid accepts most major insurance plans, including Express Scripts, Caremark, OptumRx, Cigna, Humana, Medicaid, and Medicare. Contact your local pharmacy to see whether it accepts your plan.
• Browse Rite Aid’s online pharmacy services
• Find the nearest Rite Aid; check “24Hr Pharmacy” box to locate your nearest 24-hour store

Walgreens

• Drive-through option? Yes, at some locations
• Payment options: Cash, credit, debit, gift cards, and personal checks
• Other health services: Flu shots and a walk-in clinic for treatment for minor illnesses
• Insurance plans accepted: Walgreens accepts most major insurance networks; see the Walgreens pharmacy “Insurance & Prices” page to view accepted insurances at your local pharmacy.
• Browse Walgreens’ online pharmacy services
• Find the nearest Walgreens; check the “Pharmacy Open 24 Hours” box to find your nearest 24-hour pharmacy

Pharmacies Open Late

Albertsons

• Hours: Vary by store; select pharmacy locations are open until 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and until 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. on weekends
• Drive-through option? No; walk-in service only
• Payment options: Cash, credit, debit, and gift cards
• Other health services: Immunizations, pharmacist consultations, and home delivery
• Insurance plans accepted: Albertsons accepts most insurance providers. Call or visit your local Albertsons pharmacy to see if it accepts your plan.
• Browse Albertsons’ online pharmacy services
• Find the nearest Albertsons pharmacy location; select “Pharmacy Locations Only” in the search filter

Giant Eagle

• Hours: Vary by location; some pharmacies are open until 9 p.m. on weekdays. Giant Eagle pharmacies typically close at 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. on weekends.
• Drive-through option? Yes
• Payment options: Cash, credit, debit, and gift cards
• Other health services: Immunizations, home delivery, contact lenses, and dietitian or dermatologist consultations
• Insurance plans accepted: Giant Eagle accepts most major insurance plans; call your local store to see whether it accepts your plan.
• Browse Giant Eagle’s online pharmacy services
• Find the nearest Giant Eagle pharmacy location; If you are looking for particular pharmacy services, you can filter your search by “Drive-Thru Pharmacy” or “Free Pharmacy Home Delivery.”

Hy-Vee

• Hours: Most Hy-Vee pharmacies are open until 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and until 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. on weekends.
• Drive-through option? Yes, at select locations
• Payment options: Cash, credit, debit, gift cards, and personal checks
• Other health services: Immunizations, $4 generic medications, dietitian inquiries, in-store clinics, and health screenings
• Insurance plans accepted: Hy-Vee pharmacies accept most insurance. To find out whether it accepts your insurance, call your local store.
• Browse Hy-Vee’s online pharmacy services
• Find your nearest Hy-Vee pharmacy location

Kroger

• Hours: Most Kroger pharmacies are open until 8 p.m. on weekdays and 6 p.m. on weekends.
• Drive-through option? No; walk-in service only
• Payment options: Cash, credit, debit, and gift cards
• Other health services: Immunizations and walk-in treatment for minor illnesses
• Insurance plans accepted: Kroger accepts most major insurance networks. Contact your local Kroger pharmacy to determine whether it accepts your insurance.
• Browse Kroger’s online pharmacy services
• Find the nearest Kroger pharmacy location; be sure to select the “Pharmacy” filter

Publix

• Hours: Most Publix pharmacies are open until 9 p.m. on weekdays, 7 p.m. on Saturdays, and 6 p.m. on Sundays.
• Drive-through option? Yes, at many locations
• Payment options: Cash, credit, debit, and gift cards
• Other health services: Immunizations, health screenings, and diabetes management consultations
• Insurance plans accepted: Publix accepts most major insurance providers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Caremark, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, and WellCare. See the Publix pharmacy insurance acceptance page for more information.
• Browse Publix’s online pharmacy services
• Find the nearest Publix pharmacy location

Safeway

• Hours: Vary by location; select Safeway pharmacies are open until 9 p.m. on weekdays, while others are open until 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. Safeway pharmacies typically close at 5 p.m. on weekends.
• Drive-through option? Yes, at many locations
• Payment options: Cash, credit, debit, and gift cards
• Other health services: Immunizations, pharmacist consultations, and treatment of minor illnesses
• Insurance plans accepted: Safeway pharmacies accept most insurance networks. Contact your local pharmacy to see whether it accepts your plan.
• Browse Safeway’s online pharmacy services
• Find the nearest Safeway pharmacy location; select “Pharmacy Locations Only” in the search filter

Walmart

• Hours: Select Walmart pharmacies are open until 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 p.m. on Saturdays, and 6 p.m. on Sundays.
• Drive-through option? Yes, at some locations
• Payment options: Cash, credit, debit, gift cards, and personal checks
• Other health services: Flu shots, in-store clinic, $4 generic medications, and home delivery for qualifying medicines
• Insurance plans accepted: Walmart accepts most insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Humana, and select Blue Cross Blue Shield plans. See the Walmart pharmacy insurance page for more information.
• Browse Walmart’s online pharmacy services
• Find the nearest Walmart Pharmacy location; select “Pharmacy” in the search filter

In Summary

CVS, Jewel-Osco, Rite Aid, and Walgreens each offer 24-hour pharmacies at select locations, giving you the option to pick up your prescriptions after regular business hours. If you are unable to find a 24-hour pharmacy near you, grocery stores like Hy-Vee, Kroger, and Safeway may offer extended pharmacy hours at your local store. Additionally, many grocery stores with pharmacies and drug stores like Walgreens and CVS offer online options for prescription orders and refills, allowing you to submit your prescription online for pick-up or delivery.

If you’re a frequent odd-hours shopper, see our article for the list of stores open 24-hours. For other pharmacy services, we also have the continually-updated list of where to get flu shots for free or cheap.