The best pharmacy delivery services

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• Commuting to and from your local pharmacy to refill medication isn't always a viable option — especially if you need to stay away from large crowds and safeguard your health.
• Thankfully, there are plenty of prescription delivery services that offer same-day, next-day, or same-week shipping of prescription medications, allowing you to refill what you need from the comfort of your home.
• Along with third-party services like PillPack or ZipDrug, many drug store pharmacies like Walgreens or CVS offer their own prescription delivery service — and the perk often comes standard to existing customers.
• Due to the spread of COVID-19, and a rise in demand for delivery services, some of the delivery estimates for each service in this guide may actually be longer than what's listed.

At a time when we're all taking steps to self-quarantine and socially distance ourselves from others, it should come as no surprise that delivery services are seeing a surge in business. Companies like DoorDash, Uber Eats and Postmates have benefited from the current state of affairs, bringing our favorite foods, beverages, and even groceries directly to our doors.

Those services are making it much easier to weather the storm, allowing many people to remain inside and away from large crowds, potentially safeguarding their health in the process. But what about those who need to venture out to the pharmacy in order to have an important prescription filled?

According to reports, those with preexisting health conditions are more susceptible to the coronavirus, making any public outings potentially dangerous. Thankfully, prescription delivery services are a viable option, with several companies offering ways of getting your medication directly to you.

In fact, there's a good chance the pharmacy you already use provides some form of home delivery — even if you aren't already taking advantage of it. Here's a rundown of how you can get your prescriptions brought straight to your home.

Updated on 4/22/2020 by Rick Stella: Added the news of Costco and Instacart's partnership to Costco's slide. The companies have partnered to include prescription medication in any Instacart delivery of Costco products, including groceries and home goods. The service is currently only available in seven states: Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, New York, and Washington, along with Washington D.C.