William Lipovsky
CVS, Jewel-Osco, Rite Aid, and Walgreens offer 24-hour pharmacy services at select locations.
Other pharmacies — including grocery store pharmacies like Albertsons, Kroger, and Publix — aren’t open 24 hours but are open late.
Below, we list the 24-hour and late-night pharmacies near you, including their payment options, drive-through prescription availability, additional health services, and insurance acceptance.
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’s 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.
- Find a location; 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.
- Find a location; 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.
- Find a location; 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 vaccines 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.
- Find a location; 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.
- Find a 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.
- Find a 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.
- Find a 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.
- Find a 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.
- Find a 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.
- Find a 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 vaccines, 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.
- Find a location; select “Pharmacy” in the search filter
If you’re a frequent odd-hours shopper, see our list of stores open 24-hours.
