I've been a Costco member since the early 1990s, however, this was my first experience using their onsite pharmacy (3/7/26).
With various insurance coverage, I've used onsite services from Bartell Drugs (pre Rite Aid), Walgreens, Safeway, CVS, and Express Scripts (mail order). After receiving word from my medical provider that my new prescriptions were approved. With my new insurance, I decided them to be filled and picked up at the Costco pharmacy in Shoreline.
I dreaded showing up on a Saturday early evening, but the line was not too bad. Plus this pharmacy is not open on Sundays. Once at the pick up counter, I identified myself, provided my date of birth and insurance card.
I was then told to go another line (drop off) where another staff member went over my prescriptions and cost. Thankfully, the overall amount for 90 day quantities wasn't too bad considering I had a high deductible. I was handed back my insurance card, then told to hang out near the registers again until my name was called.
The original line at this time sure had grown longer. After my name was called, again I identified myself, provided my DOB, Costco card scanned, and transaction payment were completed.
Then I was told to go to another line for a pharmacist consultation. I told the pharmacist that these were all medications I had taken before. The bag containing the meds and documentation was stapled shut with the final receipt attached. Any further drug information is also available via QR code on the documentation provided. I did not do any additional warehouse shopping or visit the food court. This entire process took me approximately 45 minutes.
I did pick up a flyer that discussed how to do refills with payment completed ahead of time. I don't see how this would be any advantage though since there is just one main line at the counter.
All I can say after being spoiled having mail order prescription refills for the past two years, this was not too bad. Pro tips though: plan accordingly, pack your patience, and be nice to the hard working pharmacy techs and pharmacists onsite. I photographed and posted the pharmacy hours as seen on 3/7/26, hope that helps! read more