How can I choose a pharmacy?
You can choose your pharmacy directly in the DrHouse app when booking your visit. If your prescription is not set for delivery, it will be sent to the pharmacy you select for pickup.
Quick Answer:
- Select your preferred pharmacy during booking
- Prescriptions are sent electronically after your visit
- You can choose most retail pharmacies
- Used when not selecting delivery
- Pharmacy pickup follows standard pricing/insurance
How to Choose a Pharmacy
1. Start your visit in the app
Begin booking your virtual doctor visit.
2. Enter your visit details
During the intake process, you’ll be asked to choose your preferred pharmacy.
3. Select your pharmacy
You can pick:
- A nearby retail pharmacy
- Your usual or preferred location
4. Complete your visit
If a prescription is issued, it will be sent electronically to that pharmacy for pickup.
What to Expect
- Fast transmission: Prescriptions are typically sent within 15–45 minutes after your visit
- Flexible choice: You can select most major pharmacies
- Convenient pickup: You pick up the medication when it’s ready
Important Limitations
- Only applies to pickup: You cannot choose a pharmacy when using on-demand delivery
- Delivery uses partner pharmacies automatically
- Pricing varies: Pharmacy costs depend on insurance or out-of-pocket pricing
- Prescription required: A doctor must determine medication is appropriate
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