One national drugstore chain has even waived its shipping fees for any type of online order. As cases of COVID-19 spread across U.S., two major drug store chains are encouraging their customers to remain at home by offering free home delivery of prescription medications. Both Walgreens and CVS are making these changes as health officials recommend that people stay home in a effort to tamp down community transmission of the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
However, Walgreens says it’s “waiving delivery fees for all eligible prescriptions during this evolving situation” and does not define “eligible”. So, contact your local pharmacy if in doubt. Additionally, Walgreens is offering free delivery on all purchases on Walgreens until further notice. In other words, there is not minimum purchase requirement to qualify for free shipping.
Because many people are expecting to remain at home for a prolonged period, experts also are recommending stocking up on prescription drugs when possible.
Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is the Pastor of Andrew Chapel, United Methodist Church on the Northern Neck in Montross, VA. Rev. Dr. Taylor promotes best practices for financial literacy and financial empowerment in the church and leads workshops throughout Northern Virginia. Currently, she serves as the Chair of the District Finance Committee. In May 2015, Rev. Dr. Taylor received her Doctor of Ministry from Virginia University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, VA. Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is married to Dr. David Taylor, who is also the Director of our church-based free clinic. They have two adult children and three grandchildren. In her leisure time, Rev. Dr. Taylor enjoys traveling, jogging, weightlifting, swimming, yoga, and interior decorating. In May 2015, Rev. Dr. Taylor received her Doctor of Ministry from Virginia University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, Virginia. Rev. Dr. Taylor was born and raised in New York City and recently discovered her ancestral roots in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa. Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is married to David Taylor and they have a son and a daughter. Their daughter is a educator and son is an Active-Duty Senior Seaman in the Navy married with three children. In her leisure time, she enjoys traveling, reading, swimming, writing poetry, crocheting and spending time with her family.