Most Walgreens pharmacies hold filled prescriptions for about seven (7) days after they have been filled. If a prescription is not picked up within this period, it will likely be put back on the shelf. Some Walgreens locations may hold prescriptions for a longer time, but seven days is the typical duration
. Walgreens also offers text message alerts to notify customers when their prescriptions are ready for pickup and when refills are due, which can help ensure timely pickup
. In summary, you generally have about one week to pick up your prescription from Walgreens before it is returned to stock.
