Safeway Pharmacy
Pharmacy • Cortez, CO • 1 (Cortez) locations
About
Safeway Pharmacy in Cortez, Colorado, located at 1580 E Main St, offers prescription refills, flu shots, COVID-19 vaccines, pneumonia, RSV, and shingles vaccines, along with medication reviews, pet prescriptions, blood pressure support, diabetes consultations, and health screenings. Walk-ins are welcome for vaccines, and the pharmacy accepts most insurance plans.
Clinic Type
Pharmacy
Address
1580 E Main St, Cortez, CO 81321
Phone
(970) 564-1353
specialtycare@albertsons.com
Opening Hours
Today: 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Open Today
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
Most insurance plans accepted; 90-day supply available under many plans
Cash, Credit/Debit, Insurance, Grocery/Store rewards (implied)
Savings plan: $5 off groceries when you fill a prescription; additional discounts when filling/transferring multiple prescriptions
Languages Spoken
Pricing
Current Offers
New patient offer (groceries discount tied to prescriptions) — Not specified
FAQs
Need a pharmacy in Cortez, CO?
Visit Safeway Pharmacy at 1580 E Main St for prescription refills, flu shots, COVID-19 vaccines, and other services.
Where can I get flu shots near me in Cortez, CO?
Safeway Pharmacy at 1580 E Main St offers flu shots and other vaccines; walk-ins welcome.
What vaccines are available at Safeway Pharmacy in Cortez, CO?
Vaccines include flu, COVID-19, shingles, travel vaccines, pneumonia, and other immunizations.
Does Safeway Pharmacy at 1580 E Main St offer walk-in vaccines?
Yes—walk-ins are welcome for vaccines.
Does Safeway Pharmacy in Cortez, CO accept insurance for prescriptions and vaccines?
The page notes that most insurance is accepted; specific plans not listed here.
Can I refill prescriptions online at Safeway Pharmacy in Cortez, CO?
Yes—the Safeway Pharmacy site offers prescription refill options and guest transfer/prescription tools.
What pharmacy services does Safeway Pharmacy at 1580 E Main St offer besides prescription refills?
Medication reviews, pet prescriptions, blood pressure support, diabetes consultations, health screenings, and walk-in vaccines.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp, Loc8NearMe, Apple Maps: Mixed reviews ranging from excellent service to dissatisfaction with staff/wait times (Not explicitly totaled but contains multiple user experiences)
Patients praise
- Convenient operating hours
- Staff generally described as pleasant and helpful by many customers
- Well-stocked medication inventory
- Efficient handling of vaccinations and flu shots for many patients
Common complaints
- Long wait times for prescription pickup
- Occasional reports of unfriendly or unhelpful staff members
"This establishment provides excellent service, offering prompt assistance and comprehensive information regarding medications."
— Loc8NearMe reviewer, August 2025"Only reason I use it is it has the higher local discount through GoodRX. Otherwise, always expect to wait in line for a long time to pick up your prescription. I have never seen a pharmacy as slow as this one."
— Loc8NearMe reviewer, October 2023Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Pharmacy Scheduler - Appointment scheduler - Safeway — Jan 8, 2026
- Safeway, Albertsons Pharmacies Now Offering 2025–26 COVID-19 Vaccines in Oregon and Washington - KTVZ — Sep 22, 2025
- New CDC guidelines shift COVID vaccine recommendations to individual consultations - Estes Valley Voice — Oct 16, 2025
- Albertsons encourages customers to stay safe and save on groceries with seasonal immunizations — Aug 22, 2025
- Albertsons® Companies Encourages Customers to Earn Grocery Savings and Help Stay Protected With Seasonal Immunizations — Aug 21, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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