Medicap Pharmacy is set to close!

Medicap Pharmacy's standalone sign - Optopolis

Previously, Cheyenne's Medicap Pharmacy announced that it is closing. Here's what it currently looks like and when their last day will occur, as well as a list of pharmacies in Cheyenne.

A glance at the history

Cheyenne's Medicap Pharmacy has been open for many years. It turns out that it dates back to 2001, the year noted as the build date in the Laramie County Property Assessor's GIS map, and a 2014 article written by

Medicap Pharmacy as seen on June 16th - Optopolis

Medicap announces Cheyenne store is set to close

It turns out that the Cheyenne store's current owner, Gene Barbour, is retiring, and the store is set to close. Signage in the window indicates that the store is set to close on June 20th (Tuesday), and all prescriptions/files will be transferred to Walgreens on the day following the closure (June 21st).

Large store closing sign - Optopolis

Another smaller sign posted both in the drive thru window and at the door clarifies that starting June 21st, you'll have to call Walgreens to move your prescriptions/files to another pharmacy if you wish. It also thanks customers for 22 years of business.

Medicap Pharmacy's closing notice as seen in the drive thru window - Optopolis

The nearest Medicap Pharmacy outside of Cheyenne appears to be located in Casper, Wyoming. Although this is a stretch, there seem to be numerous locations throughout the US including but not limited to Fresno, California; Meridian, Idaho; Kearney, Nebraska; Des Moines, Iowa; and Owasso, Oklahoma.

Where can I transfer my prescriptions?

There's apparently concern over services offered by Medicap Pharmacy that aren't offered at other pharmacies, so here's an alphabetical list of various pharmacies currently located within or around Cheyenne, Wyoming.

  • Albertson's Pharmacy (Yellowstone Rd, E Pershing Blvd)
  • Cheyenne VA Pharmacy (E Pershing Blvd)
  • Cheyenne City Drug (Carey Ave)
  • Target/CVS Pharmacy (Dell Range Blvd)
  • F. E. Warren Pharmacy (Alden Dr)
  • Health Works Pharmacy (E Fox Farm Rd)
  • King Soopers Pharmacy (Dell Range Blvd)
  • North Star Pharmacy & Infusion (Commons Dr)
  • Safeway Pharmacy (S Greeley Hwy)
  • Sam's Club Pharmacy (Dell Range Blvd)
  • Walgreen's (Dell Range Blvd, E Lincolnway)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (Dell Range Blvd, Livingston Ave)

Although some of these pharmacies may not be able to offer the same services that Medicap Pharmacy did, hopefully this list will help you find one that can help you continue getting your prescriptions/services.

What do you think of this pharmacy closing? For those that relied on Medicap Pharmacy, will any of the other Cheyenne pharmacies be able to serve you? And for those that didn't rely on Medicap Pharmacy, which pharmacy would you recommend to others? Let us know in the comments!

Originally published: 06/17/2023 at 11:21 AM

Updated: 06/17/2023 at 3:21 PM to remove incorrect information regarding who owned the Cheyenne store; Barbour has been the owner of the Cheyenne store.

Location: Cheyenne, WY, USA

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