How to Check If a Pharmacy Has Indomethacin in Stock (Without Calling)

If your usual pharmacy is out of indomethacin, the traditional solution — calling every pharmacy in your area — is time-consuming, frustrating, and especially difficult when you're dealing with pain. In 2026, there are faster ways to find which pharmacies have indomethacin in stock. Here's what actually works.

Why Can't I Just Look It Up Online?

Most pharmacy websites don't show real-time inventory for prescription medications. The product pages you see on CVS.com or Walgreens.com are about ordering over-the-counter items, not checking whether your specific prescription drug is on the shelf right now. Prescription drug inventory is managed at the pharmacy level and isn't exposed through public websites.

This means you genuinely need to contact the pharmacy — but there are smarter ways to do it.

Option 1: Use medfinder (Recommended)

medfinder calls pharmacies near you on your behalf to check which ones have your specific medication — including the formulation and dosage — in stock. You enter your drug name, dosage, and location, and results are texted to you. This eliminates the need to make multiple phone calls yourself. It's especially useful for indomethacin ER 75 mg, which can vary significantly in availability across pharmacies in the same city.

Option 2: Use GoodRx or SingleCare to Find the Best Price by Pharmacy

GoodRx and SingleCare show you which pharmacies have priced and dispensed indomethacin recently. While they don't show live inventory, they can point you to pharmacies that regularly stock it. If a pharmacy appears on the GoodRx coupon list with a price for your specific indomethacin formulation and dosage, there's a good chance they carry it. Call and confirm.

Option 3: Call the Pharmacy's Automated Refill Line

Most large pharmacy chains have automated phone systems that can tell you if a medication is in stock or allow you to transfer a prescription. Some pharmacy apps (like the CVS Pharmacy app or Walgreens app) allow you to initiate a transfer and check for in-store availability — though this works better for medications you've filled there before.

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Option 4: Ask Your Current Pharmacist to Check Nearby Stores

Pharmacists at large chains can often look up which nearby stores in their network have a medication in stock. Call your usual pharmacy and ask: "Can you check if any of your other locations have indomethacin [formulation/dose] in stock?" They can usually do this within a few minutes and may be able to facilitate a same-day transfer.

Option 5: Try Independent Pharmacies Directly

Independent pharmacies don't appear on most national inventory tools, but they often have stock that chains don't. They order from multiple wholesalers and are more flexible. Search Google Maps for "independent pharmacy near me" and call the ones closest to you. Independent pharmacists are also typically more available to answer questions than chain pharmacy staff.

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What to Say When You Call

If you do call, be specific to save time:

"I need indomethacin [25 mg / 50 mg / 75 mg extended-release], do you have it in stock today?"

"How many do you have?" (If your prescription is for a 30- or 90-day supply, confirm they have enough)

"I'll need to transfer my prescription — can you initiate that if I give you my current pharmacy's number?"

What If No Pharmacy Near Me Has Indomethacin?

If you've tried multiple pharmacies without success, ask your doctor about a formulation change (e.g., switching from 75 mg ER to 25 mg IR) or a therapeutic alternative NSAID. See our full guide on alternatives to indomethacin for a detailed comparison of options.