How many pharmacies are there in New Jersey?

2,254 are registered with Medicare across 406 places in New Jersey. That count comes from the federal NPI registry, so it covers businesses enrolled to supply equipment, not every shop that happens to sell a cane.

Do I need a prescription?

Not to buy. Crutches are an over-the-counter purchase anywhere in New Jersey. A prescription is only required when you want Medicare or private insurance to cover the cost. Read how coverage works.

Pharmacies in New Jersey

Retail and community pharmacies. The fastest same-day option in most towns, and the one open latest.

pharmacies: 2,254
Places covered: 406
All suppliers in state: 5,384

What to expect. Typically stocks basic aluminum underarm crutches off the shelf, sometimes a cane or a folding walker. Selection is thin and forearm crutches are rare.

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406 places

Other supplier types in New Jersey

Medical supply store

Home medical equipment and durable medical equipment (DME) dealers. This is the category most likely to stock more than one style of crutch and to fit them for you.

2,895 in New Jersey →

Orthotics & prosthetics

O&P practices that fabricate and fit braces, prosthetic limbs, and custom supports.

235 in New Jersey →

Common questions

How many pharmacies are there in New Jersey?: 2,254 are registered with Medicare across 406 places in New Jersey. That count comes from the federal NPI registry, so it covers businesses enrolled to supply equipment, not every shop that happens to sell a cane.
Will a pharmacy have crutches in stock?: Typically stocks basic aluminum underarm crutches off the shelf, sometimes a cane or a folding walker. Selection is thin and forearm crutches are rare.
Do I need a prescription?: Not to buy. Crutches are an over-the-counter purchase anywhere in New Jersey. A prescription is only required when you want Medicare or private insurance to cover the cost. Read how coverage works.