How to use TRICARE mail order pharmacy?
Quick Answer
Use TRICARE mail order pharmacy by registering at express-scripts.com/TRICARE, having your provider e-prescribe to Express Scripts, and receiving 90-day supplies with lower copays.
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The TRICARE mail order pharmacy, operated by Express Scripts, provides convenient home delivery of prescriptions with lower costs than retail pharmacies. To get started, register for an account at express-scripts.com/TRICARE or download the Express Scripts mobile app. Ask your healthcare provider to send your prescription electronically to Express Scripts/TRICARE, or mail a written prescription with a completed home delivery order form to Express Scripts. For initial prescriptions, allow 10-14 business days for processing and delivery. Subsequent refills typically arrive within 5-7 business days. Benefits of home delivery include 90-day supplies (vs. 30 days at retail), lower copays ($0 for generics, $29 for brand formulary, $60 for non-formulary), free standard shipping, automatic refill enrollment options, and convenient tracking through the website and app. You can manage prescriptions online by viewing your medication list, ordering refills, setting up automatic refills, checking order status, and updating your shipping address. Home delivery is ideal for maintenance medications you take regularly. Ensure you have an adequate supply before your current prescription runs out, and order refills when you have about two weeks of medication remaining.
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Does TRICARE cover prescriptions?
Yes, TRICARE covers most prescriptions through military pharmacies, network pharmacies, and home delivery.
How to get TRICARE prescription refills?
Refill TRICARE prescriptions at military pharmacies, through Express Scripts home delivery, at retail network pharmacies, or online/by phone through Express Scripts.
What do most military families add to their TRICARE coverage?
Supplemental health insurance is the most common addition — it covers dental, vision, and out-of-pocket costs that TRICARE leaves uncovered. Life insurance and a legal will are also highly recommended.
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