We recommend that you have all your prescriptions filled before you travel, but there are several options for filling prescriptions on the road.
TRICARE Retail Network Pharmacy
You can have prescriptions filled at any TRICARE retail network pharmacy. The TRICARE retail pharmacy network has more than 53,000 retail pharmacies in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. To locate a network pharmacy, call toll-free 1 (866) 363-8779 or visit the Express Scripts Web site.
Military Treatment Facility Pharmacy
If you’re near an MTF while traveling, you can have a new prescription filled free of charge if the medication is on the MTF formulary and the pharmacy stocks the medication you need. All you’ll need is the written prescription and your uniformed services ID card. Refilling a prescription originally filled at another MTF is at the discretion of the (MTF) you are visiting.
TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy
If you will be staying away from home for a longer period of time, you can plan ahead to receive prescriptions through the TRICARE mail order pharmacy. Provide ESI with your temporary address so prescriptions can be mailed to you at your travel destination. Note: The mail-order option is not available overseas unless you have an APO or FPO address. Call toll-free 1 (866) 363-8667 or visit the Express Scripts Web site for assistance.
Non-Network Pharmacy
If there is no other option, you also can have prescriptions filled at any non-network retail pharmacy. Having prescriptions filled at a non-network pharmacy is the most expensive option. If you do, you’ll have to pay in full when you have your prescriptions filled, then file a claim with TRICARE for partial reimbursement after your deductible is met.
Filling Prescriptions Overseas
Your pharmacy coverage is limited overseas. We recommend that you have all your prescriptions filled before you travel overseas.
TRICARE retail network pharmacies are located only in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
To use the mail-order pharmacy overseas, you must have an APO or FPO address.
The prescription must be from a U.S. licensed provider.
TRICARE Standard deductibles apply at host nation pharmacies.
