TRICARE Pharmacy Program Update

• Military treatment facility (MTF) pharmacies: MTF pharmacies are your least expensive option for filling prescriptions. You may receive up to a 90-day supply of most medications at no cost. Most MTF pharmacies accept prescriptions written by civilian and military providers. However, non-formulary medications generally are not available.
   
• Mail Order Pharmacy: The Mail Order Pharmacy is the second most economical option. You may receive up to a 90-day supply of maintenance medications delivered directly to your home for minimal out-of-pocket costs. Simply fill the first prescription by mail or fax and request refills online or by phone. You can also transfer your current retail prescriptions to the Mail Order Pharmacy by calling the Member Choice Center at 1-877-363-1433. Visit Express Scripts' web site for more information and to register.
   
• TRICARE retail network pharmacies: Network pharmacies are a convenient option for short-term medications when MTF pharmacies are not available. To receive your medication, present the written prescription along with your uniformed services identification card to the pharmacist. To locate a network pharmacy, visit the Express Scripts web site or call 1-877-363-1303.*
   
• Non-network retail pharmacies: At non-network pharmacies, you will pay full price for your medication and file a claim for reimbursement. Reimbursements are subject to an annual deductible or out-of-network cost-shares and copayments.

*The phone number is effective after Nov. 4, 2009.