Are you looking for a cost-effective way to fill your regular prescriptions that won’t take up much of your time? Consider the TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy. You can receive up to a 90-day supply of your everyday prescriptions without ever leaving your home. TRICARE beneficiaries have three options for filling their prescriptions: a military treatment facility (MTF) pharmacy, a TRICARE retail network pharmacy or the TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy. Next to filling your prescription at an MTF pharmacy, the mail-order pharmacy is the least expensive option. A retail pharmacy is the most costly.
When should I use the TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy?
Use it for prescriptions taken on a regular basis such as those used to manage chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes or hypertension. If your provider prescribes a long-term medication, ask him or her to write two prescriptions for the same medication: one 30-day supply, and one 90-day supply, plus refills. Fill the first prescription promptly at a military pharmacy or TRICARE retail network pharmacy and submit the second to the mail-order pharmacy. Time-limited prescriptions like antibiotics and pain relievers are best filled at a military pharmacy or TRICARE retail network pharmacies. Note: If you have other health insurance that covers prescriptions, you may not be able to use the mail-order pharmacy.
Are my medications available through the TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy?
Most TRICARE-covered prescription medications are available and can be delivered to nearly any address. Examples of these medications include:
- Injectables
- Compounds (drugs that contain more than one ingredient)
- Drugs requiring special handling or refrigeration (not deliverable to APO/FPO addresses)
How much will I pay for prescriptions?
Generally, you will receive up to a 90-day supply of medications for the same price as what you would normally pay for a 30-day supply at a TRICARE retail network pharmacy. Active duty beneficiaries have no copayment. The copayment for all other beneficiaries is based on the formulary tier, which is determined by the type of medication you and your doctor choose.
- $3 - Tier 1: Generic
- $9 - Tier 2: Formulary brand name
- $22 - Tier 3: Non-formulary brand name or generic
How can I register?
Register online. Go to the
Express Scripts Web site, click on the “TMOP Program” link, then select “Activate Your Online Account.” Select a user name and password, and then be sure to enter each eligible family member separately. Once registered, you’ll have online access to your account, which allows you to request refills, view your order status, print forms and more.
Register by phone. Call 1-866-363-8667 and request a registration form.
Register by mail. Using Adobe® Reader®, download a PDF of the registration form by logging on to the
Express Scripts Web site. If you do not have Adobe Reader, you can download the program from the Express Scripts, Inc. Web site or contact Express Scripts, Inc. at 1-866-363-8667 to request a registration form.
Please mail your registration, prescriptions and payment to:
Express Scripts, Inc.
P.O. Box 52150
Phoenix, AZ 85072-9954
Remember to include your written prescription along with the appropriate copayment when mailing your registration. Once registered, you can request refills online, by phone or by mail.
If you’re ready to stop waiting in line for your everyday prescriptions and want to start saving money, register for the TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy today!
