Filling Prescriptions on the Road
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TRICARE recommends that you have all your prescriptions filled before you travel, but there are several options for filling prescriptions on the road.
TRICARE Network Pharmacy
You can have prescriptions filled at any TRICARE network pharmacy in the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, 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 at any MTF pharmacy 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 or Common Access 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 mail. 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 can have prescriptions filled at a non-network pharmacy. If you have prescriptions filled at a non-network pharmacy you will be using the POS option. You may be required to pay for prescriptions up front and file a claim with ESI for reimbursement. See the Claims section for details about filing a pharmacy claim.
Filling Prescriptions Overseas
Your pharmacy coverage is limited overseas. TRICARE recommends that you have all your prescriptions filled before you travel overseas.
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TRICARE network pharmacies are only located in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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You must have an APO or FPO address to use the mail-order pharmacy overseas.
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The prescription must be from a U.S.-licensed provider.
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Be prepared to pay up front and file a claim for reimbursement for non-MTF and non-network pharmacy services when traveling overseas.
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