JUNE 21, 2013
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MEDICINE FROM PAGE 14 Patients using military pharmacies not only save the government money, but they also add to their personal savings. “When filling at a military pharmacy, patients receive 90-day prescriptions with no co-pay, and when using a mail-order pharmacy, co-pays for the same prescription range from $0 to $43,” said Zentz “When TRICARE is used on the same prescriptions at retail pharmacies, copays range from $15 to $132. With the national average of 12 prescriptions per person, this could save a patient up to $1,584 every 90 days.” Currently, the 633rd Medical Group satellite pharmacy accepts hard-copy prescriptions from outside physicians and is capable of filling refills on any prescription originally filled on base. The satellite pharmacy is located adjacent to the commissary and is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Paper prescriptions are dropped off at a kiosk located just inside the commissary, while prescription pick up for filled paper prescriptions and refills is situated next door to the commissary. The pharmacy offers the most medication options in the Tidewater area, allowing TRICARE patients in the surrounding area to fill maintenance and outpatient medications at no cost. The formulary at Langley not only includes prescription medications, but also includes a limited number of over-the-counter medications available with a prescription. Medications available on the 633rd MDG formulary can be found by visiting http://www.jble.af.mil/633d medicalgrouphealthcare/pharmacy.asp, or by calling the outpatient pharmacy at (757) 764-7799. Another cost-effective option for Service members is the TRICARE Home Delivery service, said Zentz. The service is available when a pharmacy does not have a medication, or when members do not have access to a military pharmacy. The delivery system is cost-effective for patients when filling generic medications, which are filled and delivered at no cost. Also, patients may receive 90-day supplies of medications, while retail-pharmacy delivery systems often only offer the option of 30-day supplies. To enroll in TRICARE Home Delivery patients must simply visit the website at http://www.TRICARE.mil/ pharmacy. To see the DoD Formulary and compare the cost of medications, use the formulary search tool at the DoD Pharmacoeconomic Center website at http://pec. ha.osd.mil Medical costs are continuously on the rise. With increased costs, TRICARE members see a growing value in using military benefits. To maximize those benefits, speak with civilian physicians about receiving paper prescriptions to bring to a military pharmacy, or visit the TRICARE website for assistance with enrollment in the home delivery system.
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