EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Summer is a great time to take advantage of the TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy program. During this peak travel season for Alaska, trip preparation is a must, don't take any chances.
You may find yourself away from your local pharmacy when it comes to refill requirements on routine maintenance medications. This stressful environment is easily eliminated through the use of TMOP.
TMOP is designed to supply larger quantities of medications that you take on a regular basis. A short-term prescription, like an immediate-need pain drug or an antibiotic, should be filled through the retail pharmacy or at an MTF. If you're taking multiple medications on a regular basis, TMOP fits your needs well by tracking medications, prescription strength, dosage, and potential interactions. This service comes as a minimal cost to the TMOP customer.
There are multiple savings to consider, such as waiting in line at a retail pharmacy, gas and travel expense and travel time you may incur due to the location of your local MTF/Network Pharmacy.
If you choose to utilize TMOP you can receive up to a 90-day supply of medications for the same cost as a 30-day supply at a retail pharmacy.
Over a short time these savings will add up. TMOP uses a three-tier system to determine the cost share for the specific drug provided.
The Tier system works as follows: Tier 1, generic $3; Tier 2, formulary brand name $9; and Tier 3, non-formulary brand name or generic $22 dollars.
If a generic equivalent exists, medical necessity and prior authorization are required for Tier 2 and Tier 3. Access is as easy as logging into you PC.
TMOP is designed to be used from the privacy of your home and you can order refills by mail, phone, fax, or on-line. Even filling your first prescription can be done by mail.
There's no shipping or handling fees for regular mail and you are now able to request express shipping for an additional charge. This includes any U.S. postal address, APO/FPO address, or temporary address.
Also, you can use online services to check your order's status, print forms, and much more by visiting Visit Express-Scripts. This service is appealing to many beneficiaries, and may also be to you, depending on your situation.
You can register on-line at https://member.express-scripts.com or mail in a new prescription; have your provider fax it directly to Express Scripts Inc. You can also call ESI at 1-866-363-8667 and have a registration form mailed to you. You may also visit the 354th Medical Group TRICARE Office to obtain an enrollment form, or call SSgt Gough or A1C Homick at 377-5155 for further information.