Formulary drugs are chosen because of their quality, efficacy and safety. A drug that is not on the formulary has no clinical advantage over a formulary drug that is. If your benefit includes a prescription drug rider and the accompanying mail-order benefit, you may receive maintenance medications through the mail. You will be charged two copayments for each 90-day supply. Members covered under a prescription drug rider have no separate pharmacy deductible to meet.
Members merely have a copayment for each prescription.
If your benefit includes a prescription drug rider and the accompanying mail-order benefit, submission of a new prescription is the best way to begin your mail order benefit. An early refill will ensure that you have an adequate supply of medication while you are out of town. Two vacation supplies are allowed per plan year. I just got a prescription, which I must start taking right away. Prescriptions needed immediately should be obtained locally.