Prescriptions cost??

If we get VA scripts, it cost nothing, but traveling is a hassle to catch up with us ...

If we go with TFL and and use Express/Scripts is that a cost, do we have a co-pay and mailing costs??

I'm guessing this is what TFL uses, am I right - but the VA has been sending late and then it gets caught sometimes when I want to move somewhere and the mail ain't here?? Or, sometimes VA is just late and we run out ...

Any thoughts about how y'all do it ???

Can't answer about VA, but we use Express Scripts via Tricare Standard.

$3 a month per name brand prescription, or $1 a month for generic brand prescriptions. No mailing fees. However, changing mailing addresses frequently can be a hassle. We just have them mailed to our TX address and forwarded to where ever we happen to be. We also have them automatically sent refills to us. Our prescriptions are for 3 month quantities, so we get a refill every 3 months.

Is your Texas address 'escapees' ...

and if so, does that work well for you?

Yes and yes.

We're BIG fans of the Escapees RV Club for various reasons. Their mail service has been wonderful and flexible.

I guess when you do all the work for this WEB site you can get cheaper meds. We use express script with TFL with the following cost found here.

www.tricare.mil/mybenefit/home/Prescriptions/Costs

They will also send to campgrounds where you are going. Make sure you notify the campground to hold for you.

edphylkelly wrote:

I guess when you do all the work for this WEB site you can get cheaper meds. We use express script with TFL with the following cost found here.

www.tricare.mil/mybenefit/home/Prescriptions/Costs

They will also send to campgrounds where you are going. Make sure you notify the campground to hold for you.

While it's completely possible I'm getting my pricing confused, but I see the same thing I said (in different terms) in the website link you provided:

TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery

* $3 for generic formulary medications
* $9 for brand-name formulary medications
* $22 for non-formulary medications
* May receive up to a 90-day supply of most medications

$3 for a generic medication for a 90-day supply equals $1 month. $9 for a brand-name medication for a 90-day supply equals $3 a month. I'm pretty sure this is how it's working for me, as all of our prescriptions are 90-day supplies and I recently got a $3 bill. But again, it is possible I'm wrong.