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DHA official says TRICARE Pharmacy ensuring essential medication delivery worldwide
July 17, 2026 — The War Department delivers one of the most comprehensive health benefits, through TRICARE, including an exceptional prescription drug benefit program, said David J. Smith, Defense Health Agency deputy director, during a hearing in Washington... MORE

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Make the most of your TRICARE Pharmacy Program benefit: How to use Q-Anywhere at military pharmacies
July 16, 2026 — Have you recently filled a prescription at a military pharmacy? If so, you may know that military pharmacies have different procedures than civilian pharmacies. When a provider issues a new prescription to a military pharmacy, you need to activate the prescription before a pharmacist fills it. Recently, the Defense Health Agency updated its Q-Anywhere feature to make this prescription pickup process easier and more convenient... MORE

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Got TRICARE pharmacy questions? Learn how to get answers
May 12, 2026 — Do you have a question about the TRICARE Pharmacy Program? For example, are you wondering how to find a network pharmacy? Or do you want to know if you have coverage for a prescription? This article explains whom to contact to get answers to your pharmacy questions... MORE

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Find out what your TRICARE pharmacy costs will be in 2024
November 14, 2023 — Do you get prescription drugs through the TRICARE Pharmacy Program? Copayments for most beneficiaries are changing. The new costs will start Jan. 1, 2024... MORE

Four changes coming to TRICARE Pharmacy Program in 2023
December 21, 2022 — As the new year approaches, make sure you’re aware of changes to the TRICARE Pharmacy Program that may affect you. While these changes offer several enhancements, some of the changes may require action on your part. This will ensure you have access to the prescription drugs you and your family members need... MORE

Q&A: Learn About Changes to Specialty Drugs Filled in the TRICARE Pharmacy Network
November 1, 2022 — Starting Jan. 1, 2023, Accredo will be the primary in-network pharmacy to fill specialty drugs in the TRICARE pharmacy network. If you’re currently filling your specialty drugs at a retail network pharmacy, you can move your specialty drugs to Accredo now to avoid disruptions to your medication therapy... MORE

Learn more about TRICARE pharmacy benefit at Oct. 20 webinar
October 11, 2022 — Did you know that if you have coverage under a TRICARE health plan, you have TRICARE pharmacy benefits, too? It’s true. The TRICARE Pharmacy Program is comprehensive. It offers accessible and affordable prescription drugs for you and your family. Wherever you live, TRICARE wants you to know how you can use the pharmacy benefit to best meet your needs... MORE

Continuous glucose monitors now available as a TRICARE pharmacy benefit
June 21, 2022 — If you use a continuous glucose monitor, or CGM, you’re in luck. TRICARE Pharmacy Program now covers two brands of CGMs... MORE

TRICARE Pharmacy Program now covers two brands of continuous glucose monitors