Non-Covered Drugs

Prescription drugs and other products not covered by TRICARE include:

• Excluded drugs listed in the non-covered category
• Drugs used to treat a non-covered condition (i.e. prescription medications for treatment of presbyopia)
• Drugs prescribed for cosmetic purposes
• Homeopathic and herbal preparations
• Fluoride preparations
• Multivitamins (prenatal vitamins with a prescription are covered)
• Over-the-counter (OTC) products, except for:
  • Insulin and diabetic supplies
  • OTC drugs covered by the OTC Drug Demonstration
  • Smoking cessation products covered by the Smoking Cessation benefit

You can get prescriptions filled for excluded drugs, but you have to pay the full cost of the drug. The amount you pay for the excluded drug won’t apply to your catastrophic cap. Check the TRICARE Formulary for information about your drug.

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