Specialty Drugs

Specialty drugs:

• Are usually self-administered, high-cost, injectable, or oral drugs
• Can require clinical training to administer
• Treat chronic conditions (for example, cancer, multiple scleroses, rheumatoid arthritis, hepatitis C)
• May need special storage and handling
• Aren’t available from many retail pharmacies

If you have a prescription for a specialty drug on the specialty drug list, you must get it filled through:

• An in-network retail pharmacy. This includes Accredo, a specialty pharmacy serving TRICARE patients with complex and chronic health conditions.
• TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery, including specialty pharmacy services provided by Accredo.
• A military pharmacy. You can check with your local military pharmacy to see if they stock your drug and if so, how to switch.

Download the Specialty Drug list

Some specialty drugs may be limited by the manufacturer to certain retail pharmacies. See the TRICARE Formulary Search Tool for more information.

Home Delivery for Specialty Drugs

Accredo provides specialty pharmacy services if you fill eligible specialty drug prescriptions through TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery. Accredo gives you access to the following:

• Get expert advice from specially trained pharmacists and nurses available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Receive condition-specific support from clinicians.
• Schedule delivery of your specialty drugs to your home or office on a day that works for you at no additional cost.
• Manage your specialty medications and set refill reminders.

To learn more, visit the Accredo Specialty Drugs page.