Pharmacy

The TRICARE Pharmacy Program provides the prescription drugs you need, when you need them, in a safe, easy, and affordable way.

The TRICARE Pharmacy Program is administered by the pharmacy contractor, Express Scripts.

Pharmacy Options

TRICARE has four pharmacy options.

  • Some prescription drugs may not be available at every pharmacy option.
  • Certain restrictions may apply when using home delivery or retail pharmacies overseas.

Military Pharmacies Home Delivery Network Pharmacies

You may be able to get your prescriptions from a non-network pharmacy.

Pharmacy Costs

Your costs are based on your beneficiary category, beneficiary group, the type of drug you need, and the type of pharmacy you use.

  • Go to Pharmacy Costs to learn more and compare costs at different pharmacy options.
  • Check the TRICARE Formulary to learn more about coverage and costs for your medication.

Manage Your Prescriptions

Express Scripts has tools to help you manage your prescriptions.

Important Coverage Update

As of Aug. 31, 2025, the TRICARE pharmacy benefit doesn’t cover weight loss drugs for TRICARE For Life beneficiaries, individuals with direct careIt's care you get at military hospitals and clinics. To learn more visit the Military Hospitals and Clinics page. Some individuals may get direct care only when space is available. coverage, and certain other groups when treatment of obesity is the primary diagnosis. Learn more about weight loss drug coverage.

Last Updated 11/3/2025