Three reasons to consider trying a home delivery pharmacy
Here are three reasons to consider getting your prescription drugs from a home delivery pharmacy, especially if you’re taking medications long-term for chronic conditions:
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Convenience: No more driving to the pharmacy. Home delivery pharmacies can make it much easier to get your drugs if you live in an area with limited access to retail pharmacies.
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Savings: You may be able to get your drugs for less, and you’ll definitely save on gas. You may be able to get up to 90- or 100-day supplies of many drugs, which can also help you save.
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Better health: You can avoid missed doses, with automatic refills sent to your home.
You can find in-network home delivery pharmacies, as well as estimate and compare drug prices, when you sign in at regence.com. Our preferred home delivery pharmacy for Regence Medicare Advantage members is Amazon Pharmacy, which means using Amazon Pharmacy can save you money. Express Scripts is the preferred pharmacy for many of our other plans.
Answers to common questions about home delivery pharmacies
If you have doubts about using a home delivery pharmacy, here are responses to some common questions and concerns:
Won’t it take too long to get my drugs?
Most home delivery pharmacies can quickly ship your drugs, often delivering within two days. You can also set up your refills to be mailed automatically before you run out, which means you’re more likely to get your medications on time than if you had to pick them up from a retail pharmacy.
Aren’t home delivery pharmacies expensive?
No. Many home delivery pharmacies offer competitive pricing and discounts. Using a home delivery pharmacy that’s in-network or preferred for your health plan will help you save. The preferred home delivery pharmacy for Regence Medicare Advantage members is Amazon Pharmacy and Express Scripts is the preferred pharmacy for many of our other plans. You can estimate and compare drug prices using the price comparison tool when you sign in at regence.com.
How do I send my prescriptions to a home delivery pharmacy?
The process can vary by pharmacy, so you should check with your pharmacy for their process, but it’s usually an easy process. Most home delivery pharmacies require you create an account first, then you can ask your doctor to send your prescription to the pharmacy. You may also be able to sign in to your account and request the pharmacy get your prescription from your doctor.
Will the drugs delivered to my home be stolen?
Most pharmacies are careful not to use any markings on their packaging that indicate it’s from a pharmacy, so your drugs are at no greater risk of being stolen than any other package that arrives on your doorstep. If a shipment does go missing, most pharmacies will quickly send a replacement.
My drugs need to be climate-controlled — won’t they be ruined in transit?
Home delivery pharmacies use packaging designed to keep medications at the correct temperature while in transit and while waiting at your front door. This packaging has been tested extensively and has a good track record of maintaining a safe temperature. If you’re expecting extreme weather, you can contact the pharmacy to plan how to make sure your drugs arrive safely.
What if I’m not home to sign for the delivery?
Most packages from home delivery pharmacies don’t require a signature. A package might require a signature if it contains a controlled substance or extremely costly drugs. In cases where you do need to sign for the package, you could arrange to have it delivered to wherever you’ll be — like your place of work.
What if I can’t get packages at my address?
You can talk to the pharmacy about shipping options. Many home delivery pharmacies, such as Amazon Pharmacy, don’t ship to P.O. boxes or APO/FPO/DPO addresses (used for military and diplomatic mailings). But they can ship to any physical address in the United States you request — whether it’s your house, a family member or friend’s house, your place of work or your doctor’s office. You can contact the pharmacy to change your delivery address at any time, even if it’s just for one specific package while you’re on vacation.
Can I talk to a pharmacist about my prescriptions like I can at a retail pharmacy?
Yes. Most home delivery pharmacies have pharmacists available to answer your questions. Many have pharmacists available 24 hours a day.
Aren’t shipping costs expensive?
No. Most home delivery pharmacies offer free or very inexpensive shipping.
We’re here to help
If you’d like to learn more about home delivery pharmacies and if they might be right for you, call the number on your member ID card and press 1 to talk about your prescription drug benefits. You can find in-network home delivery pharmacies, as well as estimate and compare drug prices, when you sign in at regence.com.
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