Our pharmacy network
Pharmacy networks for commercial plans
Blue Shield of California commercial plans have two pharmacy network types: Rx Ultra and Rx Spectrum. Both networks provide you with access to over 68,000 convenient retail pharmacies nationwide including grocery, discount, and drug stores.
Rx Ultra Network
Rx Ultra network is the pharmacy network type for Individual and Family Plans, Covered California plans, most Small Business plans, and most Large Group plans. This network allows you to visit any participating network pharmacy. You will be responsible for the copay or coinsurance listed in your benefits. If your plan has a deductible, that could impact what you pay.
For Small Business and most Large Group plans, you can obtain up to a 90-day supply of maintenance medications from any participating network pharmacy (Rx90 Retail). You will be responsible for the copay or coinsurance listed in your benefits. If your plan has a deductible, that could impact what you pay.
Rx Spectrum Network
Rx Spectrum is the pharmacy network type for Small Business Trio HMO plans, and Small Business Tandem PPO plans, and select Large Group plans with the Rx Spectrum rider. This network offers cost savings when you fill a prescription at one of these preferred pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, Costco, Safeway, and Vons. You can still use non-preferred network pharmacies, but you could pay a higher cost share for your prescriptions.
For Small Business and most Large Group plans, you can obtain up to a 90-day supply of maintenance medications from any participating network pharmacy (Rx90 Retail). You will be responsible for the copay or coinsurance listed in your benefits. If your plan has a deductible, that could impact what you pay.
Mail service for prescriptions
Receive up to a 90-day supply of medications by mail, often for less.
Specialty pharmacies
Specialty pharmacies fill prescriptions used to treat certain complex or chronic conditions that usually require close monitoring and special handling.
Medicare pharmacy network
Find a pharmacy in our Blue Shield of California Medicare network.
Prescription drug benefits
Get the medications you need at the best price. Our pharmacy coverage includes tools and services that can save you time and money. Whether you prefer picking up your medications in person or having them delivered, we have you covered.
