Prescription drug benefits
Get the medications you need at the best possible price. Our pharmacy resources include tools and services that can save you time and money. Whether you prefer picking up your medications in person or having them delivered to your home, we have you covered.
Our retail pharmacy network
Check out our network of over 64,000 retail pharmacies across the nation. This includes grocery, discount, and drug stores.
Covered drugs
Choosing medications on your plan's list of covered prescription drugs (also known as a formulary) can help keep your out-of-pocket costs down.
Price check your Rx
Want to save money on your current prescriptions? Check costs, shop around for lower prices, and see your options with our price checking tools
Home delivery pharmacy
Skip the pharmacy line. Get extended-day supplies of your routine prescription drugs delivered to your door. Set it and forget it with automatic refills.
ACA drug coverage
Learn more about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) preventive drug coverage and which drugs are covered at no cost to you.
Pharmacy care centers
If you’re taking multiple prescription medications, providers at our care centers can answer questions and review your medication plan. This benefit is available for our members on individual and employer plans. It’s also available to Medicare members.
Prior authorization
You may need to get prior authorization before your plan will cover certain drugs.
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H2819_24_623A_C Accepted 09302024
Page last updated: 10/01/2024
You may create your Amazon profile now; however, any prescription home delivery cost-share information shown in your member portal or Amazon Pharmacy account will not reflect Blue Shield’s contracted pricing until January 1, 2025.
Amazon Pharmacy is independent of Blue Shield of California and is contracted by Blue Shield to provide home delivery of prescription medications to Blue Shield members. Members are responsible for their share of cost as stated in their benefit plan details. Information about specific prescription drug benefits and drug benefit exclusions can be found in the member's plan documents. Members may call the Customer Service number on their Blue Shield member ID card if they have questions about their Blue Shield prescription drug coverage.
This information is not a complete description of benefits.
1 Specialty medications and opioids are limited to a 30-day supply.
The Formulary, pharmacy network, and/or provider network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary.
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