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
Our retail pharmacy network includes national chains plus independent pharmacies and grocery, discount and drug store locations.
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.
Want to save money on your current prescriptions? Check costs, shop around for lower prices, and see your options with our price checking tools
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.
Learn more about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) preventive drug coverage and which drugs are covered at no cost to you.
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.
You may need to get prior authorization before your plan will cover certain drugs.
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Page last updated: 3/22/2025
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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