Understanding Costs

Start saving time and money on prescriptions

Nov 1, 2018 | 3 min

Getting the prescriptions you need shouldn’t be a hassle. Whether you refill the same medicine regularly or you need to get a prescription for a short-term illness, Premera has options to make it easier for you.

Get a 90-day supply at home

You can also have your 90-day prescriptions mailed to your door using Express Scripts. Save yourself the trouble of visiting a pharmacy and sign up for this option. Simply sign in to your Premera account and go to Pharmacy Services. Go to your Express Scripts dashboard from there and request mail-order delivery. Just make sure to have a 2-week supply to cover you until it processes and delivers.

Get a prescription with a phone call or video chat

Most Premera customers can visit a doctor virtually when too sick to leave home. Not only will you be able to see a doctor 24/7, you can even get a prescription. This saves you a trip to the doctor so you only need to go to your local pharmacy to pick up your medication. Make sure to sign up for Teladoc before you need to use it. It only takes a few minutes. Just make sure to have your Premera card handy.

Not only are these options convenient, they can also save you money. Getting a 90-day supply of your prescription will cost you less out-of-pocket than if you get 30-day supplies at a retail pharmacy. Teladoc has lower copays than urgent care clinics and emergency departments.

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