What are preferred pharmacies?
Who is this for?
If you want to save money on prescriptions, go to a preferred pharmacy. We'll explain what that is and how you can find one.
When you have Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage with us, we give you ways to lower your costs. One way you may be able to save is by using a preferred pharmacy instead of a standard pharmacy.
What's the difference between preferred and standard?
A preferred pharmacy offers a lower copay for covered drugs than a standard pharmacy.
Take a look at what you can save with this example, based on our 2023 BCN AdvantageSM HMO-POS Classic plan.
| Standard pharmacy | Preferred pharmacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 preferred generic drugs | 31-day supply: $5 90-day supply: $15 |
31-day supply: $0 90-day supply: $0 |
| Tier 2 generic drugs | 31-day supply: $12 90-day supply: $36 |
31-day supply: $7 90-day supply: $0 |
| Tier 3 preferred brand drugs | 31-day supply: $43 90-day supply: $129 |
31-day supply: $38 90-day supply: $114 90-day preferred mail order supply: $105 |
| Tier 4 non-preferred drugs | 31-day supply: 45% 90-day supply: 45% |
31-day supply: 45% 90-day supply: 45% |
| Tier 5 specialty drugs | 31-day supply: 33% 90-day supply: N/A |
31-day supply: 33% 90-day supply: N/A |
How do I find a preferred pharmacy?
To find out which pharmacies near you are preferred, you can:
- Use the Find a Pharmacy tool. Preferred pharmacies will be labeled as preferred after the contact information is shown.
- Ask your pharmacist.
- Call the Customer Service number on the back of your Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ID card and we'll help.
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