{"id":18109,"date":"2021-01-22T17:28:39","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T22:28:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=18109"},"modified":"2024-09-04T08:35:20","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T12:35:20","slug":"mail-order-pharmacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/mail-order-pharmacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Mail order pharmacy: What you should know about getting Rx by mail"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staying healthy is a priority for most people these days. Sometimes that may mean taking prescription medications that your doctor recommends. Picking up your prescriptions directly from a pharmacy can be challenging with social distancing requirements, illness, or other factors. Mail order pharmacies work through health insurance providers to deliver medications straight to your home. If your insurance provider offers mail order prescriptions, this might be a convenient option for you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a mail order pharmacy? How does it work?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mail order pharmacy works directly with insurance providers to send insured people their medications in the mail. These are alternatives to local pharmacies that make it much easier for people who can\u2019t or don\u2019t want to stop at their local drugstore to get the medications they need. Patients can have their doctor send their prescription directly to the mail order pharmacy, or they can fill out an order form online and attach their prescription.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Convenience: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The convenience of mail order pharmacies is what draws most people to them. It\u2019s easy to order eligible prescriptions and prescription refills online, over the phone, or with a smart phone via a mobile app\u2014and it\u2019s even possible to set up continuous refills for multiple medications.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Cost: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ordering prescriptions through a mail order pharmacy may also be cheaper than ordering them from a local pharmacy. You can sometimes get a 90-day supply of mail order prescriptions, which is often cheaper in the long run.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mail order pharmacies may be the most convenient option that will save you money and trips to the pharmacist, but they do have some downsides.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Delivery delays: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receiving medications in the mail can take longer than picking them up from a local retail pharmacy. It might take anywhere from three to 14 business days to receive your mail order drugs, and mail delivery systems can be unpredictable.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Damaged packages: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s possible for packages that hold special medications like insulin, to break or for medications that need to be refrigerated to not stay cold enough.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who need their prescriptions right away or those with specialty medications should carefully weigh the pros and cons of mail order service.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mail order pharmacies vs. online pharmacies<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting your prescription from a mail order pharmacy is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the same thing as buying your medication online. Mail order pharmacies and online pharmacies both mail prescriptions, but they don\u2019t work in the same way. Mail order pharmacies work directly with your insurance, whereas online pharmacies may or may not take insurance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all online pharmacies are legitimate either. Some websites will offer people big discounts but send them <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/generic-viagra-online\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">counterfeit medications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Online pharmacies can operate from anywhere and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/is-it-safe-to-buy-my-prescription-drugs-in-mexico\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may not be subject to U.S. laws and regulations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Mail order pharmacies operate under strict laws and regulations to ensure the safety and efficacy of their medications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have health insurance, you can still get the prescriptions you need through an online pharmacy. Be sure to look for valid online pharmacies that are accredited under the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nabp.pharmacy\/programs\/accreditations-inspections\/digital-pharmacy\/accredited-digital-pharmacies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VIPPS program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The VIPPS program (Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites) accredits pharmacies that sell and dispense medications online.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhen a pharmacy obtains the VIPPS seal, it allows the consumer to rest assured that the pharmacy is legitimate,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jason-reed-pharmd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jason Reed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Pharm.D., a pharmacist at Atrium Medical Center in Ohio. \u201cMany scam internet pharmacies were deceiving people in the late 1990s, which led to the need for VIPPS. People didn&#8217;t know who they could trust and, in some cases, were receiving counterfeit medications.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can check to see whether an online pharmacy is VIPPS-accredited in the United States by visiting the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nabp.pharmacy\/programs\/accreditations-inspections\/digital-pharmacy\/accredited-digital-pharmacies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Association of Boards of Pharmacy\u2019s website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which prescriptions can\u2019t be mailed?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mail order pharmacies can mail prescription and non-prescription drugs, but there may be special requirements for mailing certain types of medications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controlled substances, for example, have special mailing requirements because of the Controlled Substances Act (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/controlled-substances-act\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), which regulates the manufacturing, importation, and distribution of Schedule I, II, III, IV, and V drugs. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mail order pharmacies can mail controlled substances as long as they\u2019re labeled per federal and state regulations. \u201cThese controlled substance scripts will have additional tracking and signature requirements upon delivery,\u201d Dr. Reed says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAdditionally, specialty medications can also be mailed,&#8221; he explains. &#8220;All of the largest specialty pharmacies in the U.S. today mail scripts to their patients. These medications may have temperature-sensitive or other shipping constraints that also make it a requirement that someone is at home when the delivery occurs. They are normally very expensive so the delivery is often planned out with the patient ahead of the specialty pharmacy shipping the medication.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does insurance cover mail order prescriptions?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mail order pharmacies work with each health insurance company\u2019s pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) to cover mail order prescriptions. A healthcare professional will send their patient\u2019s prescription to a mail order pharmacy, which then runs the prescription through insurance and then mails out the right medication.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find information on which mail order pharmacies you can use with your health insurance plan by calling the member services number of your insurance provider. You can also check the websites of insurance providers that offer mail order prescriptions for more information. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re uninsured, you won\u2019t be able to use mail order pharmacies. You can use a VIPPS certified online pharmacy, retail pharmacy delivery services, or SingleCare\u2019s new free home delivery to mail your prescriptions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I use SingleCare for mail order prescriptions?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SingleCare offers prescription savings through a number of mail order companies. Contact your mail order pharmacy and present them with the information on your SingleCare coupon card to find out if they offer a discount on your prescriptions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do I mail my prescriptions?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to sign up for a mail order pharmacy program:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Through your insurance:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact your health insurance provider to see what mail order pharmacy they partner with. Your insurer\u2019s phone number is on the back of your member ID card.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask your doctor to send your prescription directly to the mail order pharmacy. Or fill out an order form on the pharmacy\u2019s website and attach your prescription.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your prescriptions delivered safely and conveniently to your doorstep. They\u2019ll usually come as a 90-day supply.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions about pharmacy delivery, we\u2019re here to help. Feel free to call us our pharmacy delivery hotline at 800-222-2818 or find us on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SingleCare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Staying healthy is a priority for most people these days. Sometimes that may mean taking prescription medications that your doctor recommends. Picking up your prescriptions directly from a pharmacy can be challenging with social distancing requirements, illness, or other factors. Mail order pharmacies work through health insurance providers to deliver medications straight to your home. 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