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I'm in the ExpressScripts Step Therapy program; what if I need a prescription filled immediately?

If you’ve just started taking a prescription drug regularly or if you’re a new plan member, you may be informed at your pharmacy that your drug isn’t covered. If this should happen and you need your medication right away, you can talk with your pharmacist about filling a small supply of your prescription right away. (You may have to pay full price for this quantity of the drug.) Then, to ensure your medication will be covered by your plan, ask your doctor to write you a new prescription for a front-line drug. Remember: only your doctor can change your prescription to a front-line drug.

If you have more questions, you can go to StepTherapyFacts.com to watch informative videos or call the Express Scripts Pharmacy at the number on your ID card. (This FAQ answer provided by ExpressScripts.)

Reviewed 2015-07-14