Anthem has announced that Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI) and Walgreens have reached an agreement for Walgreens to participate in Anthems retail pharmacy network and members will be able to use their pharmacy benefit at Walgreens stores beginning September 15, 2012. This will impact members in commercial, Medicare and Medicaid.
Also, Walgreens-owned pharmacies including BioScrip, Duane Reade, and Happy Harry's will be part of the pharmacy network. Express Scripts members can log in to www.express-scripts.com to search in network pharmacies and starting September 15th, this will include Walgreens pharmacies.
Anthem is currently working with Express Scripts to ensure there are no problems for members who may want to transfer prescriptions to Walgreens. Usually, members an take their medicine bottle to the new drug store. However, some state regulations as well as certain medications will require members to contact their doctor to have them call the new store with prescription details. To make sure there is no delay in receiving medications, you may want to contact your local Walgreens prior to needing your prescription filled to clarify the best way for the prescription to be transferred.
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