This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
For the past year, Walgreens and Express Scripts have been under negotiations for a new contract for Walgreens to continue as part of Express Scripts pharmacy provider network. Those negotiations were unsuccessful, and the contract expired on Dec. 31. As a result, Walgreens is no longer part of Express Scripts’ pharmacy provider network as of Jan. 1, 2012. This includes all Walgreens pharmacies nationwide and Duane Reade pharmacies in the New York City area.
What does that mean for Walgreens prescription users?
Only patients with certain prescription insurance plans managed by Express Scripts are impacted. If you have coverage through Tricare, the military provider, you will most likely be impacted. It is best to check with your local Walgreens pharmacist to find out for sure if you’re impacted.
If I am impacted, what do I need to do?
To continuing having Walgreens fill your prescriptions, you may benefit from the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club. And to help minimize disruption to Walgreens customers, an individual can join during a special January promotion for only $5, or $10 for a family membership, and receive savings on more than 8,000 brand name and all generic medications. More than 400 generics are available with a three-month supply for less than $1 a week. Regular annual membership is $20 for an individual and $35 for a family.
