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modernhomeowner t1_itpg31e wrote

You really should double check that they need to use CVS. I don't know of any Caremark or Aetna plan that requires you to use CVS pharmacies, even though CVS is in the name.

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joelav t1_itqh5l9 wrote

Mine does. Caremark prescriptions through Anthem insurance. I can use other pharmacies but the cost is much higher for brand name drugs. My daughter's inhaler is 3x the price at Walgreens than it is at CVS for me.

Cheap generic stuff is the same price anywhere

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northursalia t1_itr0064 wrote

CVS owns Aetna - you can have any prescription filled anywhere, but if you are on a maint medication, as determined by at least 3 months of continued refill, you are required to buy from CVS mailorder. You can continue to fill elsewhere, they will just not pay for any portion of your medication if you do.

Happy to be rid of Aetna.

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joeltb t1_itq2022 wrote

I have CVS caremark ins for prescriptions and I fill them at Walmart.

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