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Military pharmacies resume regular operations after cyberattack
Military pharmacies no longer have to manually process prescriptions following a February cyberattack that disrupted pharmacy operations around the world.
By Karen Jowers
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Costs, wait times up for military families after pharmacy cyberattack
Tricare beneficiaries asked to shoulder the entire cost of their prescriptions in the wake of a cyberattack have options to save money or be reimbursed.
By Karen Jowers
Are overseas retirees about to lose military postal privileges?
One major concern is how military retirees overseas will get their mail-order medications through Tricare Express Scripts.
By Karen Jowers
Military health care deadlines looming
Dec. 13 is the deadline for Tricare and FEDVIP enrollment and changes.
By Karen Jowers
CVS returns to the military Tricare pharmacy network. Walmart’s out
Walmart officials, who signed an agreement with Express Scripts Sept. 30 to continue in the network, were surprised by the news they're out.
By Karen Jowers
Despite drug shortages, military has mostly been able to find alternative supplies
National supply chain issues are causing more drug shortages, according to reports. But the military appears okay for now.
By Karen Jowers
Pharmacy costs increasing Jan. 1 for active-duty families, retirees and others
After holding the line on cost of meds for 2021, Tricare officials are increasing the cost anywhere from $1 to $8 for 2022.
By Karen Jowers
Some military treatment facilities failed to limit ADHD prescription lengths, audit finds
At least 65 military treatment facilities ignored Defense Health Agency guidance to limit ADHD prescriptions to no more than 90-day supplies.
By Harm Venhuizen
Are military patients delaying the health care they need?
"For patients, the thing that keeps me up at night, is delaying something longer than it needs to be, leading to a poor outcome."
By Karen Jowers
Sailor, this is why you’re suffering a hangover
When all is said and done, you’re the cause of your own hangover pain, and you’re the one who must pay for all the fun of the night before.
By Daryl Davies, Joshua Silva and Terry David Church, University of Southern California
Prescription drug costs, some Tricare fees to rise in 2020
Tricare beneficiaries who fill their prescriptions at a retail store or by mail will see their prescription costs rise on Jan. 1, and enrollment fees for most retirees and their family members on Tricare Prime also will increase next year.
By Patricia Kime
Combat troops at higher risk for opioid, heroin addiction, study says
The National Bureau of Economic Research has released a study finding that combat exposure increases the risk of opioid, heroin addiction.
By Patricia Kime