ST. LOUIS, Sept. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Express
Scripts is providing the following information to assist residents
impacted by Hurricane Irma in Florida, Georgia and Puerto
Rico who have prescription coverage through Express
Scripts.
WHO: All people who have a pharmacy benefit
administered by Express Scripts who have been affected by Hurricane
Irma in Puerto Rico, or are being
evacuated in advance of Hurricane Irma's projected landfall in
Florida and Georgia.
WHAT: Emergency medication refills are available to
those who do not have access to necessary prescription medications
due to storm damage, or do not have an adequate supply in advance
of an evacuation. Express Scripts members can visit their
local pharmacy to obtain an emergency supply.
Members of an Express Scripts pharmacy plan who need immediate
assistance from a pharmacist can call Express Scripts at the phone
number printed on their prescription drug card or
1-800-496-4165. Beneficiaries of the TRICARE® Pharmacy
Program should call 1-877-363-1303.
All residents preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Irma are
encouraged to follow these emergency preparedness tips:
- Keep a copy of your medication list, and your prescription drug
benefit card, with you in a waterproof bag. Express Scripts members
can print their medication history at www.express-scripts.com, or
access it via our mobile app.
- If you have to evacuate, take your medication with you. Keep
medications in original containers with original labels, and place
in a waterproof bag or container. If your medication requires
refrigeration or electronic equipment, make a plan for temporary
storage (such as a cooler with ice packs) and administration.
- Additional tips and information on emergency preparedness for
prescription medications can be found at
http://lab.express-scripts.com
Contact:
Jennifer Luddy
Express Scripts
201-269-6402
Jennifer_luddy@express-scripts.com
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