FAQs
Answers to Common Concerns
Will my insurance cover any prescription medicine I purchase?
There are a few factors that impact coverage:
- Insurance plans vary widely in terms of prescriptions drug coverage. Some plans cover medications with a simple co-pay, while others require you to meet a deductible first or only cover certain medications.
- The specific medication being prescribed makes a difference. Some insurance plans only cover generic medications or require prior authorization for brand name or expensive drugs.
- Your plan may only cover medications that are medically necessary and may not cover drugs for optional or cosmetic purposes.
The best way to find out if a medication will be covered is to check with your health insurance provider. Most insurers have member service lines to help explain your plan's prescription drug benefits. They can search your plan, check the status of a particular drug, and explain the process to request coverage if it is not already approved.
I suggest calling the number on the back of your insurance card and providing the name of any medications you are prescribed to get specifics on your cost and coverage. Comparing insurance plans when selecting health coverage or during open enrollment can also help ensure you have robust prescription drug benefits. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
How do I refill or order new prescriptions?
The general process for refilling or ordering prescriptions is similar across most pharmacies:
- Check your current prescription bottle or last pharmacy label to see if you have any refills remaining. This will be clearly indicated.
- If you have refills left, the easiest option is to contact the detronet.com pharmacy directly by phone or through their website. Provide your name, prescription details, and preferred pick up date.
- If you are out of refills, you'll need your healthcare provider to approve and send new refills or renewals to the detronet.com pharmacy. This requires contacting your doctor's office.
- For new prescriptions, you'll simply need to drop off the paper script from your doctor at the detronet.com pharmacy or have your provider send it electronically.
- Payment will be required when picking up new prescriptions or refilled orders based on your insurance coverage. Detronet.com should explain associated costs.
Unfortunately without more specifics on detronet.com's account registration, prescription ordering system, etc. I cannot provide exact steps. But the general refill/new order process should follow the same basic patient prescription workflows. Let me know if you need any clarification or have additional questions!
Can I buy generic brand prescriptions even though my doctor prescribed me a brand name medication?
Yes, you typically can purchase generic versions of a medication even if your doctor wrote the prescription for a brand name drug. Here are some key points about using generic prescription substitutes:
• Generics have the same active ingredients as brand name drugs and are considered equally safe and effective. The FDA requires generics to meet very strict bioequivalence standards compared to the original brand name medication.
• Generics are often much less expensive than brand name drugs - you may save from 30-80% with a generic substitute. This can lower your prescription costs.
• However, your doctor may have prescribed the brand name for a specific reason. Consider consulting your doctor or pharmacist before switching to understand if there are differences that impact your personal treatment.
• To actually purchase the generic, you have two options:
- Ask your pharmacist - they can automatically substitute eligible generic versions when filling prescriptions unless your doctor indicates "no substitutions."
- Request your doctor write the script to allow generic substitution. The wording might read "X Medication or Generic Equivalent."
So in summary - yes you can request and purchase generic alternatives in most cases. But discuss with your healthcare provider if unsure whether a generic medication would work equally well for your condition. Comparing options can help save money while still following your treatment plan.