Tricare Adjusts Pharmacy Copays for 2026, Impacting Military Families
Tricare has implemented new pharmacy copay adjustments for 2026, affecting military families who fill prescriptions at retail network pharmacies such as CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart. The changes, effective January 1, are part of a schedule set by the fiscal 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. The copays for a 30-day supply at retail pharmacies are now $16 for generic drugs, $48 for brand-name drugs, and $85 for non-formulary drugs. In contrast, home delivery through Express Scripts offers a 90-day supply at lower costs: $14 for generic, $44 for brand-name, and $85 for non-formulary medications. Active-duty service members continue to pay $0 at network retail pharmacies and through home delivery, while other beneficiaries face increased costs. 
