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Use Your Plan: Troubleshoot Problems Filling Your Prescription

When you're told there's a problem filling your prescription, ask why. There are several common explanations and a number of actions you can take to attempt to fix the problem.

Click here for a printable
page you can take to your
pharmacist and discuss.
Click here to learn about
your options if your
medicine is not covered.

Problem 1

 The information the pharmacy has about your insurance doesn't match what is on your pharmacy benefit ID card.

Problem 2

It's too soon to refill the prescription.

Problem 3

The medicine was flagged because it may react badly with another medication you're taking or because of another medical condition you have.

Problem 4

Prior authorization is required.

Problem 5

Your health plan does not pay for the medicine you were prescribed.