Specialty pharmacies fill prescriptions for medications that usually require close monitoring and may require special handling, including refrigeration.

Offering convenience and support

You can have your specialty medications delivered to your door. Guidance on how to safely take your medication is included. 

If you have injectable medication, necessary supplies are included at no extra charge (for example, needles, syringes, swabs, and disposable containers).

 

Retail pharmacy exceptions

Members enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plan, Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, and some Commercial plans may have prior authorized, specialty medications filled at any in-network retail pharmacy. Check your Evidence of Coverage (EOC) or Certificate of Insurance (COI) for your specific benefit information or call Customer Service at the number on your BlueShield member ID card.

 

How to use a specialty pharmacy

Start by getting a prior authorization for your specialty medications. Then ask your physician to call or fax your prescription to one of these network specialty pharmacies:

CVS Specialty®

Filling this list of specialty drugs

Phone: (800) 237-2767

Fax: (800) 323-2445

Go to CVS Specialty

Lumicera Health Services

Filling generic abiraterone 250 mg, dimethyl fumarate non-starter pack, capecitabine, dalfampridine

Phone: (855) 847-3553

Fax: (855) 847-3558

Go to Lumicera Health Services

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