Two Clinic Locations:
LINDNER CLINIC | PHONE (West Campus): 513-556-2564
Medical Records Fax: 513-556-1337
HOLMES CLINIC | PHONE (East Campus): 513-584-4457
Medical Records Fax: 513-584-2222
Two Clinic Locations:
FAQ's Prescription Details
- I have UC Student Health Insurance, how much will my prescriptions cost?
As long as your medication is on formulary, a one month supply of medication will be a $30.00 co-pay for brand-name medication and a $10.00 co-pay for generic medication. Note: You must have zero balance on your school bill to make co-pay payment. For a school balance prior to waiver deadline, you will have to pay full amount for prescriptions and submit a claim form to the insurance company for reimbursement.
- How do I know if my medication is on the formulary?
Call the University Health Services (UHS) pharmacy at 513-556-6091
- What if my medication is not on the formulary or what if the UHS Pharmacy is closed?
If you have UC Student Health Insurance, the UHS pharmacy can order it to be purchased by the entire stock bottle/unit. Student must pay the full price of the medication and submit claim form for reimbursement from the insurance company. Please note that the UHS pharmacy cannot order certain medication, including most schedule II medications. You can fill your prescription at any retail pharmacy. You will pay the full price of the medication and mail your claim form to the insurance company. Once you have reached your $300.00 deductible for the insurance year (for ANY medical reason, not just prescriptions), the insurance will reimburse you 80% of the out-of-pocket cost for the prescriptions. There are multiple pharmacies within walking distance of UC's campus.
- Is there a limit to how many prescriptions I can get filled per year?
Yes, with your UC Student Health Insurance plan you get $1,500 dollars worth of prescription benefits per academic year. This just applies to prescriptions and is totally independent of other medical expenses that you may incur. The academic year starts the first day of fall semester to the day prior to next years fall semester. The amount of prescription dollars used is the total cost of medication minus the co-pay you pay each time. The total cost of the medication is on the receipt you give the cashier, as well as the receipt in your prescription bag. For example: Your prescription total cost is $100.00, you pay a $30.00 co-pay for that medication, you use $70.00 of your $1,500 prescription each time you fill that prescription. If you are on monthly maintenance medication(s) that are costly (i.e. that use up $80.00 or more of your benefit every month), the best time to start planning to maximize your prescription benefit is as soon as possible. Regularly discuss potential cost savings measures with your provider or pharmacist throughout the year.
- I have a prescription (or refills at another pharmacy) from a doctor not with University Health Services (UHS). Can I have it filled at the UHS Pharmacy?
Yes, as long as it is not a contraceptive. (see contraceptive details)
- I have a prescription for a contraceptive from a doctor outside of UHS. How can I arrange for it to be filled at the UHS pharmacy?
Oral Contraceptive Pill Prescriptions (prescribed by non-UHS Providers) Information
- I have a pre-existing condition and have been on the UC Student Health Insurance less than a year. Can I get my prescriptions filled at the UHS pharmacy?
Yes, as long as your medication is on the formulary. Note: The UC Student Health Insurance will not reimburse on medications for pre-existing conditions filled at an outside pharmacy until you have been on the UC Student Health Insurance for at least six months.
- Can I get multiple months of my prescriptions at one time?
Yes, however, the UC Student Health Insurance limits co-payment to once per month per prescription. If you want to purchase additional months of medication usually covered by UC Student Health Insurance, you will have to pay the full amount of the medication and submit a claim form to the insurance company.
- I don't have UC Student Health Insurance; can I get my prescriptions filled at the UHS pharmacy?
Yes, We do accept a limited number of outside insurance cards. Contact your insurance company to see if we are a provider pharmacy on your plan. You must have an insurance prescription card for the UHS pharmacy to process your prescription. Please make sure you have it with you. Also, we can fill your prescription if you do not have insurance. Full payment for medication is expected at time of pick-up.
Note: Even if the UHS pharmacy is not a provider pharmacy on your plan, it may be more convenient to have it filled with the UHS pharmacy providing it is an inexpensive medication.