Are brand-name medications included for free with the Rx delivery?
No, brand-name medications are not included for free with DrHouse’s on-demand prescription delivery. Only a select list of approved generic medications may be available at $0 when delivered.
Quick Answer:
- Brand-name medications are not included for free
- Only select generic medications may qualify for $0 delivery
- Brand-name drugs are not eligible for $0 delivery
- If brand-name drugs are prescribed, they are sent to a pharmacy for pickup
- Standard pharmacy pricing and insurance may apply
What Medications Are Available
On-demand delivery is limited to:
- Approved generic medications only
- Common treatments for everyday, non-emergency conditions
- Medications in the predefined delivery list in the DrHouse app
These eligible medications may be free only when delivered.
What Happens with Brand-Name Medications
If a physician prescribes a brand-name medication:
- It will not qualify for on-demand delivery
- The prescription is sent to your selected pharmacy
- You’ll pick it up and pay based on:
- Your insurance coverage, or
- Standard out-of-pocket pricing
What to Know
- Generic-only: Free delivery may only apply to select generics
- No substitution guarantee: A generic alternative may not always be prescribed
- Location and eligibility apply: Delivery must be available in your area
- Prescription required: All medications depend on physician evaluation
- Care not affected: Your care is not affected by the choice to get generic medications delivered at no cost. Not available to Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, CHAMPVA, or other federal or state health care program beneficiaries, where applicable.
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