Does Kroger accept TRICARE?
Yes — Kroger pharmacies are in the TRICARE retail network.
Yes. TRICARE states that Kroger pharmacies are part of its retail network, so you pay network copayments there — $16 for a generic and $48 for a brand-name drug for up to a 30-day supply in 2026.
TRICARE names Harris Teeter, Fred Meyer, Smith’s, Fry’s and King Soopers among the Kroger-owned brands included. Kroger left the network on January 1, 2023 and rejoined effective February 5, 2025.
“Yes. This includes Harris Teeter, Fred Meyer, Smith’s, Fry’s, King Sooper, and other Kroger-owned pharmacy brands.”
— tricare.mil, stamped February 5, 2025. Checked August 1, 2026.
What TRICARE prescriptions cost in 2026
| Where you fill it | Generic | Brand-name | Non-formulary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military pharmacy (up to a 90-day supply) | $0 | $0 | Generally not stocked |
| TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery (up to a 90-day supply) | $14 | $44 | $85 |
| Retail network pharmacy (up to a 30-day supply) | $16 | $48 | $85 |
| Non-network pharmacy in the U.S. | Varies by plan and deductible | Varies | Varies |
Source: tricare.mil pharmacy costs, verified August 1, 2026. TRICARE states these apply to calendar years 2026 and 2027.
Cheaper places to fill the same prescription
- A military pharmacy — $0. Covered drugs cost nothing, up to a 90-day supply. Most military hospitals and clinics have one. Find the closest.
- TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery — $14 generic. Best for anything you take every month: a 90-day supply for less than a 30-day retail fill.
- Any retail network pharmacy — $16 generic. More than 41,000 locations. Use the Express Scripts locator.
Other chains people ask about
- Does CVS take TRICARE? Yes
- Does Walgreens take TRICARE? Yes
- Does Walmart take TRICARE? No
- Does Sam's Club take TRICARE? No
- Does Target take TRICARE? Yes
- Does Publix take TRICARE? Not confirmed by TRICARE
- Does Costco take TRICARE? Not confirmed by TRICARE
- Does Safeway take TRICARE? Not confirmed by TRICARE
- Does Rite Aid take TRICARE? Not confirmed by TRICARE
Checked against tricare.mil on August 1, 2026. Retail pharmacy networks change on contract cycles, so we re-verify these pages rather than letting them sit. If you find this out of date at the counter, tell us below and we'll re-check it.