Does Publix accept TRICARE?
TRICARE doesn't publish an answer for Publix.
TRICARE does not publish any statement about Publix pharmacies. It maintains network answers for only a few large chains, and Publix is not among them. Check the specific store in the Express Scripts pharmacy locator, which queries the live network.
Why we won't just tell you yes or no. Plenty of sites will. But TRICARE's retail network is a contract administered by Express Scripts, and chains have both left and rejoined it — Kroger dropped out in January 2023 and came back in February 2025. Without an official source we'd be guessing, and a guess here costs you the difference between a $16 copay and a non-network bill. Look the store up instead: it takes under a minute.
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 Kroger take TRICARE? Yes
- Does Walmart take TRICARE? No
- Does Sam's Club take TRICARE? No
- Does Target take TRICARE? Yes
- 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 If you find this out of date at the counter, tell us below and we'll re-check it.