Does Sam's Club accept TRICARE?
No — Sam's Club pharmacies are not in the TRICARE retail network.
No. TRICARE states that Sam's Club pharmacies are not part of its retail network. You can still fill a prescription there, but you'll pay non-network copayments, which cost significantly more.
Covered by the same TRICARE answer as Walmart, which owns Sam’s Club.
“No, this includes Sam’s Club. If you fill your prescriptions at any of these pharmacies, you’ll pay non-network copayments.”
— tricare.mil, stamped February 5, 2025. Checked August 1, 2026.
What filling there actually costs you
Non-network doesn't mean TRICARE pays nothing — it means you pay more, and often pay up front and file a claim yourself. Exactly how much more depends on your plan and whether you've met your deductible. If you're filling something you take every month, the gap adds up fast, and switching to home delivery or a network pharmacy is usually worth the one-time hassle.
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 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.