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The U.S. House of Representatives has adopted legislation which, among other things, ensures TRICARE beneficiaries are able to use the pharmacy of their choice.

Currently, the Pilot Program from Prescription Drug Acquisition Costs for TRICARE benefits is able to be used by TRICARE beneficiaries for prescription drugs filled at retail pharmacies. Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Ga-01) sponsored an amendment to the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to ensure small pharmacies are included in the program. 

"As a community pharmacist for more than thirty years, I viewed my customers as family and believed they should be able to use any pharmacy they wished," Carter said. "TRICARE beneficiaries should be no different and, for some in rural areas, there is limited access to pharmacy services. Our service members, veterans, and their families deserve the best possible treatment and this includes access to the pharmacy of their choice, whether large or small." 

The NDAA is the primary way Congress meets its most important constitutional obligations to "provide for the common defense." The legislation sets defense policy for the year and offers a $610.5 billion defense spending blueprint. The legislation increases troop pay and benefits, supports missions to defeat ISIS, and restores the readiness of our military.