Kroger Prescription Plans
Prescription drug coverage is included in all ARUP medical plans.
- Kroger Prescription Plans is the provider for pharmacy benefits.
- Pharmacy information can be found on your medical card or in the HealthJoy app.
- Generic medications are less expensive than brand-name medications.
- For the best pricing options, use Kroger pharmacies. For those local to Utah, this includes Smith’s Food and Drug pharmacy locations.
- Postal Prescription Services (PPS) is Kroger’s mail order pharmacy. All other mail order pharmacies are excluded from the plan.
- A discount is provided for 90-day supplies of medications through Kroger’s retail and mail-order options (PPS).
- Kroger Specialty Pharmacy will provide specialty medications. Contact Kroger Specialty Pharmacy for help with the cost of specialty medications.
Kroger/BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy
ARUP Laboratories is partnering with Kroger/BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy, which provides personalized guidance and clinical expertise to help you find the most cost-effective solutions for your specialty medication(s).
- Contact Kroger/BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy at 888-800-7828.
Postal Prescription Services
- Postal Prescription Services (PPS) is Kroger’s mail order pharmacy. All other mail order pharmacies are excluded from the plan.
- New patients should call 800-552-6694 or visit the PPS website to set up their account.
- New prescriptions can be sent electronically by your medical provider to PPS or can be transferred from a local pharmacy.
- Refills can be requested through the PPS website at ppsrx.com. PPS offers a refill reminder program, and refills are typically processed and ready for shipping within 24–48 hours.
- Contact customer service at 800-552-6694.
Tier | Retail and Mail Order Kroger Price | Retail Non-Kroger Price | |
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Preventive Medications | $0 | $0 | |
Tier 1 Generic Medications | |||
0–30 Day Supply | $5 | $5 | |
31–60 Day Supply | $10 | $10 | |
61–90 Day Supply | $10 | $15 | |
Tier 2 Brand-Name Medications | |||
0–30 Day Supply | $45 | $45 | |
31–60 Day Supply | $90 | $90 | |
61–90 Day Supply | $90 | $135 | |
Tier 3 Non-Preferred Medications | |||
0–30 Day Supply | $175 | $175 | |
31–60 Day Supply | $350 | $350 | |
61–90 Day Supply | $350 | $525 | |
Tier 4 Specialty Generic Medications | $125 | $125 | |
Tier 5 Specialty Brand-Name Medications | $250 | $250 | |
Tier 6 Specialty Non-Preferred Medications | $450 | $450 |