CU Health Plan Medication Management
The CU Health Plan Medication Management department operates the UCH retail pharmacies and the UCH Mail Order Prescription Service. We also administer prior authorizations for the CU Health Plan "Exclusive" members' specialty medications.
It is important to effectively manage and utilize the pharmaceutical component of benefits in order to provide the highest level of service and lowest prices for all clients including employees and their families.
How to fill a prescription
At a pharmacy.
- UCH Pharmacies - See below for locations and hours
- Retail (King Soopers, Rite Aid, Walgreens, etc.)
Through Mail Order. UCH Mail Order is the exclusive provider of mail order services for CU Health Plan members.
Prior Authorization Form for CU Health Plan "Exclusive" Injectable and Specialty Medications
What Sets UCH Pharmacies Apart from Others
- We stock hard-to-find prescriptions and specialty drugs
- UCH pharmacists work closely with physicians and offer consultation services beyond what most pharmacies offer
- Mail order service offered for added convenience
- 100% money-back guarantee on Leader brand over-the-counter products
- Employees get discounted copays (CU Health Plan "Exclusive" members) and a 15% discount on over-the-counter medicines
- 4 convenient locations – and the Atrium Pharmacy is open 7 days a week
- Free blood pressure checks
- Anyone can get their prescriptions filled here – you don't have to be a patient at UCH. You can fill prescriptions for the whole family in one convenient place.
- We are non-profit, so extra earnings are used to provide affordable health insurance to employees and to pay for those who cannot afford their medications.
- Pay yourself - support our health system!
Services for CU Health Plan "Exclusive" Members
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Lower co-pays. 20% - 40% less than other retail pharmacies for both generic and name brand medications. |
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Mail order prescription service. 90-day refills for only a 2 month co-pay.
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You can take advantage of the 90-day refills for the two month co-pay price, and pick up prescriptions right away at any UCH pharmacy. |
Prescription Costs and Terms for CU Health Plan "Exclusive"
Prescriptions filled at a UCH Pharmacy will cost less than at other pharmacies, as shown below.
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UCH-Network Pharmacy Locations and Mail Order Service |
Retail (KingSoopers, Walgreens, etc.) |
| Tier 1 / Generic Medications |
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| 1 30-day supply |
$13.00 |
$15.00 |
| 1 90-day supply |
$26.00 |
N/A |
| Tier 2 / Preferred Brand Name Medications |
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| 1 30-day supply |
$30.00 |
$35.00 |
| 1 90-day supply |
$60.00 |
N/A |
| Tier 3 / Non- Preferred Brand Name Medications |
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| 1 30-day supply |
$50.00 |
$50.00 |
| 1 90-day supply |
$100.00 |
N/A |
| Tier 4 / Non- Preferred Specialty Medications |
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| 1 30-day supply |
$75.00 |
$75.00 |
| 1 90-day supply |
$150.00 |
N/A |
- Filling your prescriptions at a UCH pharmacy allows us to retain savings within the system to use toward keeping future premiums affordable. When you fill your prescriptions at one of the UCH pharmacies, not only do you benefit, but the plan benefits - which helps us all.
Extended-Day Supply for maintenance and long-term prescriptions (90-day supply)
Please note that in order to maximize efficiency and minimize cost, CU Health Plan "Exclusive" members will be required to fill 90-day supplies of maintenance medications after the initial three 30-day supply fills. You will benefit from the advantages of 90-day pricing, which means you get a 3-month supply for the price of 2 one-month co-pays. This could mean a savings of up to $240 per year per prescription. In addition, you may opt to pick up your prescriptions at any of the UCH-Network pharmacy locations.
The initial 90-day period is permitted to allow you and your physician to stabilize the dosage and medication choice. After this 90-day period, you must transfer your prescription to one of the UCH-Network pharmacies or the UCH Mail Order service. Of course, you may also set up your prescription immediately with any UCH pharmacy and take advantage of the "three months for the price of two" pricing right away.
CU Health Plan Pharmacy Newsletters
Want the latest on pharmacy developments? Like to read news about medications or dietary supplements? Or just want to ask a pharmacist a question?
CU Health Plan Medication Management's pharmacy newsletters bring you medication and other health care-related news. Check back monthly to get the latest issue.
UCH Pharmacy Locations and Hours
See our 2013 holiday schedule
Atrium Pharmacy (first floor,
Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion) |
Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion (AOP) Pharmacy |
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12605 E. 16th, Room 1054
Mail Stop A027
Aurora, CO 80045
Open 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Mon - Fri
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat & Sun
Phone: (720) 848-4083
Fax: (720) 848-4084
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1635 Aurora Ct., Room 1012
Mail Stop F702
Aurora, CO 80045
Open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mon - Fri
Phone: (720) 848-1020
Fax: (720) 848-1040 |
| IDGP Pharmacy at UCH (Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, 7th Floor) |
UCH Pharmacy at Lowry |
1635 Aurora Ct., Room 7284
Mail Stop F702
Aurora, CO 80045
Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon - Fri;
closed for lunch 12:30 - 1 p.m.
Phone: (720) 848-4081
Fax: (720) 848-4082 |
8111 E. Lowry Blvd, Ste 110
Mail Stop B01
Denver, CO 80230
Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon - Fri
Phone: (720) 848-9590
Fax: (720) 848-9593 |
| The Apothecary at UMGP** |
UCH Mail Order Prescription Services |
350 Broadway, Suite 50
Boulder, CO 80305
Open 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Mon - Fri
Phone: (303) 499-2879
Fax: (303) 499-5308 |
12605 E. 16th Ave
Mail Stop A014
Aurora, CO 80045
Phone: (720) 848-1432
Fax: (720) 848-1433 |
The Apothecary at Wardenburg
Health Center** |
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(CU Boulder campus)
Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon - Thurs
8 a.m to 5 p.m. Friday
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, during
the Fall/Spring semesters |
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** The Apothecary pharmacies in Boulder are contracted under UCH so that you can obtain the discounted copays. They are not employed or managed by UCH.
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Release of Information Forms
If you need to secure your prescription history to provide to another party, print and fill out a Release of Information form [forma en Español] and submit this form to the pharmacy by mail or fax.
Then, call the pharmacy where you have your prescriptions filled to request a copy of your prescription history.
Have Questions?
Refer to our Frequently Asked Questions to get answers to common questions about pharmacy benefits.
For additional questions, you can use the following resources:
For general questions about pharmacy benefits:
Email: pharmacy@uch.edu
Phone: (720) 848-3377 or 1-800-941-2207 outside the Denver metro area
For questions about the Mail Order Prescription Service: Call (720) 848-1432 or 1-800-941-2207