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Overview

The information provided in the "Pharmacy Benefits" section is provided by Argus Health Systems, Inc., a third-party pharmacy administrator.

Click one of the links below to see tips and suggestions for each function available in the "Pharmacy Benefits" section:


	Pharmacy Search Find a pharmacy and get driving directions from your location.
	Claims Search View your pharmacy claims.
	Drug Information Find information about over-the-counter and prescription drugs and how different medications interact.
	Condition Information See which drugs are available to treat a medical condition.
	Drug Pricing Calculate the approximate cost of a drug.

	Pharmacy Search — Quick Tips:
	To find a specific pharmacy, click the first radio button to search pharmacies by name and/or location. If you are having trouble finding a pharmacy in your city, try different variations of the city name (example: North Little Rock, N Little Rock OR West Memphis, W Memphis) or leave the "city" field blank and enter a zip code. If you are not sure about the spelling of the pharmacy name, you can enter part of the name (example: Enter "Wal" instead of "Walgreen"), and your results will include all pharmacies that begin with those letters. The less information you enter, the more pharmacies will be listed in your search results. When you are searching for a pharmacy by proximity, the results are listed in order from closest to farthest from your location. Depending on the type of search you are performing, you will see either a "car" icon or "Map/Driving Directions" link, which allows you to get driving directions from your location to the pharmacy.
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	Claims Search — Quick Tips:
	If you want to view all of your claims on record, it is not necessary to select a date range. The system defaults to the earliest "from" date and the current date for the "to" date. The "Claims Search" function allows you to view: A summary of your total claims and total cost for a specific timeframe Details of each claim A claims report which lists the date of service, pharmacy and cost information The "Claim Detail" page displays the following information for each prescription: Fill Date Rx Number Prescription Description Quantity Days Supply Cost Information Prescribing Physician Pharmacy The "Claims Report" function recaps the dates of service, pharmacy and amount you paid for claims in a specific timeframe.
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	Drug Information — Quick Tips:
	The "Drug Search" function allows you to search for information about an over-the-counter or prescription drug. When searching for a drug, you can enter the full or partial name of the drug. However, you must enter at least the first three letters of the drug name. Click on the drug name in the search results to learn more about the drug, such as: Generic name Common brand names Uses Instructions on how to use Side effects Precautions Overdose symptoms and recommended action Notes Storage Be sure to check the box if you want to add a drug to your drug cabinet. If you need to add another drug to your cabinet, enter the new drug name and click "Search" again. To learn about any interactions between drugs, add them to your drug cabinet and click "Interactions." When removing drugs from your drug cabinet, be sure to uncheck the drugs you want to keep before clicking "Remove Selected."
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	Condition Information — Quick Tips:
	The "Condition Search" function allows you to search for medications that are used to treat a medical condition (example: diabetes, heart disease, eczema). It is recommended that you enter either part of the condition name or the entire condition name to narrow your search results. To expand your search results if the condition contains more than one word, enter only a keyword (example: cholesterol vs. high cholesterol). Click on the condition name in the search results to see a list of drugs used to treat the condition. Click on the drug name in the search results to learn more about the drug used to treat the medical condition you entered. Some or all of the following information may be available about the selected drug: Generic name Common brand names Uses Instructions on how to use Side effects Precautions Overdose symptoms and recommended action Notes Storage
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	Drug Pricing — Quick Tips:
	The "Drug Pricing" function allows you to find out if a drug is covered by your health plan, and what it will cost you. You must click "Find Drug" to search and select the drug you would like to price by clicking on the drug name in the search results. You must click "Find Pharmacy" to select the pharmacy you would use to purchase your over-the-counter or prescription drug. If you are having trouble finding a pharmacy in your city, try different variations of the city name (example: North Little Rock, N Little Rock OR West Memphis, W Memphis) or leave the "city" field blank and enter a zip code.The less information you enter, the more pharmacies will be listed in your search results. If you are not sure about the spelling of the pharmacy name, you can enter part of the name (example: Enter "Wal" instead of "Walgreen"), and your results will include all pharmacies that begin with those letters. To narrow your pharmacy search, enter less information. To expand your pharmacy search, enter more information. When you are searching for a pharmacy by proximity, the results are listed in order from closest to farthest from your location. When you return to the "Drug Pricing" function at a later time, the last pharmacy you selected will be displayed. To change the pharmacy, click "Find Pharmacy." You must enter both a quantity and the number of days supply the doctor prescribed.
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