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Because of lower reimbursement rates, many independently owned pharmacies cannot afford to continue in the Tricare program.

Express Scripts is the exclusive pharmacy benefit manager for Tricare, managing benefits for 9 million uniformed service members and retirees.

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Source	https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2026-06-10/pentagon-audit-express-scripts-prescriptions-21926551.html
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