Florida · 90-day supply
Getting a 90-day supply of your medication in Florida
For medicines you've taken at the same dose for months, a three-month supply is usually simpler, and in Florida it's also a storm buffer.
Why it helps in Florida
- A built-in buffer if a hurricane closes pharmacies
- Fewer trips in summer heat
- Seasonal residents can cover a whole stay in Florida or back home
- Many plans and cash pharmacies charge less per pill for 90 days
When the physician may prescribe less
- The medicine was recently started or the dose changed
- Labs or readings are overdue
- The medicine needs closer monitoring
- Your insurance only covers 30 days at a time
Insurance and mail order
Some plans require 90-day fills through mail order or a preferred pharmacy. If you use mail order, update your shipping address before you travel to or within Florida, and allow time for delivery, especially near storms.
Common questions
Can you write my prescription for 90 days?
Yes, when it's clinically appropriate for a stable medicine. Tell us in your intake that you'd like a 90-day supply.
Is a 90-day supply cheaper?
Often, but not always. Compare your plan's copay or the pharmacy's cash price for 30 and 90 days.
My insurance only covers 30 days. What can I do?
Ask your plan whether a 90-day fill is allowed at a mail-order or preferred pharmacy. If it isn't, the prescription can include refills so you can fill monthly.