Updated: 30 March 2026

Pharmacy

We fill new prescriptions and refills at no cost for covered medications for:

• Active Duty Service Members
• Active Duty Family Members
• Retirees

Learn more about eligibility for TRICARE pharmacy benefits.

Filling New Prescriptions

We fill prescriptions from both military and civilian providers.

Ireland Army Health Clinic Pharmacy

Providers from Our Facility

Your provider may submit a prescription directly to the pharmacy during or after your appointment.

• Our staff process new prescriptions as your provider sends them.  You can come to pharmacy to check the status of your prescriptions.
• For off-post provider, you can activate the prescription(s) and wait, or
• You can come back later to pick them up.

Civilian Providers

If you have prescriptions from a TRICARE-authorized civilian provider:

• The provider can submit an electronic prescription to our pharmacy, or
• You can hand-carry a written prescription to our pharmacy. Note: This is the least preferred option.

To submit an electronic prescription:
Ask your provider to select the:

• Pharmacy name: DOD FT KNOX EPHCY
• NCPDP/NPI number: 1834402/1679986863

If you hand-carry a written prescription:
Check in at the kiosk. Follow on-screen prompts to check in.

Activating New Prescriptions

There are multiple ways to activate your prescription.

Option 1: Fastest and Preferred

Scan the QR code below or go to:

Follow the prompts on your mobile device.

Option 2: In Person

Go to the Ireland AHC Pharmacy or Binter Street Pharmacy. Then, you’ll check in at the kiosk.

• Follow on-screen prompts to check in.

• To get text updates, you’ll need to enter your cell phone number.

Requesting Prescription Refills

We have three ways to refill your prescriptions

Option 1: Online

• Log in to the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal and select the Rx Refills tab.

• Select the medication(s) you want to refill.
• Follow the prompts to select where you want to pick it up.
• You’ll be given a date and time when your refill(s) will be ready to pick up.

Note: If you’re not a registered user, you’ll need to sign up first.

Option 2: By Phone

• Call our pharmacy refill line at 502-406-8836. Then, follow the prompts to select where you want to pick up your refills.
• If enrolled in text message alerts, you’ll get a text notification when your refills are ready to pick up.

Option 3: In Person

Take a ticket from the kiosk. Processing time varies based on pharmacy staffing and resources.

Picking Up Your Prescriptions

 You’ll need a valid uniformed services ID card to pick up a prescription. This includes children aged 10 and older. Prescriptions not picked up will be returned to stock after 10 business days. If you can’t pick up your prescription within this timeframe, please contact the pharmacy. If you’re picking up a prescription for another person, please bring that person’s valid uniformed services ID (or photocopy, digital picture).

Ireland Army Health Clinic Pharmacy

To pick up prescriptions, wait in line at window 1.

Binter Street Pharmacy

To pick up prescriptions, wait in line in the area left of the front door.

Drug Take Back Program

Proper disposal of prescription drugs reduces the risk of unintentional poisoning, drug abuse, and environmental harm. 
If you want to dispose of unwanted or unneeded drugs:
• Drop them in the secure bin located in the IRAHC Pharmacy Lobby
• Several exclusions apply. This includes:
• syringes 
• needles 
• liquids greater than 4 ounces 
Also, if a medication appears on the FDA Flush List, it may be disposed by flushing.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my prescription is covered?

All military pharmacies follow the TRICARE Formulary – a list of TRICARE-covered  prescription drugs and supplies. The TRICARE Formulary lists:

• Which drugs are covered.

• Drug information and frequently asked questions.

• Cost details ($0 at a military pharmacy and out-of-pocket costs elsewhere).

• Medical necessity/prior-authorization requirements and link to forms.

  • If a prior-authorization and/or medical necessity is required, your provider must submit the request to TRICARE before your prescription can be filled.

Can my network provider send controlled substances prescriptions electronically?
Yes! By regulations, all prescribers should send controlled substance prescriptions electronically.

Can I refill a prescription if the last fill was not at a military pharmacy? 
Yes! Call our main pharmacy line and ask them to transfer the prescription FROM your current pharmacy. It’s helpful to have the prescription bottle available to give the us the pharmacy name, phone number, prescription number, and medication name and dates.

Can I pick up medications for another person?
Yes! Please bring a valid uniformed services ID (or photocopy, digital pictures) for all patients getting prescriptions. Please note: Children 10 years of age or older must have their own ID card.

What is the difference between a new, refill, and renewal prescription?
A new prescription is one a provider writes for a specific quantity and subsequent refills. It may require extra verification or prior authorization.
A refill is an additional supply of your medication that your doctor authorized as part of your original prescription. This pre-approval allows the pharmacy to dispense more of your medication without requiring a new prescription from your doctor. For example, take one tablet daily, quantity 90 with 4 refills. This means the patient can call the pharmacy every 90 days to have medication for a year without seeing their doctor for a new prescription every 90 days.
A renewal is for a medication you’ve already been prescribed but it has expired or run out of authorized refills.

What if I need a non-formulary or non-stocked medication?
If you’re prescribed a non-formulary medication, there are extra steps for your provider to complete. Non-formulary drugs are non-stocked medications at MTF pharmacies. For these drugs, expect a longer turnaround time for preparation and ordering, or you may have to use an alternative pharmacy option, such as a TRICARE retail network pharmacy or the TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery.

What do I do if my medication is out of stock?

• Ask your provider if they can approve you to switch to an alternative medication.
• You can fill your prescription at a TRICARE network pharmacy or TRICARE Home Delivery. TRICARE copayments apply.
• Be sure to ask for the expected resupply date so you know whether to wait or seek another option

I’m deploying. How can I fill my prescriptions?

Before deploying, MTF pharmacies can provide your initial deployment prescription in a quantity to support your deployment within legal requirements. You can fill prescriptions and get refills through the Deployment Prescription Program once in theatre if the location is not restricted by foreign postal law.