Health Services

Pharmacy

Our Pharmacy processes new, renewal, and refill prescriptions. A maximum of a 90-day supply can be dispensed for maintenance medications at any given time. Controlled substances are dispensed at a maximum of a 30-day supply (with few exceptions).

We are located in Building 1434, just inside of the Main Clinic Entrance and are open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
We're closed on weekends, holidays, and designated training holidays.

We transitioned to MHS-GENESIS March 25. Please expect an increase in wait times and change in hours. We appreciate your patience.

Services Offered

TRICARE Retail/Mail Order Pharmacy (Express-Scripts)
1-877-363-1303

Formulary

The Pharmacy stocks only those items that are on the approved drug formulary list providing for in-house medical support. Diabetic supplies are included in the formulary list. Medications dispensed are limited to those items contained on the formulary.

Search the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center formulary.
Search the Express Script/TRICARE formulary.

A maximum of a 90-day supply will be dispensed for maintenance medications at any given time.

New Prescription Service

New prescriptions can be sent directly by providers to DoD FT Detrick Pharmacy as a secure electronic prescription anytime from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. National Capital Region Market pharmacies will no longer accept routine hardcopy or paper prescriptions after 1 Jan 2023.

Refill Service

Fort Detrick has a mandatory prescription refill call-in service. Any prescription originating at other Military Treatment Facilities within the region may also be called in to the Fort Detrick Pharmacy using the 1-800-377-1723 number,.

Refill prescriptions will be ready for pickup after 2 duty days. Please refill your medication at least 7 days before you are out.

ID Requirements

When picking up prescriptions for yourself, you must have your Military ID card with you. When picking up prescriptions for family members over the age of 10 years old or friends, you must bring that person's ID card with you (or a front and back copy or picture of the ID on your smart phone).

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible?
The Pharmacy Service is available to eligible beneficiaries of all ages. The Pharmacy serves all eligible active duty and retired military personnel and their family members, excluding John Hopkins Uniformed Services Family Health Plan. Patients enrolled in the Johns Hopkins plan are not eligible for the prescription medication benefit at Barquist Army Health Clinic or any other military treatment facility.
How do I get a refill?
Call the automated refill line at 1-800-377-1723. Ensure you have your prescription numbers readily available.
Can I transfer my prescription from another facility to Barquist?
Yes, eligible patients that have formulary prescription medication originally filled at another military or civilian pharmacy may have that prescription transferred to Barquist Pharmacy. Transferred prescriptions will be ready for pick-up in 3 duty days.
What is the process for picking up a prescription?
Patients will be asked to obtain a number from the Q-Flow ticketing system. The system places the patient in a queue and directs them to a servicing window for prescription processing. Priority service is rendered to active duty service members in uniform.
Can I go to a TRICARE Mail Order/Retail Network Pharmacy?
If you are a TRICARE Prime enrollee in Region 1, or are 65 years of age or older, you can get a civilian prescription filled at one of the participating retail network pharmacies for a modest co-pay. For more information on this program, please visit www.tricare.osd.mil .
Can my family member pick up my prescription for me?
Yes. Persons wishing to pick up medications for family members over the age of 10 must have the patient’s ID card or MEDDAC Form 757 (Authorization to Release Prescription Medications to Third Parties) available at medical records. The release form is required in order to protect the patient confidentiality (whether the patient is the sponsor, spouse or child). The signed form is valid until the expiration date of the patients ID card. Patients must be 18 years of age or older to pick up controlled substance prescriptions.

Contact Us

Phone

301-619-2275

Hours

Monday–Friday
8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Location

1434 Porter St
Frederick, MD 21702

Links

TRICARE Formulary Search
TRICARE Pharmacy Information
TRICARE Retail/Mail Order Pharmacy

Don't forget to keep your family's information up-to-date in DEERS.