Network Pharmacy
Medicare Glossary
A pharmacy that has a contract with your Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan to fill prescriptions at negotiated prices. Using a network pharmacy typically results in lower out-of-pocket costs than using an out-of-network pharmacy.
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