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F A Q

Here are some answers to questions frequently asked about filling prescriptions at Gannett:

Can I have my prescription from an outside provider filled at Gannett?
How do I pay for prescriptions I get at Gannett?
What if I have refills on my prescription and need more medication when I'm not on campus?
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Can I have my prescription from an outside provider filled at Gannett?
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Prescriptions from non-Gannett providers can simply be brought to the Gannett Pharmacy, or phoned into the Gannett Pharmacy by your selected provider. If you have your existing medication bottle with you, you may bring it to the Gannett Pharmacy, and the Pharmacist will determine if your doctor can call in a "prescription transfer." The Pharmacist will also answer any questions you have about your medications. Call 607 254-6337  (4-MEDS) to speak with our Pharmacist.
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How do I pay for prescriptions I get at Gannett?
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You can pay directly for your prescriptions in several ways with cash, check, or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, or Discover). During the academic year, students can put the charge on the Bursar bill.

If you want to use your prescription insurance:

  • and are on Cornell's Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), our Pharmacist can bill directly to your plan.
  • and you have insurance through a Plan other than SHIP, please consult with our Pharmacist regarding possible plan participation in the future.

More information about fees and insurance
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What if I have refills on my prescription and need more medication when I'm not on campus?
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Consider taking your prescription label from Gannett to a pharmacy in your area. The pharmacy can then call Gannett and ask us to "transfer the prescription" to them so that they can fill it. (Note: some State laws prevent this.)  Be sure you have the phone number for the Gannett pharmacy available when you make the request. 
Talk to Our Pharmacist

We want the new Gannett Pharmacy to meet your health needs. Please e-mail us, with input about which medications or supplies would you like us to add to the pharmacy inventory. We're grateful for your suggestions.

Pharmacy Insurance Plans

The Gannett Pharmacy is now accepting the following insurance plans:

  • Advance PCS
  • Advance Rx (Healthnet, Empire)
  • Aetna (Student Insurance, Cornell, All Aetna)
  • Caremark
  • Express (Guardian, GHI, NYSGE)
  • FLRX (CNY Blue Cross, Western NY BC)
  • Medco (Cornell employees, Oxford, UHealth, Tufts)
  • MVP
  • NMHCRX
  • TompkinsRx