Pharmacy FAQ

1. Who can have prescriptions filled at Campus Health Pharmacy?

Any patient eligible for services at Campus Health Services may use Campus Health Pharmacy.

2. Do you accept insurance cards?

Yes. Present your current prescription benefits insurance card to the pharmacy when you have your prescription filled.

3. Do you fill prescriptions written by my hometown provider?

Yes, if the medication is on the Campus Health Formulary.

4. What is a Formulary?

A formulary is a continually updated selection of drugs that reflects the current clinical judgment of the CHS professional staff. CHS Pharmacy only fills prescriptions that are written for drugs that are on the Campus Health Formulary.

5. Can I transfer a prescription to your pharmacy?

Yes, any prescription can be transferred providing the medication is on our Formulary. Tell us the name and telephone number of the pharmacy. We will call and transfer your remaining refills to our pharmacy.

6. How can I get a copy of my prescription records?

We do not release any information regarding your pharmacy records without your permission. You may fax or mail a Release of Health Information Authorization form to the pharmacy to authorize release of your pharmacy records.

7. Do you take back unused drugs?

Due to health regulations, monetary credit cannot be given for unused medications. However, you can bring your unused or expired medications to Campus Health Pharmacy for environmentally-friendly disposal. Go Green for details.

8. How do I pay for my prescription?

We accept cash, Visa and MasterCard, check or the UNC One Card, or you can transfer your charges to your Student Account (tuition bill) at the University Cashier.

9. Do you sell pseudoephedrine products?

Yes. Come to the OTC pharmacy to indicate the product you wish to purchase.

10. Do you sell emergency contraception (eg. Plan B One-Step ™)?

Yes. Come to CHS Pharmacy and fill out the purple pad to indicate the product you wish to purchase. Learn more about emergency contraception options.