Birth Control Pills
If you have a new prescription from an outside provider we can fill it in our pharmacy.
If you originally filled your prescription at another pharmacy, we can transfer any remaining refills. Call us for assistance.
If you need a new or refill prescription written, we will need to receive records of your most recent PAP Smear test results and GYN exam (or you can have a GYN exam done at Health Services), but this will not delay you getting your refills. We don't want you to run out. Call 863-3953 for an appointment.

Psychological Medicines
Antidepressants: Health Services does not prescribe them, but we can fill a prescription from an outside provider in our pharmacy. If you are in need of refills and ongoing management of depression or anxiety, you can call Psychological Services at 863-3476 for assistance with your care.

ADD Medicines: Health Services providers will need copies of your AHDH evaluation and testing and the prescription recommended by your doctor and then we can refill your medicine. Call for an appointment.

Health Services carries a wide array of prescription medications. What we do not carry can often be ordered. If requested, late pick ups at Nursing Services can be arranged if it is more convenient.

We have a selection of over-the-counter products such as pain relievers, antacids, antidiarrheals, antibacterial ointment, lotion, toothbrushes, toothpaste, spermicide and lubricants. Click here for a complete listing of over the counter products carried.

Our prescription and over-the-counter medications are usually priced at or below the cost at outside pharmacies.

Pharmacy services are the financial responsibility of the patient. You can pay for your purchase by cash, check, credit or debit card, or you can use your Brown ID to charge it to your University Bursar's account; all charges show up on the Bursar account bill as "Health Service Pharmacy charge" without detailing the purchase.

Please check your insurance policy before coming to Brown and bring your insurance card (or a copy) so that you are aware of the extent of your coverage.

Currently, the pharmacy accepts any insurance that is processed through Express Scripts, PCS, Aetna, Caremark, Medco Health (formerly Paid Prescription), Anthem and Wellpoint.
We are also able to process all RI Blue Cross Coast to Coast plans. We can submit your claim to these companies and bill the copayment (if applicable) to you.

If you have another insurance plan, you will need to pay the full cost of the prescription at the time of purchase, and we can provide you with a receipt that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Your health insurance plan may cover prescriptions.

If your Brown prescription allows you to get more of the medication, you can call ahead, ask for a refill, and pick it up later in the day. Some prescriptions are written as "one time only" and cannot be refilled; in this case you must make an appointment with a provider to ask about getting more.

If you have any questions about medications you are taking, over-the-counter medications, drug interactions, refills, prices, etc., you may call the pharmacy at 863-7882, or contact Paul_Bergeron@Brown.edu.

Brown University Health Services
13 Brown Street Providence, RI 02912-1928