FAQs for UIC Students
1. I am a UIC student. Where can I get my prescriptions filled on the main Chicago campus?
- East/South Campus: University Village Pharmacy (UVP) at 722 W. Maxwell St., 2nd Floor. In the same building as the UI Health Family Medicine Center, the UIC students' on-campus Primary Care medical office.
- West Campus: Specialty Care Building (SCB) Pharmacy at 1009 S. Wood St., 1st Floor
3. Who can get prescriptions filled at these locations?
- UIC students, UI Health patients and UIC employees.
2. When are the pharmacies open?
- UVP: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
- SCB Pharmacy: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm and Saturday 9 am – 1 pm
4. How do I get a prescription filled at one of the student Pharmacy locations?
- New Prescriptions: Your prescriber should electronically send the prescription to our pharmacies (preferred) or you can physically bring the paper prescription to the pharmacy.
- We accept new prescriptions from prescribers outside the UI Health system if you are a UIC student.
- We can transfer prescriptions from another pharmacy. Some controlled substance limitations may apply. Please call us.
- Transferring a prescription FROM an outside TO UVP or SCB:
- Call UVP (312.355.2345) or SCB pharmacy (312.996.6540) and ask us to transfer the prescription from the outside pharmacy.
- Transferring a prescription FROM a UIC pharmacy TO an outside pharmacy:
- Instruct the outside pharmacy to call the UIC Pharmacy directly.
5. How much will my prescription cost?
- Medication costs and co-pays will vary depending on the prescription and your insurance coverage.
- Provide your UIN or I-card, and your prescription insurance card to the pharmacy staff.
6. What types of prescription insurance plans are accepted at UVP and SCB pharmacy?
- CampusCare: Using our in-network pharmacies (UVP and SCB) with CampusCare helps with your out-of-pocket expenses. Please visit CampusCare Benefits for more information.
- We accept most commercial insurance plans and Illinois Medicaid. Please call us or stop by to confirm coverage.
7. I see a UIC Health Service Fee charged with my tuition, what pharmacy benefits are covered?
- All UIC Students pay a Health Services Fee which covers a limited set of medications provided only UVP and SCB Pharmacy at no additional cost to the student. $0 copay.
- Drug list includes: Birth control, emergency contraception and other medications for acute illnesses. View the Student Health Fee Drug Formulary for a complete list. Quantity limits may apply.
8. Is birth control & emergency contraception available at the UVP and SCB pharmacy locations?
- Please refer to the Student Health Fee Drug Formulary for a list of options available under the UIC Health Service Fee. There is no cost to you at our pharmacies.
9. If am unable able to come to one of the pharmacies, how can I access emergency contraception when I am off-campus?
- Emergency contraception is available at all retail pharmacies because a prescription is not required, it is Over-The-Counter (OTC).
- Emergency contraception can be found under a variety of names: Plan B One Step, Take Action, My Way, Option 2, Preventeza, AfterPill, My Choice, Aftera, EContra, and others.
- To help decrease the cost of emergency contraception, ask the retail pharmacist for options or coupons. If you have a prescription, your insurance may cover it 100%.
10. Do you offer UIC student discounts?
- Yes, we offer a 10% discount on over-the-counter items in the pharmacy. We carry a wide selection of items, including saline solution, toothpaste, cough and cold items, pain relievers, first aid items, and more.
11. Can I pick up my prescription while I wait or the same day?
- Yes. If we have the medication in stock, we will fill your prescription while you wait.
12. Can I get flu shots and other immunizations at the pharmacy?
- Yes. Under CampusCare, the flu shot and the pertussis vaccine cost is 100% covered.
- Ask us for more details regarding other immunizations, sometimes it is best if you make an appointment with Family Medicine Center to receive your immunizations.
