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A member asked:
Do we need prescription for a flu shot?and why some pharmacist ask for that?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Depends: Medicare or medicaid as well as some hmos may cover the shots as long as you have an rx . Other wise you dont need a rx but will pay out of pocket for it.
Answered 8/25/2013
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