Pharmacy

GPW Health Center sends your prescription(s) electronically directly to your mail order and/or local pharmacy to help you with your prescription request in an efficient and timely manner.

Due to the volume of prescription requests, we have the following guidelines:

1. It is your responsibility to make an appointment to get a refill.
1. Refills should be done at the time of your visit with your healthcare provider. This allows you to update us of any changes in your medication and tell us of any new or ongoing symptoms, if any.
2. Chronic care medication like for Diabetes, Hypertension, Thyroid disorders, Cholesterol etc. requires an office visit with your healthcare provider at least every 3 months.
3. If you have any questions regarding medications, please discuss these with your healthcare provider during your office appointment.
4. It is important to keep your scheduled appointment to receive refills timely. Repeated no shows or cancellations will result in a denial of refills.

2. Patient must provide the following information when requesting medications in person and/or via phone:
1. Name
2. Date of birth
3. Medication name and dose (example: Metformin, 500mg)
4. Pharmacy name, location and phone number
5. Daytime phone number (in case we need to contact you)

3. Refill request processing timelines:
1. Within 72 hours of receipt of the request. Refill request(s) received on Thursdays will be processed the beginning of the following week and will be completed by end of day Tuesday.
2. Mail order pharmacy refills requests require fourteen days (14) notification prior to due date.
3. Some medications require prior authorization by insurance companies can take a week or longer. You will need to check with your pharmacy or insurance company for updates.
4. Any patient requesting new prescriptions or antibiotics MUST make an appointment with their healthcare provider.

We do not refill medication prescribed by other healthcare providers or specialist.

We do not provide refills for controlled medications. All such requests will be documented in the patient’s chart. Our providers participate in the Virginia prescription monitoring program.

Nova Scripts Central, Inc

Low Cost Medications through NOVA Scripts Central

Through our partnership with NOVA Scripts Central, our patients can benefit from low cost chronic illness medications. By working together, GPW Health Center and NOVA Scripts Central give access to medication and allow patients to receive education that is integral to their health, well-being and quality of life. The formulary includes thousands of medications and most of the medications have a 90 day supply available for just $5. Patients interested in the program can meet with our eligibility screeners at any of our 3 locations. For additional information please contact us at 703-680-7950 and ask to speak to our NOVA Scripts Central eligibility screeners.