Blue Shield Lower-Cost Rx Options for Members
Carrier Updates
Thursday, August 14 2025
The Blue Shield app has released a push notification feature directing members to real-time drug prices and lower-cost prescription options. The feature is available to all members with the Blue Shield app downloaded and push notifications turned on.
How it works
Members receive a push notification during or shortly after a doctor’s visit. As the doctor enters prescriptions into the system, members receive the notification indicating a new prescription is available. After tapping on the notification and logging in, the member’s pharmacy dashboard appears displaying:
• Generics, brand equivalents, and other prescription alternatives.
• Price comparisons across pharmacies.
• Possible discounts for bulk prescription orders. If members miss the notification they can still view this information by clicking the banner on their pharmacy benefits page on the mobile app or Blue Shield website.
For More Information or Help Quoting Blue Shield, Please Contact Your Dickerson Sales Representative.
How it works
Members receive a push notification during or shortly after a doctor’s visit. As the doctor enters prescriptions into the system, members receive the notification indicating a new prescription is available. After tapping on the notification and logging in, the member’s pharmacy dashboard appears displaying:
• Generics, brand equivalents, and other prescription alternatives.
• Price comparisons across pharmacies.
• Possible discounts for bulk prescription orders. If members miss the notification they can still view this information by clicking the banner on their pharmacy benefits page on the mobile app or Blue Shield website.
For More Information or Help Quoting Blue Shield, Please Contact Your Dickerson Sales Representative.