Compare 471 pharmacists in Colorado Springs, CO. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
471
Pharmacists
100%
Accepting patients
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Most common: PHARMD
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Colorado Springs healthcare revolves around two realities: a large military community centered on Fort Carson and Peterson Space Force Base, and a fast-growing civilian population that has outpaced the city's medical infrastructure. UCHealth and CommonSpirit are expanding, but primary care wait times remain longer than in Denver.
Colorado Springs has 471 pharmacists. The most common credential is PHARMD (36%). 100% are currently accepting new patients. Practitioners see patients in neighborhoods including Old Colorado City, Downtown Colorado Springs, Broadmoor, and Manitou Springs (nearby).
Medical offices cluster along North Academy Boulevard and the I-25 corridor through the center of the city. UCHealth Memorial Central sits downtown, while Penrose-St. Francis is on the south side near the Broadmoor. Military families can access Evans Army Community Hospital on Fort Carson, but many also use off-base TRICARE providers along Academy.
Nearby hospitals include UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central, Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, and Evans Army Community Hospital (Fort Carson). Local training programs run through University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and Colorado College. Colorado Springs' large military population from Fort Carson and Peterson Space Force Base drives demand for veterans' and active-duty healthcare.
TRICARE coverage is more common here than in nearly any other Colorado city due to the Fort Carson and Peterson bases. On the civilian side, Anthem and Cigna have the widest provider networks. Kaiser Permanente has a smaller footprint here than in Denver. Health First Colorado (Medicaid) enrollment is moderate, with access through Peak Vista Community Health Centers.
A conversation with a pharmacist can happen at the pharmacy counter or in a private consultation area. For a medication review, the pharmacist will go through all your prescriptions and over-the-counter products to check for interactions, duplications, and appropriate dosing. Vaccine appointments take 15 to 20 minutes including a brief health screening and observation period after the shot. Some pharmacists provide chronic disease management services (diabetes education, blood pressure monitoring) under collaborative practice agreements with your doctor.
Talk to your pharmacist when starting a new medication (ask about side effects, food interactions, and timing), when you take multiple medications and want a medication review, when you need a vaccine (flu, COVID, shingles, pneumonia), when you have questions about over-the-counter products, when you need emergency contraception, when you are having trouble affording your medications (pharmacists know about discount programs and generic alternatives), or when you have a minor health concern that a pharmacist can help triage (cough, allergies, minor infections in some states).
Pharmacist consultation: free · Vaccination: $0 copay (most insured) · Medication review (MTM): covered by Medicare Part D · Generic medication: $4-20/month · Compounded medication: $20-200+/month
Colorado Springs, CO has 471 licensed pharmacists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of pharmacists in Colorado Springs, CO are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
TRICARE is a significant part of the local insurance mix due to the military presence. For civilians, Connect for Health Colorado marketplace plans are available from Anthem and Cigna. Kaiser Permanente has a limited network in the Springs. Health First Colorado covers Medicaid-eligible residents.
A pharmacist consultation is free. Vaccinations are $0 copay for most insured patients. MTM is covered by Medicare Part D. Generic medications cost $4 to $20 per month. Compounded medications cost $20 to $200+ per month. Actual costs in Colorado Springs, CO depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Ask your pharmacist about generic alternatives, manufacturer coupons, and patient assistance programs. GoodRx and similar discount cards can reduce self-pay medication costs by 50% or more. Using one pharmacy for all medications ensures safety through interaction screening.
Colorado Springs is served primarily by UCHealth (Memorial Hospital system) and CommonSpirit (Penrose-St. Francis). The city has fewer specialists per capita than Denver, so referrals for complex cases often route to the Anschutz Medical Campus about 70 miles north. Military families have Evans Army Community Hospital on Fort Carson as an additional option.
Some pharmacists in Colorado Springs, CO accept Health First Colorado, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers prescription medications and pharmacist-administered vaccines. MTM services are increasingly covered by state Medicaid programs. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Health First Colorado participation before scheduling.
You see a pharmacist each time you fill a prescription. Medication therapy management (MTM) reviews happen annually for qualifying Medicare patients. Vaccinations are walk-in. Chronic disease management visits (where available) are typically monthly. With 471 pharmacists in Colorado Springs, CO, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Yes. TRICARE covers care at many off-base providers throughout the city, particularly along Academy Boulevard and Powers Boulevard. You will need a referral from your PCM for most specialist visits under TRICARE Prime. TRICARE Select offers more flexibility to self-refer.
El Paso County has been growing faster than its primary care supply. New patient waitlists at some practices run several weeks. UCHealth and Optum urgent cares can bridge the gap while you establish a primary care relationship.
Top accepted carriers in Colorado Springs, CO include qhp-68781, unitedhealthcare, qhp-68445, and qhp-11512.
Pharmacy services like medication dispensing are covered under your prescription drug benefit (separate from medical insurance). Vaccine administration by pharmacists is covered under most medical plans and Medicare Part D or Part B. Medication therapy management (MTM) services are covered by Medicare Part D for qualifying patients (multiple chronic conditions, multiple medications, high drug costs). Pharmacist consultations at the counter are free. For pharmacist-provided chronic disease management, check your plan for coverage of clinical pharmacist services.