Compare 470 pharmacists in Tulsa, OK. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
470
Pharmacists
100%
Accepting patients
35%
Most common: PHARMD
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Tulsa's healthcare runs on a two-system engine: Saint Francis Health System on the south side and Ascension St. John on the north, with Hillcrest filling the middle. The city's osteopathic medical school at OSU gives Tulsa an unusual strength in primary care training, and that pipeline keeps the region better staffed than much of rural Oklahoma.
Tulsa has 470 pharmacists. The most common credential is PHARMD (35%). 100% are currently accepting new patients. Practitioners see patients in neighborhoods including Cherry Street, Brookside, Blue Dome District, and Kendall-Whittier.
Saint Francis Hospital anchors the south Tulsa medical corridor along Yale Avenue, while Ascension St. John Medical Center serves the north side from its Utica Avenue campus. Hillcrest Medical Center sits near downtown, connecting midtown and the inner neighborhoods. Most specialty practices cluster within a few miles of these three hospitals. Tulsa's grid layout makes navigation straightforward, and drive times across the metro rarely exceed 25 minutes.
Nearby hospitals include Saint Francis Health System, Hillcrest Medical Center, and Ascension St. John Medical Center. Local training programs run through Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences and University of Oklahoma-Tulsa. Saint Francis Health System is the largest hospital in Oklahoma by bed count and a major employer in the Tulsa metro.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma is the largest commercial carrier. SoonerCare covers a significant share of the population following Medicaid expansion. CommunityCare, a Tulsa-based health plan affiliated with Saint Francis, is popular for employer groups. UnitedHealthcare and Aetna round out the employer-sponsored market.
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
Tulsa, OK has 470 licensed pharmacists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of pharmacists in Tulsa, OK are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
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 Tulsa, OK 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.
Tulsa is well-served compared to the rest of Oklahoma, but some specialties, particularly endocrinology and rheumatology, have limited availability. Saint Francis, Ascension St. John, and Hillcrest each run their own physician networks, so check which system your insurance favors.
Some pharmacists in Tulsa, OK accept SoonerCare, 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 SoonerCare 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 470 pharmacists in Tulsa, OK, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Pharmacists in the area may have trained at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, and Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Graduates of local programs often stay in the area to practice.
SoonerCare is Oklahoma's Medicaid program, expanded in 2021 to cover adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level. Most Tulsa hospitals and a large portion of primary care and specialty providers accept it. You can apply through the Oklahoma Health Care Authority website.
Yes. Tulsa has a well-developed behavioral health network, including 12 & 12, DVIS, and the Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health. Many accept SoonerCare and offer outpatient and residential programs.
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.