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Pharmacy
SHS’ full-service pharmacy, staffed by
experienced, licensed pharmacists and
technicians, fills prescriptions prescribed
by SHS providers and/or outside providers,
located in-state or out-of-state. They accept
paper, phoned-in, faxed or electronically
sent prescriptions. They also administer
flu vaccines. Pharmacy staff is available
to help answer any questions or concerns
regarding all pharmacy needs. SHS accepts
most pharmacy insurance plans and offers
24/7 refill requests. Over-the-counter
medications are available for purchase, and
a Drug Take-Back Box is available for safe
medication disposal. Visit
to learn more about
the pharmacy.
Health Fee, Insurance and Billing
Full-time students will pay a health fee that
supports services offered by SHS, including
professional services of physicians, nurse
practitioners, nurses and health promotion
professionals and Counseling and
Psychological Services (individual, couples
and group sessions; workshops; online
treatment programs; case management;
and crisis intervention) at no additional
cost. Payment of the health fee also supports the after-hours nurse line; health and wellness
promotion and prevention programs, presentations and resources from Healthy Campus;
surveillance and reporting of infectious disease threats; emergency planning and response;
and campus public health policy consultation. Supplemental services such as lab, X-ray,
pharmacy and specialty clinics incur an additional charge.
SHS courtesy files as an out-of-network provider for many medical insurance plans. Students
are encouraged to upload their insurance card in MyHealth-e so their information is on file.
Students are responsible for any charges not paid for by their insurance plan. After insurance
is processed, any remaining balance is put to student responsibility. Students will receive
an online secure message billing statement the first Monday of each month. Students may
pay outstanding balances online through MyHealth-e with a credit/debit card and most HSA
cards. Students may also pay in person at the Pharmacy with cash, personal check, HSA,
ApplePay or TigerStripe. Unpaid balances will be placed on the university account prior
to the beginning of each new semester.
The Clemson University Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is also available for students
who need insurance at a very affordable price. The SHIP is a major medical health plan that
meets the requirements of the Affordable Care Act. This plan is available to undergraduates
enrolled in six or more credit hour on a voluntary basis. Health insurance is mandatory for
full-time graduate students on the main campus, graduate assistants at any campus location
and all international students. These students will automatically be charged for the SHIP
with tuition and fees. Students who are charged are encouraged to activate their enrollment
online or submit a waiver of alternate health coverage that meets university requirements.
To see the benefits and enroll online, visit
For more information about SHS, visit
PARENT TESTIMONIAL
“Our son developed pneumonia during
his first semester. It was difficult
being away from home, but he utilized
the services provided from Student
Health Services at Redfern Health
Center. They were able to diagnose
him very quickly and give him the
medications he needed to get better.
As a parent, it was comforting to know
the facility was on campus, and they
were able treat him so quickly.”
Ida Brown
Fayette, Ga.