Posted by jerrympls on January 17, 2004, at 23:01:31
In reply to Pharmacy rant, posted by Eddie Sylvano on January 15, 2004, at 8:22:57
> Does anyone else suffer constant problems with their pharmacy? Mine won't refill an rx until 2 days before the previous one is expected to be used up. That's fine, but it's not uncommon for them to tell me that they're out of whatever drug I need when I do order a refill, and I end up missing a day or two (like today) until they get it in. If not that, they forget to make ordered refills, short me pills, etc. Some of them have never even heard of the drugs I order ("What's mir..ta...za....PINE?"). Argh!
> I'm considering switching pharmacies, but I fear that all of them will be the same.
>If you are in the US and have insurance then it's not up to the pharmacy as to when they say it's OK to refill - meaning - the insurance company dictates when you can get a refill - not the pharmacy. for example, my insurance says I can order refills 7-8 days before I'm out. Most insurance companies usually require you to have gone through 70% of your med before allowing you to order refills.
So, the pharmacy has no say in the matter and if they are out they SHOULD offer to transfer your prescription to another pharmacy that DOES have the medication in stock.
So, if you are in the US and have insurance - contact them regarding refills AND DEFINATELY switch pharmacies - especially if they can't even pronounce a medication.
good luck!
Jerry
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