Pharmacist stated that although the frequency was changed she wouldn’t be filling it at that time.

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

Mr. Ariens, I am writing you in regards to a recent incident that occurred when I was trying to obtain a prescription from a local pharmacy. The prescription was for a narcotic that I take on a daily basis and have been doing so for several years now. I take this medication for severe chronic […]

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AMERICAN LEGION PUSHES CONGRESS

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

https://www.change.org/p/1780490/u/22447277 Feb 28, 2018 — “In written testimony prepared for the congressional committees, the Legion’s Rohan called on lawmakers and the Trump administration to take three specific steps: Immediately reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III on the DEA Controlled Substance Act Scheduling. „ Direct departments and agencies within the administration to fully cooperate in […]

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How many other chronic diseases have a TWO YEAR treatment limit… then treatment stops ?

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

Another year, another record number of overdose deaths www.bangordailynews.com/2018/02/28/opinion/editorials/another-year-another-record-number-of-overdose-deaths/ In 2017, Maine set another record — 418 people died of drug overdoses. For all the talk in recent years about confronting the opioid crisis, this number shows that Maine leaders have completely failed. There are many steps that could be taken, if lawmakers support them […]

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Maybe you should find another company !

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

A couple of weeks ago, I got a refill for Barb at the local independent we patronize… It is a longtime available generic and the copay was $60.00 and they paid the pharmacy $16.72. I thought that purchasing generics was suppose to save everyone money…  We have Silver Scripts – which is part of CVS […]

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More ENHANCED BACKGROUND CHECKS

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

I was watching the TV news tonight and Pres Trump and a whole large table of members of Congress discussing “gun control”.. and the proposed solution of “enhanced background checks” on people who wish to purchase a gun..  There can be many parallels drawn between guns and opiates… Both have manufacturers  (guns and ammunition) Both […]

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There must be a MEDICAL DEITY somewhere

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

I just tried to get my morphine filled. I take six pill day  15 mg.  the pharmacist said he can only fill 5.6 pills per day . So my dr has to write new prescription. Any input Steve. Forcing everyone on Hospice ? Six Morphine 15 mg/day is 90 MME… which is the “recommended daily […]

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SOS: FDA CONSIDERING REMOVAL OF HIGH DOSE OPIOIDS – this one is DIRE for ANYONE utilizing opioids.

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

LAST DAY TO MAKE COMMENT   SOS: FDA CONSIDERING REMOVAL OF HIGH DOSE OPIOIDS – this one is DIRE for ANYONE utilizing opioids. USE THIS LINK  https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FDA-2017-P-5396-0001 PLEASE SHARE/Copy&Paste encouraged/please ask admins first before posting in other groups/FDA deadline Weds. 2/28/18 Andrew Kolodny and PROP has submitted a petition to the FDA that could threaten […]

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