UPDATE from https://www.pharmaciststeve.com/?p=5865
I just finished the TV interview. Their investigative reporter (Producer) Kean Bauman talked to me for almost an hour (on camera) and we covered everything I believe. Of course, I’ll spend the next few days thinking of a dozen other things I shoulda, coulda, woulda said. They have to interview some more people, politicians and so forth, and finish putting together the story for airing in late June or early July. He said he would notify me when they start running the promos for my story since I’m the main focus of it so that I’ll know when to expect it to air.
This is from the pt in the above posting…
If you are a Pharmacist… denying pts their legit/on time/medically necessary meds… the investigative reporters from coast to coast are starting to watch you… some of your pts could be “as seen on TV” in the near future..
Kean Bauman
Filed under: General Problems
I live in Las Vegas and actually just went thru this yesterday 06/27/2014 for the first time EVER after taking a narcotic pain pill for years. Walgreens has refused to fill the prescription until they speak to my doctor, I guess to question it’s valdity. I brought 2 other scripts in from the same place, same doctor, same writing, etc..You would think that would say it’s not a fraudulent script. And what right does Walgreens have to know about my medical issues? If my doctor prescribes something for me to take, HE believes I need it…Thats the doctors decision NOT Walgreens. Now because this is a friday, I have to wait until at least Monday to possibly Wednesday to get my necessary and needed pain relief. and actually there is no guarantee that I will get it then…If Walgreens does not think I meet the “criteria” they will refuse to fill it. I don’t get it and I’m furious over this. you can contact me anytime to discuss.
I have a fused spine and instrumentation in my back along with herniations at 2 levels in my neck which I declined surgery on. Cant tell you how many Walgreens and CVS have told me the wouldn’t fill my prescription. Ive been paying cash for the last 2 yrs for my meds as mom and pop pharmacies wont take insurance for controlled medication 99% of the time.The financial toll it has taken on me is profound. I hope a class action lawsuit ensues as I’m on board. This Rick Scott regime makes me sick literally. December of 2012 I was unable to fill any of my pain medication period. I was in literal fear for my life. I became so sick I thought I might die. Is this still America?
I am very interested in pursuing this withCVS as well. My pts are being denied their medications and pharmacists are demanding pt information prior to prescribing. Like diagnosis MRI and if pt failed other therapies. This is beyond the scope of practice of a pharmacist. It is outrageous.
I am a chronic pain patient with 5 bulging and herniated discs in my spine where surgery is not an option, and have a failing hip. I am 34 years old and due to my age and younger looking appearance I am often times denied my pain medications by pharmacies like this. WHat is worse is I had a lawsuit due to my injury and settled out of court for an accident and after the pain management center I went to took 70,000$ of my money, they discontinued my care as if I am just a cash cow to bleed for them. Please contact me asI would like to share my story. I live in Las Vegas
I live in southern nevada and have been a victim of Wallgreens abuse. I want to be contacted. Because of wallgreens I cannot get the meds I need and suffer daily. Nothing changed with my meds for over 4 years. I don’t abuse and never dr. Shopped. My quality of life is down because wallgreens made my dr. Scared.
Lewman94@yahoo.com
I’m ready to fight back at all ccosts. ….
If he will include Tennessee I volunteer. Thanks