Hi, my name is XXX, I am 60yrs old and am located in Florida. I found the site “Drug Topics” while searching for help in getting my medications. Since the article I read was written in 2014 I am wondering if the same information still applies.
I have been taking a prescribed medication for a number of years for a chronic condition I have ( approximately 15 years). There has been an increase in dosage a couple of times during this span of time to maintain the effectiveness but there has not been an increase in years. This drug is classified as a class 2 medication. This is the only medication that has been proven to work for me and I have tried many. My prescription is written for me by my primary care physician but continued to be issued after me being seen at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida and after many testing procedures. The physicians at Mayo Clinic advised my doctor to continue with the medication I was receiving as it was the only thing that appeared to help me. I was also advised to take it at the specified times and not try to wait longer. This medication “xxxxxxxx” is extended release in nature thus I take it at 12 hour intervals.
My problem comes in because I have been getting my medication filled for years at Wal-Mart Pharmacy. The pharmacist has now decided she will not fill it anymore because it comes up with an alert that she has to approve. They have called my doctor and he told them that I needed this particular medication at the dosage he had written but they are now refusing to fill it for me. I had a pharmacy tech tell me I did not need this medication and rudely tell me in some detail the extra hassle they have to go through to fill it each month while also telling me the pharmacist said they have been doing it for years and were not going to do it anymore. I was told I could try another pharmacy and I have tried others but to no avail. I am at a loss of what to do and both my husband and myself are very worried and scared. The added stress and fear of this situation is exacerbating other chronic issues. It is about time to refill my meds and I do not know what to do.
I’m hoping you get this and appreciate any advice you might could offer. Thank you for your time
http://www.ncpanet.org/home/find-your-local-pharmacy
Above link is to find a locally owned independent pharmacy by zip code where you will be dealing with the Pharmacist/owner and not just some employee of a large chain… who may not care less about you and your health needs
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Sadly this is not a rare situation My best advice is for you to locate the nearest independent pharmacy. Call them first, introduce yourself, tell them the med you will be needing (in case they need to order) and by when. Next, make sure you aren’t violating any agreement you have with your Dr in regard to filling RXs at 1 pharmacy. (Pain Contract)
Good luck, take care of yourself
Have you tried another walmart location. I had the same problem with walgreens and just went to another one. They filled it , no questions asked and I had never been there before. I live in jacksonville.