PHARMACIST STEVE

I called the pharmacy manager, at the  Walgreens  I used before moving here, about the ban placed on me last week. She reviewed my file then said it looks like I was banned because more information was required from my doctor!! She said the FL pharmacist (who wasn’t the manager) actually wrote in my file that I am banned so that no other Walgreens would serve me. I told my former Walgreens that the FL pharmacist coldly refused to even tell me why i was banned. The real kicker, is that I actually called FL Walgreens that very morning (before making the 10 mile drive) to confirm that my meds were ready. After checking with the manager, the pharmacy tech called me back and confirmed that they were ready for pick up. However, when I get there a few hours later, the manager and tech are no longer on duty. So the on-duty pharmacist says she doesn’t see anything in my file about picking up my meds. She then says that I no longer fit their criteria (w/o explanation) and I can no longer get served at any Walgreens! The Walgreens pharmacist that I used to use, said that I should call and actually speak with the manager in an attempt to clear this up.

Therefore, I GIVE UP!! FLORIDA YOU WIN!! I thought living here would be the best solution to the cold winter months in the NE. But at least I will be treated by a wonderful caring physician, and hopefully, with the support of the NJ pharmacist, get my file cleared with Walgreens.

Is establishing “corp criteria” .. practicing pharmacy ?.. which the permit holder is not licensed to do ?  Of course, in Florida.. the Board of Pharmacy is stacked with corporate employees.. what do you think the chances of them chastising a chain for practicing pharmacy without a license ?