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Title: pharmacy flip-out
Post by: Vanessa_yhvh on April 17, 2010, 09:02:38 PM
Post by: Vanessa_yhvh on April 17, 2010, 09:02:38 PM
This actually happened a few days ago, when my doctor increased my prescribed dosages for both my HRT meds.
Since he wrote this one up for refills, I went ahead & had it filled at my local [major chain pharmacy] a mile from the house, as I figured I'd have to deal with them come refill time anyway.
I dropped off the slip and was told it would be fifteen minutes, so I meandered off. Then I was paged over the PA system to come to the drop-off desk. "This won't be good," I thought.
Three people behind the counter questioned that the prescription was right (simultaneously, thankly, or I'd still be there arguing).
I assured them that all was in order, as I'd read it before dropping it off.
Pressing finger down on the word Estrace, I was challenged, "Do you know what this IS?!"
"Yes, I know what it is. It's correct."
Pointing at dosage, "It doesn't even COME in this dosage! You'll have to take [integer] pills every day!"
"Yes, these are the correct medications and dosages."
There appeared to be some dismay, although it appeared that the prescriptions were about to be filled, so I added, "This is why I got it filled in New Orleans last month. And if you think you're confused, just imagine how my boss feels." ;)
Since he wrote this one up for refills, I went ahead & had it filled at my local [major chain pharmacy] a mile from the house, as I figured I'd have to deal with them come refill time anyway.
I dropped off the slip and was told it would be fifteen minutes, so I meandered off. Then I was paged over the PA system to come to the drop-off desk. "This won't be good," I thought.
Three people behind the counter questioned that the prescription was right (simultaneously, thankly, or I'd still be there arguing).
I assured them that all was in order, as I'd read it before dropping it off.
Pressing finger down on the word Estrace, I was challenged, "Do you know what this IS?!"
"Yes, I know what it is. It's correct."
Pointing at dosage, "It doesn't even COME in this dosage! You'll have to take [integer] pills every day!"
"Yes, these are the correct medications and dosages."
There appeared to be some dismay, although it appeared that the prescriptions were about to be filled, so I added, "This is why I got it filled in New Orleans last month. And if you think you're confused, just imagine how my boss feels." ;)
Title: Re: pharmacy flip-out
Post by: Jamie-o on April 17, 2010, 10:21:06 PM
Post by: Jamie-o on April 17, 2010, 10:21:06 PM
Lol. I'm amazed that none of the 3 of them put 2+2 together. :D Just wait until they do. That's when you start getting the surreptitious checking for horns when they think you aren't looking. >:-) That's why I switched my prescription over to a mail order pharmacy.
Title: Re: pharmacy flip-out
Post by: Flan on April 17, 2010, 10:28:52 PM
Post by: Flan on April 17, 2010, 10:28:52 PM
I luv target pharmacy for the reason that nobody cares why I'm getting a prescription for estrogen and way too much spironolactone :)
Title: Re: pharmacy flip-out
Post by: blackMamba on April 18, 2010, 12:06:40 AM
Post by: blackMamba on April 18, 2010, 12:06:40 AM
It's strange they wouldn't phone the doctor if they were that concerned. You weren't the one who wrote the prescription, why would you be expected to know all the answers?
Title: Re: pharmacy flip-out
Post by: Vanessa_yhvh on April 18, 2010, 02:09:32 AM
Post by: Vanessa_yhvh on April 18, 2010, 02:09:32 AM
Quote from: blackMamba on April 18, 2010, 12:06:40 AM
It's strange they wouldn't phone the doctor if they were that concerned. You weren't the one who wrote the prescription, why would you be expected to know all the answers?
My thought, exactly. The only reason I can think of is expediency.
Title: Re: pharmacy flip-out
Post by: cynthialee on April 18, 2010, 07:40:13 AM
Post by: cynthialee on April 18, 2010, 07:40:13 AM
Sevan and I use the local Safeway pharmacy. When they first got our prescriptions they were very concerned why would they be giving T to a girl and E to a boy. LOL
So Sevan just told them the reason. They were mildly surprised but they filled the scripts no further questions and if they are looking funny they are nice enough to do it behind my back.
So Sevan just told them the reason. They were mildly surprised but they filled the scripts no further questions and if they are looking funny they are nice enough to do it behind my back.
Title: Re: pharmacy flip-out
Post by: AmySmiles on April 18, 2010, 07:58:09 AM
Post by: AmySmiles on April 18, 2010, 07:58:09 AM
I have a feeling it's going to vary a lot depending on who is working.
The first time I got my script filled, I dropped it off fine, the lady who scanned it into their system didn't react at all. When I returned to pick it up though, the woman at the register asked my name + DOB to look it up on the computer and her eyes went wide for just a sec. She went over and got the head pharmacy guy and he looked kinda flustered and asked me if the prescription was for me. I nodded. He said "The" *eye dart* "estro.." (keep in mind I had like 5 people behind me in line). I just cut him off with a look that said "please don't ask me this right now" and nodded very deliberately 3 times. He looked uncomfortable but gave it to me.
However, the second time was absolutely great. I was standing in line, and without even knowing what I was going to get, a lady walked up to open the other register and said "I can take you over here, ma'am" without even a little hesitation. I don't know if it was genuine or if she knew there was an estrogen order with an 'M' on it (and guessed it was me), but either way she made my day :)
The first time I got my script filled, I dropped it off fine, the lady who scanned it into their system didn't react at all. When I returned to pick it up though, the woman at the register asked my name + DOB to look it up on the computer and her eyes went wide for just a sec. She went over and got the head pharmacy guy and he looked kinda flustered and asked me if the prescription was for me. I nodded. He said "The" *eye dart* "estro.." (keep in mind I had like 5 people behind me in line). I just cut him off with a look that said "please don't ask me this right now" and nodded very deliberately 3 times. He looked uncomfortable but gave it to me.
However, the second time was absolutely great. I was standing in line, and without even knowing what I was going to get, a lady walked up to open the other register and said "I can take you over here, ma'am" without even a little hesitation. I don't know if it was genuine or if she knew there was an estrogen order with an 'M' on it (and guessed it was me), but either way she made my day :)
Title: Re: pharmacy flip-out
Post by: Autumn on April 18, 2010, 07:48:25 PM
Post by: Autumn on April 18, 2010, 07:48:25 PM
pharmaceuticals are ridiculous.
I had a vicodin script, and a script to get rid of toenail fungus (not fun, but, eh, it happens.)
I drop both off. "This one (fungal) needs a prior authorization from the doctor."
"Uhm. A prescription isn't an authorization?"
"No the doctor has to approve you receiving this before we can give it to you."
"Ooookay."
Then i walked over and gave my boy driver's license while wearing a cami and a purse and picked up my opiates.
I had a vicodin script, and a script to get rid of toenail fungus (not fun, but, eh, it happens.)
I drop both off. "This one (fungal) needs a prior authorization from the doctor."
"Uhm. A prescription isn't an authorization?"
"No the doctor has to approve you receiving this before we can give it to you."
"Ooookay."
Then i walked over and gave my boy driver's license while wearing a cami and a purse and picked up my opiates.
Title: Re: pharmacy flip-out
Post by: shanetastic on April 19, 2010, 03:51:56 AM
Post by: shanetastic on April 19, 2010, 03:51:56 AM
lol I had that once.
The guy was like "you know this is estrogen right!?!?!"
Me. . . "uhhh. . . yep!"
The guy was like "you know this is estrogen right!?!?!"
Me. . . "uhhh. . . yep!"
Title: Re: pharmacy flip-out
Post by: Dana Lane on April 19, 2010, 04:25:20 AM
Post by: Dana Lane on April 19, 2010, 04:25:20 AM
My doctor had told them my estrogen was for a genetic male and they even wrote that on my first prescription. I guess she has seen people have problems like this in the past.