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Posted 12/18/2013 6:07 PM (GMT 0)
for my pain medicineThey've never done that.Now I've got to safeguard a script for a month.

The Pharmacy won't hold it,Schedule 2.

So I got that going for me. yeah


Happy Holidays to everyone.

Have a low-pain day y'all.

Rick
Posted 12/18/2013 6:49 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Rick. My Dr always writes two, that means I only have to go every other month. I really like that!

As for the script? I just put mine in the safe in an envelope with my meds.
Posted 12/18/2013 8:21 PM (GMT 0)
Same with me, I see my PM every three months and during my appt. I walk out with two sets of prescriptions. One to be filled that month, then one written for the following month.

The third month, I just call and go pick up the prescription at the front desk.

It really depends on the Pharmacy as some will keep your prescription for the next time and others don't want the liability.

I keep mind in the exact same spot in a medical file and put them there the minute I walk in the door from my appt.

Glad your Dr. has moved to this as it certainly makes it easier:)
Posted 12/19/2013 2:28 PM (GMT 0)
I have a lock and key safe (even fire proof!) for all my medications. We have four kids in the home so that is mainly why I have mine.
Posted 12/19/2013 2:40 PM (GMT 0)
for the longest time i was seeing amy pm/surgeon once a month so i always got a 30 day supply. after i was done with my first surgeon i started seeing my first pm up until i started having my isues with my back again. then i was refered to my second surgeon. and now my new pm who is in charge of my pump. and any other pain meds now. our meds are also kept in a lock box. heres wishing everyone a low pain day also.. turn
Posted 12/19/2013 3:06 PM (GMT 0)
Hey everyone.

That's a 1st for me.They usually have me call in 5 days prior.

I haven't asked them for any BT Meds but someone in the waiting room told me they had quit writing his and were just giving him ER Meds.

Rick
Posted 12/19/2013 3:36 PM (GMT 0)
Rick,

Doesn't it feel good to have that weight lifted off your shoulders? It's nice to know your next month is already set up for you.

I do the same as many here, which is immediately upon getting in the door, they go into a medical file so I'll always know right where they are.

Just having that stress taken away can help you feel better. Big deep breaths...


M.
Posted 12/19/2013 4:02 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Merrida.Yeah,definitely.I was surprised when they put me back on every month.I guess it was because I changed pain meds.

It is a great feeling to have the next 60 days covered.

Y'all have a great day.

Rick
Posted 12/19/2013 5:38 PM (GMT 0)
With the exception of my Fentanyl (which is for one month at the time), all my other meds, including pain meds are for 3 months worth at the time.

Glad that worked out for you, takes away some pressure.

David
Posted 12/19/2013 6:16 PM (GMT 0)
That might change very soon with the Norco (Hydrocodone/apap) as it will likely be changing to a Schedule 2 med.

This is where it's helpful to have Drs. as many of us do, hand us two actual prescriptions at a time when we leave the appt. for our Schedule 2 meds. We only fill one at a time, the other one is dated to be filled the next month.

So, let's say I went today, my PM would hand me MSContin and it would say "fill date" 12/19/2013......

The other prescription would say MSContin "do not fill until 01/17/2014 (but dated today as that is the only legal way to do it. They must be dated the same day and signed at the same time)

So, we aren't speaking of getting 90 days (or 3 months worth of meds at once from the Pharmacy) we are talking about getting more than one physical prescription in hand for each Schedule 2 med when we leave the Dr. appt. so we don't have to drive to the Dr. again next month to pick up, or wait for the mail, or have to go in for a monthly appt.

Post Edited (Snowbunny21) : 12/19/2013 11:26:23 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/19/2013 8:21 PM (GMT 0)
""do not fill until 01/17/2014 "

LOL....They're right on 30 days.I guess all PM's are.

Rick

Post Edited (tidalmouse) : 12/19/2013 1:24:14 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/19/2013 9:00 PM (GMT 0)
LOL...I was just giving an example on those dates...I am lucky in that my PM actually gives a two day buffer every month but I usually go on the 29th or 30th day to the Pharmacy.

Ever since there was a mix up many years ago when I went to go pick up my prescription at my PM's office and found out they had closed early for their holiday party, it was a Friday, and I was out of meds being the 30th day....I called the after hours number wondering what to do. My PM left his own home that evening to drive to my house and drop off the prescriptions!!!!

So, he never wants his patients to be stuck without meds accidentally so gives that buffer in case it's needed and allows us to have a few days worth at home as well.

Post Edited (Snowbunny21) : 12/19/2013 2:41:04 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/19/2013 9:38 PM (GMT 0)
SB, that's amazing!

You are so fortunate, (and I can tell you already know that), to have such a compassionate doc that's willing to do that for you!

Even taking our meds exactly as prescribed, words can't describe the comfort that comes along with knowing that, Heaven forbid, you need it,....but you've got that 2 day buffer.

I've found that often times, just knowing I have it,....the reduction in anxiety equates to me not needing it. Knowing it's there, knowing my doc cares enough to consider the "what if's" that can pop up in life, is worth it all.

This is especially true,--I find anyway,--around the holiday seasons, when hours at pharmacies may differ, when doctors are away from the office on vacation,...

That gift of time is such a treasure!



M.
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