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I remember my first day on meds, I was blown away! (lemmy.world)

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[–] Patches 69 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (17 children)

If only it was easy to stay on meds.

Doctor has to meet me every 60 days. Doctor gives script for 60 days of medicine. Pharmacist treats me like drug addicts. Pharmacist requires ID. Pharmacist puts the order in after a hold to verify with doctor (1-3 extra days). Insurance then requires Pre-authorization every single fucking time. That adds between 2 days and 2 weeks. Then I can pick it up but remember to bring ID.

Wait 50 days. Call Doctor - he says can't see me till it's been 60 days. Call on 60th day. Well we're booked - can you wait another week, maybe 3?. Repeat everything including pre-authorization every time.

Jesus Fuckin Rice. I've never been so frustrated in my entire life.

Oh Bonus points for a call after pre-authorization. "We're out of your medication. You'll need to go back to your doctor for a new script to try another pharmacy even within the same chain. No I can't give you your script back". Also no the doctor cannot give you one without meeting you in person.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 5 months ago

Your doctor is doing it wrong and being lazy.

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