Can't get a new prescription unless I have an office call

[debodun]

I noticed on Friday that I am getting low on my BP meds. I called the pharmacy since the bottle indicated I was eligible for one more refill. The pharmacy said I am not - that prescription expired on April 28th. Called the cardiologist's office and they said they can't issue a new scrip unless I see the doctor and he doesn't have any open appointments until November. What would you do?

 

[GoodEnuff]

Did you tell them you are low on the meds? This happened to me once and the drs office sent a couple of months' refill to the pharmacy.

Could your GP do a short refill?

 

[Kaila]

I noticed on Friday that I am getting low on my BP meds. I called the pharmacy since the bottle indicated I was eligible for one more refill. The pharmacy said I am not - that prescription expired on April 28th. Called the cardiologist's office and they said they can't issue a new scrip unless I see the doctor and he doesn't have any open appointments until November. What would you do?

Does that office have an N.P. or P.A., who could see you for a brief update check, soon?

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Tell your pharmacist that you can’t get an appointment and that you’d like to get a refill on your meds. They will call your doctor and speak on your behalf. At least that’s what they do here in Canada.

 

[Pepper]

I would seek out a different doctor or clinic for an earlier appointment

 

[That Lady in PA]

Call your PCP for a refill.

 

[Aunt Bea]

Can you schedule an appointment with the main office in Albany to get your prescription refilled sooner?

 

[debodun]

I don't like to drive in a busy, traffic congested area.

 

[debodun]

Tell your pharmacist that you can’t get an appointment and that you’d like to get a refill on your meds. They will call your doctor and speak on your behalf. At least that’s what they do here in Canada.

I believe they did that before, but that option wasn't offered on Friday. All I can do is try again on Monday. Why do these things always happen on the weekend.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

I believe they did that before, but that option wasn't offered on Friday. All I can do is try again on Monday. Why do these things always happen on the weekend.

Oh doh. I forgot it’s the weekend.

 

[Jules]

Maybe on Monday, you’ll be able to speak to a different receptionist. If she says no, do what my friend did in a similar situation. She said “if I don’t get the medication, I won’t be alive for another appointment.”

If push comes to shove and you still get a no, suggest that you’ll have to file an official complaint. Haven’t a clue if there’s actually a place to do that, but bet that it would work.