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

[Kaila]

It might be helpful to some readers here;

that I've noticed that a great many doctor offices are going by this policy, now.

If myself or dh, haven't been to an appointment at their office , in the past 3 months, script requests are not approved.

Some of them are okay approving a script, if you've either been there within 3 months,or have an appointment already scheduled for within Next 3 months.

Some are 6 months, but I do have to keep a lot more extreme close eye on when each script will run out of refills, or like mentioned above, still have refills, but will be past the time period when a pharmacy is allowed to give the refills.

 

[Murrmurr]

To keep the Schedule II drugs comin', my insurance requires semi-annual check-ups with my PCP.

 

[Kaila]

You've no pcp, @debodun
???

 

[debodun]

Yes, but she probably wouldn't write a scrip for a medicine I am getting from another doctor added to the fact I'd have to pay for an extra office visit.

 

[debodun]

If they hadn't moved my April appt to November, this wouldn't be happening.

 

[debodun]

Ping-pong between the pharmacy and the doctor. After the pharmacy said it was "under review", I called the doctor's office again and was told it can take up to 72 hours.

 

[debodun]

@debodun , as you've apparently had HBP for some time I would presume you have a blood pressure cuff at home? If your BP is elevated to dangerous levels maybe you could visit an ER, that could provide some meds to get BP beck under control.

I'm not out, I have just enough to get through the week.

 

[Amanda76]

My BP combo. has been prescribed by my GP, not Cardiologist.
I've never have any issue for Refill by either using Portal or call GP's office.

If your Cadiologist's office does not send the needed BP med within two days or so, if I were you, I'd seek for another Doctor who is willing to work for me.
But, it's all up to you.