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SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 10 Jul 2019 03:30

I made an appointment with my doctor for June 28 to get a whole slew of repeat prescriptions issued, that was about 3 weeks before I would run out of at least 3 of my regular ones.

Our doctor, like most over here, insists that you see him when you need a repeat prescription, then it's given to you with 3 or 4 refills (ie, 12 month supply). No asking the pharmacist to contact the doctor when you need a new one. A sign says there is a $20 (~£10) fee if you do attempt it.

I like to phone for that kind of appointment well in advance of when I actually need the new scripts, then I get a choice of time for appointment ;-)

So, yesterday morning was the day to take the form into the pharmacist to get 3 new ones plus one refill of a prescription that they still had on hold.

Panic when I realised that one medication had been forgotten ........... it was on my list that I gave the doctor, but both of us missed that it was not on the script when he asked me to check.

I would run out in 5 days time, hardly time to get an appointment with him.

When I phoned, the receptionist was really calm, and told me to just contact the pharmacist, explain what had happened, and ask her to fax the doctor's office for a new prescription. The receptionist would then take it to the doctor, explain what had happened, and I would get my new script.

I can pick the medication up tomorrow. :-D

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My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

Rambling

Rambling Report 10 Jul 2019 03:38

It's a worry when medications are missed off Sylvia, my friend has had that happen a few times, and being housebound reliant on carers to pick up has led to them having to chase around on her behalf, with I have to say not much care from pharmacy or doctor.

I'm glad you got it sorted :-)

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SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 10 Jul 2019 05:38

Rose ....... I was really really surprised when she told me to get hold of the pharmacist and get him to ask for a new prescription.

I really believed that they did not do that!

It's the first time that it has happened to me, but it was also the first time that I asked for so many all at the same time!

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.