Prescription drugs on the road.
Don't know if this is just a Florida issue or not but more and more prescription drugs are only being filled for one month with no refills. Typically it is pain and sleeping aid medications. Local d...
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redhooker wrote:
Edited:C Class 2s are as stated above-typed without reading and thinking-
I do compliance for a medical facility, and here are the rules for class 3s
Prescription must me either written or sent electronically through an e-scribe service. No call-ins or faxes. So yes, your Dr CAN e-scribe class 3s or higher.
No more than 6 months of all classes of pain meds without referral to pain management.
Many class 3 alternatives exist for those with class 2 Rxs, so if traveling try to switch to something else when on the road
WHY IS YOUR DR GIVING YOU A HARD TIME?
Because it's difficult to prescribe. We must report all scheduled RXs and coordinate with other prescribers to try to ensure no abuse is happening. Not only that but the DEA can and does from time to time come in and try to determine if the Dr's prescribing habits are within normal treatment protocols. In other words writing you pain meds is ironically now a PAIN so you will experience a lot of reluctance from most providers. I understand why the rules came about but unfortunately this sledgehammer approach makes legitimate patients suffer without needed medications. When I came up through school pain was considered a "fifth" vital sign and was taken seriously. Now many physicians could care less and just want to avoid the hassle.
Thanks. Any input on getting them filled while on the road?
