filling perscriptions state to state?? how??

Really good advice posted.

And if possible have Rx written for 90 day scripts.

If you just have non narcotic meds and your insurance company has a contract with then express-scripts/medco will ship them anywhere you happen to be. You can even have them FEDEX'd and held for P/U

Gary...great info. Especially for restricted meds.

I live in Ontario and ID has to be given to pick up some of my meds. They normally are only released every 30 days...on the day! I have had to get my Dr write a special prescription to release an extra amount for my trip. That amount is then deducted from the normal refill.

It is important...to have all of your prescription questions answered before you head out. You should never run out of meds.

For me, a hospital ER would not likely give me any meds. They have no history on me. It is also posted in many of our hospitals ER that they will not give certain medication to unknown patients.

We've used Walgreens in both AZ and TX. Just give them the empty bottle with the label on it and they can find it in their system..never a problem.

B.O>

Depends on your medication. Some medications such as pain medications stimulants, and many anti-anxiety medication either cannot be refilled (class 2) or can only be transferred one time (Class 3 &4) and the transfer of medications is governed by State law, so it does vary in States. If possible you should travel with a written prescription for your medications, again depending on the medication the written prescription is good for 6 to 12 months. When you need a refill, bring your prescription bottle to the pharmacy 2 to 3 days (weekdays) before it is needed. The pharmacist can then call the doctor if the State does not permit computer transfers. If you need a class 2, pain or stimulant medication all bets are off. Most pharmacist will not fill the RX if they do not have knowledge of the patient or the doctor...the federal penalties for making a mistake are just too extreme.
Most important is DON'T RUN OUT. Allow enough time for phone calls, faxes, and transfers, remembering there are different time zones, and you are not the only patient...in fact, you are possibly/probably only a one time patient. When all else fails, you are out of medication, and a transfer in not possible, you will then have to visit a local Urgent Care center and have a local doctor rewrite the prescription.
Best to you: Gary, retired pharmacist.

We have been using Walmart for years for exactly this same problem. HOWEVER, we have run into a few problems, in at least one state, New York, if a prescription is transferred to them, it cannot be transferred back to another! So it's a good idea to ask the pharmacy first before transferring current prescriptions. In some cases, we have found it very easy to call our prescribing doctor and have a one month script faxed to the local Walmart. Be sure to give them the store number, and the number for them to fax to.

We always carry a letter from our Dr explaining all our meds. If travelling for quite a while then we have our Dr release enough meds for our trip.

If you use the same chain of pharmacies you should have no problem. They share info. The issue becomes harder if you try at a different pharmacy, they don't know when you had a refill.

I take some very powerful medication and it can only be released every so often without a Dr's. explanation. Try to take as much with you from your usual pharmacy.

Most nationwide pharmacies such as Walgreens, CVS and Walmart will fill your prescription at their local store, no matter where you are. I had my prescription at a Walgreens location in Tucson. I took a flight to NY City, and forgot my prescription. I walked into a NY Walgreens, told them what happened, and they refilled my prescription on the spot.