filling perscriptions state to state?? how??

We were happy with a 90 day prescription by mail plan for years but when we started traveling for long periods of time it was a major problem. We switched to Walmart because we don't have any of the other major drugstores in our area. It has been ok but follow the advice above about anticipating what you will need and getting it in advance. We are fortunate not to have any significant issues but I take a folder with all medical records with me just in case. When traveling in foreign countries you need the prescription bottle (or a script from your physician), not just the pills in a holder. I plan to check out the MyMedSchedule. Sounds like a winner. lizzie

While not exactly on target, I found a super program/application that I use all the time.

It's called "MyMedSchedule". It's FREE. I have an account and list all or my prescriptions and is saved online. Any changes I go in and revise the list.

I can print the prescriptions and frequency anytime I want and they have several print formats: full page, wallet, etc.

Whenever the doctor gives me his form and asks list your precriptions, I just give them a copy.

Worth looking at.

We also carry a three page medical history, including the medications I take.

If I have to go to any doctor, anywhere, this saves a lot of questions and/or trying to remember significant medical events.

As foot note, we first tried a flash drive, but found that many medical offices were hesitate to plug a unknown device into their computers.

Agree that using one of the larger chains is best. Before making any decision, I'd suggest actually talking to the pharmacist at your local store about the details involved. Keep in mind that C2 meds are getting stricter by the minute and a 30 day is all you're going to get no matter. You might have a talk with your Dr about giving you scripts to take with you that are post dated....some will do it, some won't.

One thing I strongly suggest and learned from experience is that we carry an ICE - In Case of Emergency - folder with us on all trips. Both DH and DS have extensive medical problems and I include the progress notes from their
Drs as well as complete listings of all meds and dosage. Also contact info for emergency and all their Drs. Sounds like a lot, but a friend who is an EMT recommends that you have emergency listings in your cell phone with the ICE before the name....emergency responders know to look for that.

Sounds like you've got a terrific trip coming up, so take plenty of time to plan for your needs before you leave.

Another thing to think about is : on my blood pressure and cholesterol meds I have to have a blood test done once a year and the doctor then has to OK another years worth of prescription. Before you leave make sure you are up to date on all your blood tests and such .

Because we are preparing to go on the road for a year, I just moved my prescriptions to Walmart. I checked out multiple national chains but the prices Walmart offers for my particular drugs could not be beat.

For my three maintenance drugs, Walmart charged me $50 for 90 days, outside of my insurance (cash). If I had gone through my insurance, I would have only been able to get 30 days at a time with a total cost of $120 for the same 90 days. The alternative would have been express scripts mail order, at a cost to me of $80 for 90 days.

Old-Biscuit wrote:
Really good advice posted.

And if possible have Rx written for 90 day scripts.

Gotta love the military, 1 year RX (original RX with three 90 day refills) and at military pharmacies completely FREE:B. Between the DW and I we have around 16 RXs including 2 different injectable insulins so one refill trip results in close to $1,000+ meds even at the discount market prices. We generally get our refills filled when first available so at any time we have 12 to 18 months of meds on hand except for the insulin which is around 9 to 12 months worth. In an emergency we can call our PCM and have a RX sent to any civilian pharmacy anywhere in the states for a one time fill.

Of course we are sort of spoiled living just outside of D.C. and within 30 min of the two premier and most comprehensive and modern military hospitals - Walter Reed in Bethesda, Md. and Ft. Belvoir near Arlington, Va.

Larry

We tried Walmart and Walgreens and changed to CVS. Walmart had to "transfer" the actual prescriptions then we had to "transfer" them back when we returned home. Pain in the you know what. It meant extra wait time for refills. Walgreens didn't accept my insurance (CHAMPVA). Lately I am using CVS and they are great! Also their employees are very customer friendly. We even use their walk in clinics and get our flu shots there. I can request prescription refills online and select the store I want to pick up. I think they are only on the east coast for now.

Thanks everyone

kellybelly wrote:
Hi, we are doing to travel from town to town and state to state...any advise on getting perscriptions filled? Thanks

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