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Skittles

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13. the abuse of pain meds is why they've "cracked down" so hard on them

Reply to Elessar Zappa (Reply #11)

Fri Jan 17, 2025, 05:19 PM

Jan 17

people who really need the meds are paying the price

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Furious! [View all] Mossfern Jan 17 OP

Do you think they were speaking on behalf of your insurance company and not Walgreens? LeftInTX Jan 17 #1

The doc sent in the script Mossfern Jan 17 #3

Easy way to check would be to go to another pharmacy .... aggiesal Jan 17 #7

Gotta be careful with that! forgotmylogin Jan 17 #16

The only time I've gotten a paper script recently was after hours at the minor emergency clinic. LeftInTX Jan 17 #25

I would think that would happen if a person went to multiple pharmacy's in a short period of time ... aggiesal Jan 17 #40

This is pretty much right. My mom had spinal stenosis and was on oxy. forgotmylogin Jan 17 #15

Thank you! Mossfern Jan 17 #29

My son goes through this every month Lifeafter70 Jan 17 #2

I feel for him! Mossfern Jan 17 #5

A big thumb's up for the ketogenic dietary lifestyle because we are only beginning to find out elocs Jan 18 #58

people who abuse pain meds suck too Skittles Jan 17 #8

Absolutely Mossfern Jan 17 #10

My Mother died from an OxyContin overdose SARose Jan 17 #30

where did I trash people in chronic pain? Skittles Jan 17 #32

That's okay SARose Jan 17 #53

I absolutely feel for those folk Skittles Jan 17 #55

No. It is the response to punish everyone for the abuse of a few Ms. Toad Jan 18 #74

Whatever happened to, "First, do no harm." One MIGHT be forgiven for niyad Jan 17 #18

They are just following the agreed ruling in the settlement that cost them $5 billion. MichMan Jan 17 #4

That article was from 2022 Mossfern Jan 17 #14

I guess they weren't enforcing it as much as they should have. MichMan Jan 17 #17

I wonder how often Mossfern Jan 17 #19

It's a stupid policy but it keeps the dea agents safe from chasing real drug dealers questionseverything Jan 17 #35

Hi Mossfern SimplyHadEnough Jan 17 #31

The rules for controlled medications have been " relaxed" since Covid. They are going back into effect this year with tulipsandroses Jan 17 #36

I did not know this. LeftInTX Jan 17 #41

I work in Mental Health. Pain Management has different rules they have to adhere to. tulipsandroses Jan 17 #50

None of that describes my little deal. I went to the doc that day and he faxed it in. LeftInTX Jan 17 #51

Yes, it's possible they may not fill if they are low in stock tulipsandroses Jan 17 #56

tylenol 3 is indeed a controlled substance though. andy_smalls Jan 18 #70

It would appear DENVERPOPS Jan 17 #48

actually, it's not unusual for folk who look like you to sell such meds Skittles Jan 17 #6

I'd rather people who don't need it get the drugs as opposed to those who need it being denied. Elessar Zappa Jan 17 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Jan 17 #12

the abuse of pain meds is why they've "cracked down" so hard on them Skittles Jan 17 #13

Ding Ding Ding! Mossfern Jan 17 #22

Addicts will get their supply no matter what Keepthesoulalive Jan 17 #38

Florida pressures doctors and pharmacies to not prescribe opioids. rubbersole Jan 17 #9

Who you gonna call grandpamike1 Jan 17 #20

There is a grandpamike1 Jan 17 #21

NO Skittles Jan 17 #33

That is hell to the no. murielm99 Jan 18 #61

people acting like that freak is some kind of hero Skittles Jan 18 #76

Does your insurance cover a doctor's visit Bluetus Jan 17 #23

Yes and the very expensive MRI is as well Mossfern Jan 17 #24

I'd be furious too. The ins. cos and pharmacy chains are interfering with you and your doctor. It gets worse every year. Evolve Dammit Jan 17 #26

So am I! calimary Jan 18 #72

It used to be you and your doctor. Period. Evolve Dammit Jan 18 #75

A pharmacist can demand you need an MRI before filling a script? -nt CrispyQ Jan 17 #27

It's always this way with controlled substances. I would say call your doctor's office - maybe they can give you a SheltieLover Jan 17 #28

That's what happens when people are allowed to sue pharmacies like Walgreens & CVS, for DOING THEIR JOB, filling scripts krawhitham Jan 17 #34

sorry to read about your experience and pain ClaudetteCC Jan 17 #37

I'm so sorry proud patriot Jan 17 #39

Politicians and ForgedCrank Jan 17 #42

Your description of yourself reminds me Conjuay Jan 17 #43

if they don't do that Skittles Jan 17 #44

I hear you. Prayers. Joinfortmill Jan 17 #45

I quit going to the local CVS and started driving 20 miles to the closest Walmart for that very reason Cheezoholic Jan 17 #46

My pain management doc Mossfern Jan 17 #49

Which state is this? nt intrepidity Jan 18 #64

DOJ sues Walgreens, alleging it 'knowingly' filled millions of prescriptions that lacked legitimate medical purposes SheltieLover Jan 17 #47

The nurse friend at the VA hospital said they would come in with various excuses keithbvadu2 Jan 17 #52

Profiling based on best gender and age estimates is optimal. DontBelieveEastisEas Jan 17 #54

Before the pandemic, the crackdown on pharmacies and doctors was scary and costly. summer_in_TX Jan 18 #57

That's the new thing to make more money Blue Full Moon Jan 18 #59

Sorry to hear about your laminectomy experience. I had one 25 years ago with an L5/S1 rupture. I'm 72 now. elocs Jan 18 #60

Based on your scenario, they are not also creating a drug-seeking behavior, but with the addition of fentanyl hundreds.. usaf-vet Jan 18 #62

My late brother had broken his back while fishing in Alaska and it was rebroken by a physical terroapist (sic) OMGWTF Jan 18 #63

Im so sorry that happened! Mossfern Jan 18 #66

If you call the member services number on the back if your Part D insurance carrier dlk Jan 18 #65

Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Mosby Jan 18 #67

"These "rules" are not preventing an opioid crisis - they're creating one." OldBaldy1701E Jan 18 #68

How do they know you need another MRI? radical noodle Jan 18 #69

Yes Mossfern Jan 18 #73

I went through something similar last summer radical noodle Jan 18 #81

Lots of people who voted for Trump will have a day of reckoning. Not just with meds, but pay and benefits too. nt Jit423 Jan 18 #71

I fractured my llower left distal fibula back in August. They prescribed me a pain killer at the urgent care. CentralMass Jan 18 #77

I have received the epidural Henry203 Jan 18 #78

My surgery was L3,L4 and L5 Mossfern Jan 18 #80

I think mine Henry203 Jan 18 #82

That is Wallgreens and/or his liability insurance IbogaProject Jan 18 #79

Seems Like a Walgreens Pharmacy Issue Catzer Jan 19 #83