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Skittles

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55. I absolutely feel for those folk

Fri Jan 17, 2025, 09:14 PM

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I once had some bad back pain for short period of time and all I could think about was how it would be to live the rest of my life like that...I honestly don't think I could.......I do understand.

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Furious! [View all] Mossfern 10 hrs ago OP

Do you think they were speaking on behalf of your insurance company and not Walgreens? LeftInTX 10 hrs ago #1

The doc sent in the script Mossfern 10 hrs ago #3

Easy way to check would be to go to another pharmacy .... aggiesal 10 hrs ago #7

Gotta be careful with that! forgotmylogin 9 hrs ago #16

The only time I've gotten a paper script recently was after hours at the minor emergency clinic. LeftInTX 8 hrs ago #25

I would think that would happen if a person went to multiple pharmacy's in a short period of time ... aggiesal 8 hrs ago #40

This is pretty much right. My mom had spinal stenosis and was on oxy. forgotmylogin 9 hrs ago #15

Thank you! Mossfern 8 hrs ago #29

My son goes through this every month Lifeafter70 10 hrs ago #2

I feel for him! Mossfern 10 hrs ago #5

people who abuse pain meds suck too Skittles 10 hrs ago #8

Absolutely Mossfern 9 hrs ago #10

My Mother died from an OxyContin overdose SARose 8 hrs ago #30

where did I trash people in chronic pain? Skittles 8 hrs ago #32

That's okay SARose 5 hrs ago #53

I absolutely feel for those folk Skittles 5 hrs ago #55

Whatever happened to, "First, do no harm." One MIGHT be forgiven for niyad 9 hrs ago #18

They are just following the agreed ruling in the settlement that cost them $5 billion. MichMan 10 hrs ago #4

That article was from 2022 Mossfern 9 hrs ago #14

I guess they weren't enforcing it as much as they should have. MichMan 9 hrs ago #17

I wonder how often Mossfern 9 hrs ago #19

It's a stupid policy but it keeps the dea agents safe from chasing real drug dealers questionseverything 8 hrs ago #35

Hi Mossfern SimplyHadEnough 8 hrs ago #31

The rules for controlled medications have been " relaxed" since Covid. They are going back into effect this year with tulipsandroses 8 hrs ago #36

I did not know this. LeftInTX 7 hrs ago #41

I work in Mental Health. Pain Management has different rules they have to adhere to. tulipsandroses 7 hrs ago #50

None of that describes my little deal. I went to the doc that day and he faxed it in. LeftInTX 6 hrs ago #51

Yes, it's possible they may not fill if they are low in stock tulipsandroses 5 hrs ago #56

It would appear DENVERPOPS 7 hrs ago #48

actually, it's not unusual for folk who look like you to sell such meds Skittles 10 hrs ago #6

I'd rather people who don't need it get the drugs as opposed to those who need it being denied. Elessar Zappa 9 hrs ago #11

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles 9 hrs ago #12

the abuse of pain meds is why they've "cracked down" so hard on them Skittles 9 hrs ago #13

Ding Ding Ding! Mossfern 9 hrs ago #22

Addicts will get their supply no matter what Keepthesoulalive 8 hrs ago #38

Florida pressures doctors and pharmacies to not prescribe opioids. rubbersole 9 hrs ago #9

Who you gonna call grandpamike1 9 hrs ago #20

There is a grandpamike1 9 hrs ago #21

NO Skittles 8 hrs ago #33

Does your insurance cover a doctor's visit Bluetus 9 hrs ago #23

Yes and the very expensive MRI is as well Mossfern 9 hrs ago #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 8 hrs ago #26

A pharmacist can demand you need an MRI before filling a script? -nt CrispyQ 8 hrs ago #27

It's always this way with controlled substances. I would say call your doctor's office - maybe they can give you a SheltieLover 8 hrs ago #28

That's what happens when people are allowed to sue pharmacies like Walgreens & CVS, for DOING THEIR JOB, filling scripts krawhitham 8 hrs ago #34

sorry to read about your experience and pain ClaudetteCC 8 hrs ago #37

I'm so sorry proud patriot 8 hrs ago #39

Politicians and ForgedCrank 7 hrs ago #42

Your description of yourself reminds me Conjuay 7 hrs ago #43

if they don't do that Skittles 7 hrs ago #44

I hear you. Prayers. Joinfortmill 7 hrs ago #45

I quit going to the local CVS and started driving 20 miles to the closest Walmart for that very reason Cheezoholic 7 hrs ago #46

My pain management doc Mossfern 7 hrs ago #49

DOJ sues Walgreens, alleging it 'knowingly' filled millions of prescriptions that lacked legitimate medical purposes SheltieLover 7 hrs ago #47

The nurse friend at the VA hospital said they would come in with various excuses keithbvadu2 6 hrs ago #52

Profiling based on best gender and age estimates is optimal. DontBelieveEastisEas 5 hrs ago #54

Before the pandemic, the crackdown on pharmacies and doctors was scary and costly. summer_in_TX 2 hrs ago #57