Rx refills shouldn't be this complicated

[Traci_Momof2]

Our doctor gave us 3 prescriptions at a time. We had visits every 3 months. And you could have asked Walgreens if a near by Walgreens had it in stock.

When they were still paper I used to get three at a time but that all changed when they went electronic.

[AubreeGrace17]

That sounds much more challenging than need be. Have you tried any other local pharmacies?

I actually used to get it from a local pharmacy that rarely had issues but they closed about a year ago. That's when I switched to Walgreens. Around here, once I find a place I am hesitant to switch because when we moved here three years ago not all pharmacies would even fill it. CVS and Walgreens said they couldn't get it at all and at the time Wal-Mart said they could get it but it would take two weeks. That's when I found the little local one. Obviously Walgreens changed on that since then but I don't know if others have or not.

Yikes, that sounds like an incredible hassle. Maybe you could give Walmart a call to see if anything has changed?

[Traci_Momof2]

When this used to happen, they could often ship them from another Walgreens. Have you tried asking that?

There is another Walgreens about 8 miles down the road. He has no school tomorrow so I don't really need it until Monday. Maybe I'll give them a couple days and then see if that's an option if they haven't received the shipment yet.

[carterscutie85]

I use Rite Aid and CVS for my meds and they let me know if there's going to be a delay.

[LiveWhatULove]

I am sorry. That really sucks. The system has some major flaws.

[silverdawn99]

My middle son is on that also and my Walgreens never have it. But oddly dillons did. But i just go thru the clinic he goes to now for it

[Thunderbug75]

You know when my son started on his meds in January, I was warned about all the safe guards put in place for controlled substances. I was told I had to pick up paper scripts, could only use 1 pharmacy, had to show ID and only his doctor would sign the prescrpition. Most of these things were not true.

Anyway, the clinic and pharmacy we use are ran by my employer. I have never had a problem getting his meds the same day I request a refill. Even when his Dr was on vacation another filled the script. I am sorry you are having to jump thru so many hoops.

[Mrs.ChuckBass]

so.....thats weird!!! I am also on ADHD meds, so I get that it can be a hassle!
but mine always has like 3 refills? at least....I have to stay with the same pharmacy, I can't just go here there or anywhere to get it filled and I only get the refill after x amount of time (30 days)

I can't imagine having to go see a doc every month for a refill script!! was he diagnosed by a family doctor or a psychiatrist?

[Rosehawk]

My doctor's office/Pharmacy say to allow up to two weeks for refills. This is why you don't wait until you're nearly out to get a refill. No wonder I nearly made the pharmacy tech cry when I told her I had enough of my son's ADHD meds that I could wait for the shipment to arrive a few days later.

[Mom of monkeys]

Our pharmacy won't take electronic. Must have a physical signature

Our doctor gave us 3 prescriptions at a time. We had visits every 3 months. And you could have asked Walgreens if a near by Walgreens had it in stock.

When they were still paper I used to get three at a time but that all changed when they went electronic.