Scripts filled when Out of State - Pain Management Message Board

babs17 · 05-17-2007, 12:38 PM

I am leaving for Florida for 3 weeks this upcoming Sunday. There is an AquaTherapy group that I want to join to see if that is a better Rehab for me to get through this Physical Therapy with better results than I am currently having. My parents home is there.
Anyway, I just saw my PM MD and my next refills are due next Wed. He would rather the scripts wait to be filled until then. I have the scripts but they say "Do Not Dispense until 5/23/07". I am getting all of my other meds (Celebrex, Elavil, Prevacid) filled this week, but the Oxy's cannot be filled til Wed. I have enough for another week, but the problem is that I will be in Florida with these scripts when its time to be refilled. What can I do to make sure that I can get them filled for the additional other 2 weeks?? Can my Pharmacy here do anything?? I am one that likes to keep all my meds coming from one pharmacy.

Fabrashamx · 05-17-2007, 12:46 PM

Ask your pharmacist here what you should do. If its a chain pharmacy, He will probably tell you to take it in to a florida store of the same chain.

I'm thinking maybe the best way is to leave the actual prescription with your pharmacy, and then request to be allowed to pick it up at one of their florida stores on the fill date.

Either way, your pharmacist will know best. Just make sure you speak to a real pharmacist and not just an aide, as they may not know all the ins and outs of filling schedule II meds.

Good luck and please let us know what happens, helps everyone when one of us learns something new!

Your Friend, Fabby

madhatter · 05-17-2007, 01:00 PM

What you do is ask the doc. when its time for your refill,instead of getting a whole months worth,ask for enough to cover you until 2 days before you go to FLA. then get your months supply,this way,your not asking for extra,my doc. loved this idea.Let me know what you think.

Fabrashamx · 05-17-2007, 01:04 PM

That is an awesome idea, Mad! and it would certainly solve the problem!
I know most docs allow one early fill a year for vacations, but your way is better.

Hugs, Fabby

madhatter · 05-17-2007, 06:59 PM

Thanks Fab. I go away at least 2 times a yr. And thats what I do.