Questions regarding Pharmacy "Gods"

[SimplyStupid]

I am addressing this with all of you because I need help/suggestions as to what exactly are my rights as a HUMAN BEING. First, I know I am an addict and my judgement is clouded and biased because of that, first and formost. This has been a trying time for me and somewhat a large roller coaster ride that I seem to constantly be on. I don't know how I can explain all this to you kind folks without confusing you, so please bear with me and I promise not to take anything said back to me the wrong way. Okay, it all started with me doc shopping. The first time I was caught the doc was very nice to me. When his nurse confronted me with it I was so embarrased and so humbled by her words I just said how sorry I was for doing it and I apologized profusely to her. Well, when I got home there was a message on my machine from her saying my Doc and her wanted to help me get off these meds and he was willing to do it slow. Well, ofcourse that was fine with me because I was in NO way ready to stop, I just kept on using him right along with the other ones that had not been notified. She told me it was the pharmacy that called their attention to it. Okay--fast forward--its now 8 months and I have still been Doc shopping...about a month or so ago I posted my first post when I was busted again for Doc shopping, this time the Doc was in no way shape or form concerned about me, he was pissed (as he should of been)...so I was forced to come to terms with withdrawals for like a week. See, I use 6 docs. So I've been slowly getting caught this month with them all. The last episode went a little like this, I went in, begged and pleaded for some vics and he gave in and wrote me a script for 30....went to the pharmacy that I always use with this doc and they filled it, no questions. Those ran out and then I went to another Doc and told him I lost my pills...I know, I know, that was weak but it worked. I went to the pharmacy to get them filled and thats when it blowed. He came around and said, he knew about the script I had just filled earlier that week and he called my doc. I apologized (once again humiliated) and left....went to another Doc later on and got a script but went to a totally NEW pharm. out of town and had them filled. I apologize for this being so long. OkaY, we are getting close to the end. I go to my last Doc last week, but prior to going to him, I asked to see my file to see if there was any documentation in it regarding him being notified of what I was doing and there was nothing in it. So, I go in to see him and he came in and read me a letter that he dictated that referenced all of my activity in the past weeks. (Pharmacy) So, he says, Im gonna send you to a pain specialist so you can get yourself help, he was like, if you are having this much pain and you need all this medication you need to see a Pain Management Doc. His nurse made me the appt. and I told her to ask the Doc if he would be willing to give me some meds to last me till I saw the Pain Doc. She did and she said what Pharmacy do we need to call it in to, I told her...I thought well, he already knows about me, its not like I got anything to loose right? Well, I get to the pharm. and jerk says you need to call the Docs office. So I did, well, yep, you guessed it, she said you just had 30 filled friday and its just Tues. I was like, yeah and what part of this don't you understand?? I am ADDICTED to this things!! So, here is my question...How did the pharmacy know of my activity? I don't use insurance....so how did this happen? Yall know I was using around 4 to 5 pharmacies. Some big chains and the others mom and pop stores. So is it tied directily to my social or what? Any help would be great, again I apologize for this book I have wrote. By the way, Im to go the PM doc in the morning and I don't see how he will help me since he will know of my past actions. Thanks SS

[User 205000]

Scheduled drug presciptions are logged directly into the DEA computer, and each pharmacy has a terminal for the data input. I believe it is based on your SS number, however they can cross match with name, address, doctor, specific drug, etc. When the DEA data base indicates usage above prescribed levels, it triggers all kinds of problems. And yes, if you try to give them a fake SS number and get caught (friend of mine tried this stunt), you will have big problems with the DEA. They are now cracking down on internet pharmacies, and can track site orders via email address. I hope this is a big wake up call for you.

[John 3:16]

I have wondered about that. I have a relative that has or had a script out for Lortab 10, Endocet, and Tylox at the same time at the same pharmacy. The pharmacy did question her as to why she had so many scripts and she replied that she and her doctor were trying to find something that would releive her pain and they filled it. Recently, she just had another script filled for Tylox at a pharmacy across the street from the pharmacy where all these others were filled. How has that been allowed- because they are mostly (except one) by the same doctor?

M

[SimplyStupid]

thanks User and M...so what "level" are you considered using to much? I mean, I know I am, but I am just curious as to exactly HOW this is tracked and at what point are you allowed? Like, what you say User, all the data is entered into the DEA? When the Doc writes you a script the script has his DEA # on it, when the pharmacy fills it, is it logged into the system like that? Did the DEA input a comuptor program nationwide for all the pharmacies no matter what pharm. you use? I really still don't see how this is done and Im not wanting to know how so I can beat the system, because trust me, I don't wanta screw with the Federal boys at ANY level. Yes, it is a wake up call, I still have no idea as to why I ever jumped back into this addiction thing to begin with. You couldnt force feed a benzo down my throat but these pain pills have really got me. I was clean for almost 2 years and a trip to the dang dentist started this all over again. But, I still don't understand how your privacy isnt being comprimized with these holier than thou pharmacists trying to play God. It is just very upsetting to know this. Even my Doc when I called him back said, yes he knew my situation but with the pharmacist taking it upon hisself to tell him his hands were tied. Whats it him (phar.) anyway...he gets his check at the end of the month whether I die or not. Im just pissed at myself and everything at the moment. Mostly myself.

[dschne]

Just had to say I remeber that feeling when a pharm did that to me.WHAT who do you think you are I thaught and was really pissed but also very high and addicded to hydro cough med then tussionex and yes they will find out they share info from pharm to pharm . Boy do you sound like Me when it happened to me but now I can go into that same store and see her and smile and even say hi nice lady.......just for what its worth.....