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…         Speaking of `war’…  I went to stop by a local pharmacy today to try and get one of those little gadgets that’s supposed to measure your blood pressure via a `cuff’ around your finger and found that they were `temporarily?’ closed.

yeah watch how fast the temporary turns into permanant. Went to the one where I got one of my scripts filled as that one needed to be refilled and asked the pharmacist if they knew where I could find one and was told that the only place they knew of having any had been closed by the DEA.

thta’s why there is the March against pain.  We’re all tired of this. Yup!  You guessed it!  The `hometown’ pharmacy!  All this leaves us with are the `chain’ operations.  (With, of course, their corresponding `attitudes’!)  I wasn’t able to get much more than some `drivel’ about the closed pharmacy not doing `something’ right and not reporting `frequent fliers’ or `over prescribing doctors’.  All of which sounds *very* funny since every time I’ve shopped there they have been very meticulous about making certain that all the "I’s were dotted and the "T"s crossed on prescriptions.

yeah but Bobyou’re not the DEA Since this has happened in less than two weeks I’m wondering just where I’m going to get the scripts that I have that were filled and have refills for with them refilled.  (I only have one script that I get at the `chain’ and that was only because at the time I first got it they were the only place open at the time.  And I was going to go back to the `local’ pharmacy on the `next round’.  AARRRGGGGHHHHH!!!)

welcome to the wonderful war against chronic pain patients.It’s not much fun. that’s why it’s so important to me.  I don’t get a lot of anything that my doctor could get in trouble for…okay yes she will give me shots of demerol if I need them but I don’t need them that often.  I’m not getting involved for me.  My scripts all get filled no problem.  well except that one time with the imitrex but that was pure stupitidity on their part. Now they’ll go after the doctor that they think were giving out to many pain meds.  I hope t’s not your Bob.  I really do your friend Karen

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… I spoke to the nurse at "the front" and explained the situation …

You make getting a prescription filled sound like a war. Which it is!                            - jqt –

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Well, in this household a "flarp" would be, and here I’m being extremely polite, a bottom burp that’s gone accidentally wrong, thus necessitating a quick visit to the lavatory and the dry cleaners….    Oh!  You mean…  Ahem…  `Lumpy Farts’?  Sorry about that but that’s what they’ve always been called around here.  (IE: Misery is a…  ) —     Doleo ergo sum,       Bob Whiston           AKA        -HALFPINT-

Well:-) Here’s me trying to be polite – possibly the first time in many a long year and Whiston goes and blows it! Then again, should I use the phrase, "blows it" in this context????? Hugs (from a safe distance) Helen S

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Hi Alfred, I called my doc the day after I wrote the original post. Of course, I spoke to the nurse at "the front" and explained the situation to her. She said she noted it in her computer file….we’ll see tomorrow! ~Miki ..the early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese…

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I have a neuro appt on Thursday and wanted to be sure that what refills I needed and which ones were on file at the pharmacy. (You see, my neuro writes out all scripts on one page, so when I need only one at the time, I ask the pharmacist to put the remaining scripts on file until I need them. I also do this becasue, as we all know, if you refill too much a once, the pharm calls the doc and everyone starts looking at you very suspiciously.) So anyway, I called the pharm and told them I needed some refills (BCP, Paxil, and Fioricet). I also asked them if they still had a refill on file for Flexeril…I didn’t need it, still have plenty, but wanted to know so that when I go to the doc on Thursday I can tell him what scipts I need refills on).  So, the idiots at the pharmacy say the computer is in use and they would look it up and get back with me. Then, they promply hang up with me and call my neuro and tell him I’m waiting for a refill. I never asked them to do this! I just wanted to know if they were on file or not. So, not long after this transpired, I went to the pharmacy to pick up my other refills and ask if the Flexeril is on file. These creeps yell in a loud booming voice i front of all the other custumers that MY DOCTOR HAS DENIED MY REQUEST FOR A REFILL. UGGGHHHH!!!! Jerksidiotssmuglittlesobs. I thought that was embarrassing enough, but when I got home I had a message from my neuro’s office claiming that I had been denied a refill and that their policy is to only give scripts at appt’s blah, blah, blah…Of couse, I know this…GEEZ, it’s pasted on every surface in the office.  Now I’m MORTIFIED!!!! I have this appt on Thurs and this doc will think I’m some junkie or something because this pharmacy is staffed with a bunch of half witted troglidytes. I hope my doc understands when I go in and try to explain this on Thursday.

Miki, you should have called you Neurolgist immediately upon getting his/her message, but better late than never as they say. Why not call your neurologist today and explain the mix up otherwise explain it at your visit tomarroy. Frankly if your neurologist dosen’t understand you should be looking for a new neurologist. Trust id the back bone of a doctor-patient relationship and if your doctor won’t offord it to you you should go else where.                                        Sincerely                                         |///                                        ~ ~  //                                 —–o00o-(_)-o00o—–                                    Alfred A. Skrocki                       Visit my Do-It-Yourself Aquarium WEB page at;                        http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/6251                                      .ooo0   0ooo.                                 —–(   )—(   )—–                                       (     ) /                                        _)   (_/

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Ohhhh Bob…  You haven’t lived until you have Flarped at least once  :) Ronnie

And how many times have you flarped my friend?? p.s. see my definition of flarping:-) Hugs, Helen S

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Jane, Go to store ..  buy navy beans .. don’t take the snappers out.. Ronnie DBA Ronmum

Ah yes, beans can have a initiating effect on flarping…. Hugs, Helen S  

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Tek, Actually, I have complained loudly about my pharmacy — both to the head pharmacist and corporate office.  Yes, I’ve gotten apologies from them, a couple of free prescriptions here and there, but to me, (a consultant helping large corporations qualify for the national Baldrige quality award!) the damage is done in my mind. There is little they can do to change their image to me other than improve vastly and demonstrate that improvement over time.  And you’re right, I have no interest in suing, just in receiving good service. I agree though.  As "pain" customers, we don’t often protest loudly enough about the care we receive — be it our pharmacies or our health care professionals.  I know that some days I just feel too lousy to "fight the good fight," and often by the time I DO feel well enough, the incident has moved to the back row of my mind.  Perhaps that is why this type of behavior is perpetuated. Judy "In that night there was music in my mind . . . And through music my soul began to soar! And I heard as I’d never heard before . . ."

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Got rid of them with one big  "Flarp"    Huh?  "Flarp!"???? —     Doleo ergo sum,       Bob Whiston           AKA        -HALFPINT-       ANACONISM Home Page: http://www.abwam.com/ibecc/anacon             Data: 303.659.8294  970.785.0217 300-33.6K               NCC-1701 ENTERPRISE  (FidoNet 1:104/769) "If you’re going to (mis)quote me, at least SPELL my NAME Correctly!"

 Well, in this household a "flarp" would be, and here I’m being extremely polite, a bottom burp that’s gone accidentally wrong, thus necessitating a quick visit to the lavatory and the dry cleaners…. Hugs all, helen S

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Jane, Go to store ..  buy navy beans .. don’t take the snappers out.. Ronnie DBA Ronmum Queen Of Hugs                

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Ohhhh Bob…  You haven’t lived until you have Flarped at least once  :) Ronnie Queen Of Hugs                

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Ronnie! RonMum! Teach me how to Flarp! so I can use it on pesky boyfriends! Please, oh please!!!! Jane in AZ * I hope to be the kind of person my dog thinks I am *

Good one Miki!!  I knew some old boyfriends that fit that description. Got rid of them with one big  "Flarp" Ronnie  :) Queen Of Hugs

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Got rid of them with one big  "Flarp"         Huh?  "Flarp!"????

It’s a new word bob we only use it for the worst pharmacies you see Karen

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Miki, thank you for taking the time to help us all out.  I can think of several reasons to keep that definition on hand. Like for the next Troll – er….Troglodyte that comes along insisting the NG is wrong and they have the only way.   Thank you Thank you, Thank you. Now if it was as easy to keep either H/A free or at low volume – Ah spring migraines…. Tek – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Bob, oh Bob!!! I was closer than I ever imagined! The word is spelled troglodyte and has several meanings…my favorite is as follows: a person  who lives so secluded a life as to not know current events of the day; is so opinionated as to condem everyone who disagrees with him; he scorns everthing that doesn’t meet with his approval. Now, the word comes from the meaning "one who creeps into holes". These definitions definately fit my pharmacist to a "T"!!! (it also describes a few former bosses and boyfriends…). So, after all this exhaustive research <slumping over in chair, you and the rest of the ng have learned the true meaning of troglodyte. (sorry for going off on a side trip everyone  :)  I just couldn’t help myself! ~Miki ..the early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese…

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Janet, document these errors – they can be life threatening – and mail copies to your Doctor, the Pharmacy Board in your state, and the head Pharmacist – and or head of chain at main office. No one who needs medicine needs this sort of treatment. The inquisition is supposed to be over. Tek

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Please remember that even Walgreens needs to perform to a certain standard to maintain their drug license – and that when you start documenting these "mistakes" and sending then to the Pharmacy review board in your state/the Wallgreens Corp office, and the head Pharmacist at your store – they will have to stop…and they can not even ‘bait’ you after – there are laws to protect us. If we do not stand together, we will be treated as they wish us to be treated… And I will NEVER stand up for that, nor sit – if they take my money, I DEMAND the services and goods for which I have paid.  I may not sue, but they will know I was there and not happy. Do not accept 5th rate service.   Go write letters now! Tek Yeah, this pushes alllllllllll my buttons – - hard. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have a neuro appt on Thursday and wanted to be sure that what refills I needed and which ones were on file at the pharmacy. (You see, my neuro writes out all scripts on one page, so when I need only one at the time, I ask the pharmacist to put the remaining scripts on file until I need them. <snip Miki, Don’t feel bad…my pharmacy too is about as incompetent as one can get.  It’s so frustrating too when their stupidity filters over into your doctor’s office!  I’ve called to ask a question about my meds and had them call my doc to ask for refills, only for the doctor’s office to call me back and ask what I’m up to!  On two different occasions, they’ve actually handed me WRONG meds, they’ve denied me legitimate refills because their records are screwed up, and even changed the quantity of pills written on my scripts (causing me to ultimately pay much more for my meds than I should have!) Complaining thus far hasn’t gotten me anywhere and unfortunately due to insurance I can only have my scripts filled at Walgreens — and this is the only Walgreens in a 10 mile radius.   Judy "In that night there was music in my mind . . . And through music my soul began to soar! And I heard as I’d never heard before . . ."

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Print out your post and the replies – send them in a letter copied to both your doctor, and to the head Pharmacist at your Pharmacy – Not all the laws are the same in every state – but from what I know of CA law – the bozos at the pharmacy counter just broke a slew of them – and your Doctor should know EXACTLY what they did – so he can start writing out ’scripts ONE AT A TIME like is proper…. Remember that if we do not stand up for ethical treatment – we gonna get what they think we deserve – - – Write that letter and mail it NOW Anyone else with Medical/Law experience to help here??? Tek – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I have a neuro appt on Thursday and wanted to be sure that what refills I needed and which ones were on file at the pharmacy. (You see, my neuro writes out all scripts on one page, so when I need only one at the time, I ask the pharmacist to put the remaining scripts on file until I need them. I also do this becasue, as we all know, if you refill too much a once, the pharm calls the doc and everyone starts looking at you very suspiciously.) So anyway, I called the pharm and told them I needed some refills (BCP, Paxil, and Fioricet). I also asked them if they still had a refill on file for Flexeril…I didn’t need it, still have plenty, but wanted to know so that when I go to the doc on Thursday I can tell him what scipts I need refills on).  So, the idiots at the pharmacy say the computer is in use and they would look it up and get back with me. Then, they promply hang up with me and call my neuro and tell him I’m waiting for a refill. I never asked them to do this! I just wanted to know if they were on file or not. So, not long after this transpired, I went to the pharmacy to pick up my other refills and ask if the Flexeril is on file. These creeps yell in a loud booming voice i front of all the other custumers that MY DOCTOR HAS DENIED MY REQUEST FOR A REFILL. UGGGHHHH!!!! Jerksidiotssmuglittlesobs. I thought that was embarrassing enough, but when I got home I had a message from my neuro’s office claiming that I had been denied a refill and that their policy is to only give scripts at appt’s blah, blah, blah…Of couse, I know this…GEEZ, it’s pasted on every surface in the office.  Now I’m MORTIFIED!!!! I have this appt on Thurs and this doc will think I’m some junkie or something because this pharmacy is staffed with a bunch of half witted troglidytes. I hope my doc understands when I go in and try to explain this on Thursday. ~Miki ..the early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese…

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Good one Miki!!  I knew some old boyfriends that fit that description. Got rid of them with one big  "Flarp" Ronnie  :) Queen Of Hugs                

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Bob, my dearest, a troglidyte is anything or anyone you wish it to be. It’s sort of an all purpose put down…call someone a troglidyte and they know it must be bad…but they’re not sure. Leaves ‘em wondering. I know it really is a word, but am not sure of the meaning. I’ll check and letcha know. And, by the way, all troglidytes are half-witted. ~Miki ..the early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese…

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Bob, oh Bob!!! I was closer than I ever imagined! The word is spelled troglodyte and has several meanings…my favorite is as follows: a person  who lives so secluded a life as to not know current events of the day; is so opinionated as to condem everyone who disagrees with him; he scorns everthing that doesn’t meet with his approval. Now, the word comes from the meaning "one who creeps into holes". These definitions definately fit my pharmacist to a "T"!!! (it also describes a few former bosses and boyfriends…). So, after all this exhaustive research <slumping over in chair, you and the rest of the ng have learned the true meaning of troglodyte. (sorry for going off on a side trip everyone  :)  I just couldn’t help myself! ~Miki ..the early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese…

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My husband and I both use Albuteral (sp?) for our asthma.  On more than one occasion, I have gone in to pick up our refills and only received one because they "didn’t realize" it was to separate prescriptions for two different people!!  And our first names aren’t even similar!  Of course, then I have to wait another 20 minutes to get the second prescription filled. –Kelly – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Yup…..know how that goes.  My pharmacy is the only one on my insurance plan in about 20 miles or more.  So far they have messed up #s of refills, not told me when things weren’t covered, and even messed up DOSAGES printed on labels.  Argh!  At least with that one, they have the dose too high, so I just keep getting it filled and now have extras – it’s an inhaler, so when they think it’s 3 puffs per dose instead of 2, I get 2 inhalers per month.   janet

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Yup…..know how that goes.  My pharmacy is the only one on my insurance plan in about 20 miles or more.  So far they have messed up #s of refills, not told me when things weren’t covered, and even messed up DOSAGES printed on labels.  Argh!  At least with that one, they have the dose too high, so I just keep getting it filled and now have extras – it’s an inhaler, so when they think it’s 3 puffs per dose instead of 2, I get 2 inhalers per month.   janet

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(Miki Hamilton) writes: half witted troglidytes.

I have decided that *this* will be my new word for the day!!!! )) Could you please give me a better definition than "Miki’s Pharmicist" in case anyone asks to to explain!!!!! Sorry to hear about your bad experience….but I guess that’s what can be expected when dealing with troglidytes…..especially half witted ones!!!!! ? Should that be a capital "T" in troglidytes, or by capitalizing it, would that automatically mean that he is a full-witted Troglidyte? Bob I wouldn’t normally make fun of a bad situation, but since you’re doing so well….;-)

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I have a neuro appt on Thursday and wanted to be sure that what refills I needed and which ones were on file at the pharmacy. (You see, my neuro writes out all scripts on one page, so when I need only one at the time, I ask the pharmacist to put the remaining scripts on file until I need them.

<snip Miki, Don’t feel bad…my pharmacy too is about as incompetent as one can get.  It’s so frustrating too when their stupidity filters over into your doctor’s office!  I’ve called to ask a question about my meds and had them call my doc to ask for refills, only for the doctor’s office to call me back and ask what I’m up to!  On two different occasions, they’ve actually handed me WRONG meds, they’ve denied me legitimate refills because their records are screwed up, and even changed the quantity of pills written on my scripts (causing me to ultimately pay much more for my meds than I should have!) Complaining thus far hasn’t gotten me anywhere and unfortunately due to insurance I can only have my scripts filled at Walgreens — and this is the only Walgreens in a 10 mile radius.   Judy "In that night there was music in my mind . . . And through music my soul began to soar! And I heard as I’d never heard before . . ."

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I have a neuro appt on Thursday and wanted to be sure that what refills I needed and which ones were on file at the pharmacy. (You see, my neuro writes out all scripts on one page, so when I need only one at the time, I ask the pharmacist to put the remaining scripts on file until I need them. I also do this becasue, as we all know, if you refill too much a once, the pharm calls the doc and everyone starts looking at you very suspiciously.) So anyway, I called the pharm and told them I needed some refills (BCP, Paxil, and Fioricet). I also asked them if they still had a refill on file for Flexeril…I didn’t need it, still have plenty, but wanted to know so that when I go to the doc on Thursday I can tell him what scipts I need refills on).  So, the idiots at the pharmacy say the computer is in use and they would look it up and get back with me. Then, they promply hang up with me and call my neuro and tell him I’m waiting for a refill. I never asked them to do this! I just wanted to know if they were on file or not. So, not long after this transpired, I went to the pharmacy to pick up my other refills and ask if the Flexeril is on file. These creeps yell in a loud booming voice i front of all the other custumers that MY DOCTOR HAS DENIED MY REQUEST FOR A REFILL. UGGGHHHH!!!! Jerksidiotssmuglittlesobs. I thought that was embarrassing enough, but when I got home I had a message from my neuro’s office claiming that I had been denied a refill and that their policy is to only give scripts at appt’s blah, blah, blah…Of couse, I know this…GEEZ, it’s pasted on every surface in the office.  Now I’m MORTIFIED!!!! I have this appt on Thurs and this doc will think I’m some junkie or something because this pharmacy is staffed with a bunch of half witted troglidytes. I hope my doc understands when I go in and try to explain this on Thursday. ~Miki ..the early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese…

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