My GP prescribed more Ventolin. He said to use it as needed. You can listen to my coughing 👂. Wednesday, I coughed at midnight. Slept, a glorious 5 hours. It was getting low, but I have prescriptions for more, and directions from the doctor to 'use as needed.' You can hear why.
Poor Joe phoned to see if the prescriptions are ready. She said she couldn't refill the Ventolin as my health insurance won't pay for it, as I was given a Ventolin canister July 18th by the pharmacist, as my GP was out of the office. WTF. I am gobsmacked. The insurance provider decided that based on a certain number of puffs a day, I can't have it yet. This I will fight. They are contraindicating my physicians' orders. The pharmacy said they could refill it, but I'd have to pay the $20 and wait until 4 p.m. In order to breathe?
They said goodbye and I hoarsely told him I am running out. Poor man. I didn't tell him I am nearly out. He called back and said we need it desperately. No one gets this. He is frustrated and angry. They said a couple of hours. Uh uh. They agreed to an hour. I know they are slammed. But seriously. What a shit show. Poor Joe. He's fighting COVID himself. I'm glad he phoned as I'd lose it. I know I shouldn't take it out on a cashier. He is on he edge, though.
When I am better, I'm getting on this. I'm going to get that money back. Not for me, but for the principle of the thing, and for anyone else who might face this.
I cannot imagine what people went through for the past few years. This is awful.
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We are going through it in our own way lately. I'll probably post about it tomorrow.
Yes, best to fork out the $ and fight it later.
I am so sorry to rad this. Go get them - when you are well enough.
Sorry you are having trouble with the meds, you should NOT have to fight for medicine needed to make you feel better.
Our son turned 26 and had to go off our insurance. The new insurance company wants to do "step therapy" on one of his important meds which is medspeak for trying something cheaper. He has already tried the other stuff and it didn't work. Falls on deaf ears.
Good luck and sending healing thoughts and prayers to you from Oklahoma.
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