Navigating Drug Shortages: Tips for Finding the Medication You Need

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Facing a shortage of your essential medication can be stressful. But with planning and proactive steps, you can increase your chances of getting the medication you need. Here’s a short guide based on an article from Vox.com. 1. Plan Ahead and Stay Informed: 2. Explore Independent Pharmacies: 3. Communicate with Your Doctor and Insurance: 4. Exhaust Pharmacy Options: 5. Seek …

Refills, New Prescriptions, Auto-Refills, Why Does My Pharmacy Say I Have No Refills but Dr. Forster Says He Sent in a Prescription?

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Once again I am going to try to explain this common problem in the practice. I hope it will help you understand this common dilemma and what you can do to prevent it affecting your care. By far the most common reason my office responds to a request for a refill with a “no” and yet the pharmacy won’t send …