I had about 3 meds prescribed to me and have no prescription coverage. After I got the first 2 filled and paid my dr visit, I was unable to fill the third which was bumping close to $150 alone. How long do you have from the date a prescription is written, to get it filled before they will no longer accept it? Thanks
2006-07-21 17:01:11 · 6 answers · asked by Callie B 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
depends on the medication. most are one year. narcotics (class II) are 30 days. if you have money troubles and can't afford medications check out www.needymeds.com
2006-07-21 17:10:41 · answer #1 · answered by Sugar 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why not ask your doctor if he can order a cheaper medication that has the same effects? There are so many meds and the prices vary greatly. Most doctors will order a cheaper alternative if they are aware of your financial situation.
BTW, most prescriptions have only 6 months to be filled before they lapse but refills are good for up to a year. However, if it is a "controlled" drug, it must be filled within 5 days.
2006-07-21 17:12:27 · answer #2 · answered by ilse72 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be too late to do it this time because doctors don't always get a lot of samples of everything but next time that happens ask the doctor if they have any samples. They give them out all the time to patients that they know don't have coverage or are on limited income. They get them free from the pharmaceutical reps along with notepads, pens, etc. Don't think twice about asking - most doctors are really great about doing it if they have any of the medication on hand.
2006-07-21 18:00:28 · answer #3 · answered by Sonie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-21 17:09:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
prescriptions are good for 1 year
2006-07-21 17:05:12 · answer #5 · answered by Sandra K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's usually good for 1 year.
2006-07-21 17:07:35 · answer #6 · answered by cellular 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋