When I get my perscription for a 4 month supply of medication why will they only give me 1 month at a time? Can I request the whole perscription up front?
2006-07-24 00:33:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Some people tend to self medicate, having only 1 month supply available at a time will make sure that you have enough to take properly for the entire 4 months...you can't lose them, take too many of them, or sell them (in bulk anyway).
2006-07-24 00:37:32 · answer #1 · answered by . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That has happened to me also. The pharmacist told me to ask the insurance company why.It is some time a pain to have to go back every 4 weeks to get another 4 weeks. By the way I couldn't get anyone from the insurance co on the phone who knew anything at all why. So typical of them.
2006-07-24 07:50:58 · answer #2 · answered by Bazinga 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I asked a pharmacist the same question. She said it helps patients without insurance to purchase medication. Several payments rather then one big payment.
Such as one medication I am taking is prescribed 3 months 90 pills,. 30 pills costs $124.00, 90 pills would costs $372.00,.
I know this is one of the reasons, but I'm sure thiers others.
2006-07-24 07:41:38 · answer #3 · answered by awesomefb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As BH says to stop you taking more than you should just because you think you need to.
Also, to stop overdose and to stop people selling it.
2006-07-24 07:41:37 · answer #4 · answered by Preacher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they do not want you to od
2006-07-24 07:35:08 · answer #5 · answered by JULIE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋