My previous doctor would prescribe me three months worth of prescription (he'd put take 3 tablets 3 times a day, when I really only take one, once a day, therefore I get 3 months worth at the cost of one month) . . . .
my new doctor only gives me one months worth (one tablet a day), so I am having to pay around $180 a month in prescription cost, instead of the $180 I used to pay every three months
My boyfriend says I should just ask my new doctor to write me a prescription like my old doctor did, is this illegal? Will she do it? I really dont feel like spending $180 a month on a few pills.
2006-08-22 14:57:04 · 12 answers · asked by Astrid Beau Bega Belda Calixte 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
it is not illegal.whether ur new doctor will do it is another thing for you to think about.mind if i ask y the change of doctors?maybe u should just stick to the old one.it's "worth the money".
2006-08-22 15:00:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By all means, ask your new doctor to prescribe as your other doctor did. It's not illegal and most doctors want to help patients with prescription costs.
2006-08-22 22:04:19 · answer #2 · answered by Decoy Duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't illegal to ask but depending on the medication or what it is needed for it can be. For exampe, it's illegal for a doctor to prescribe you pills for heart problems if you don't have any.
2006-08-22 22:03:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go ahead and ask. If he says no, ask why not. Unless it is a strong narcotic it would not be illegal.
Especially with controlled substances such as narcotics, sometimes a new doctor will do that at first until they trust you and know how you are going to handle the medications and refills.
Never go in and say "my dog ate my pills!"
2006-08-22 22:02:02 · answer #4 · answered by Diane D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's certainly not illegal. Will she do it? Maybe, maybe not. Depends on the doctor. I've done the same thing for the same reasons. One doc did, the next wouldn't. Just explain to her that you can't afford to take your medication if she can't help you out.
2006-08-22 22:04:54 · answer #5 · answered by rummy714 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way that you are asking this question leads me to believe that you have insurance and your insurance limits you to one month of medication at a time. If so, then your previous doctor was committing insurance fraud.
2006-08-26 21:48:22 · answer #6 · answered by ringer9802 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,your doctor can do gust about anything the Patience needs.What you can do is hand him the paper explain to him what happened.If he still does not want to tell him you want a new doctor.
2006-08-22 22:17:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm wondering why you change your docotor. Anyway ask her if she can do it for you since your old doctor usually did, if she cannot, then maybe it's time to have a new doc.
2006-08-22 22:10:42 · answer #8 · answered by megalomanya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask the worst case senerio she could say no she might be sypathetic because of the money issue.
2006-08-22 22:01:15 · answer #9 · answered by happy-go-lucky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's certainly not illegal. He needs you to tell him if you need more.
2006-08-22 22:02:33 · answer #10 · answered by ginarene71 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋