I have been to my allergy Dr. twice now and I just need a refill for my asthma medicine which I have been using for years now... will she just refill it without me having to come in for another checkup?
2006-09-11 04:23:19 · 11 answers · asked by dream_fairy55 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I have seen this Dr twice now... for some reason she wants me to keep coming inevery few months even though I have had the same condition and meds for like 10 yrs.
2006-09-11 04:30:05 · update #1
Next time ask when you go in. But I would guess your doctor may want to see you and ask you how long you have been on the allergy medication, how effective it is, and make sure you know the side effects. Since she did not prescribe it in the first place, I doubt she will blindly give you a new script.
2006-09-11 04:26:57 · answer #1 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the medication, but for common ones (and especially for things like rescue inhalers and daily dosage asthma medications), you should be able to get a script that tells the pharmacy that it's good for two or three refills, enough to last six months to a year. Most doctors probably would want to have you come in for an office visit at least yearly, to ensure they know whether you're having any issues with your medication or if the dosage needs to be tweaked to improve effectiveness. At that time, your doctor would renew or change your prescription as he or she sees appropriate.
2006-09-11 04:31:52 · answer #2 · answered by theyuks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work for a doctor, and we will refill prescriptions as long as you have been in to see the doctor in the last nine months. Longer than that, and he asks the patient to come in for an appointment so he can make sure all is well and no medication adjustments are needed.
2006-09-11 04:29:37 · answer #3 · answered by AzOasis8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can probably call the office and leave a message for the doctor that you need a refill. They may opt to call in the prescription for you instead of having you come in.
2006-09-11 04:28:49 · answer #4 · answered by GirlUdontKnow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the physician. A lot of times, a physician would see you just because there are things that may change in the disease itself. There isn't a "cure" asthma only medicines that can help control it. So the physician would like to test you on the progression of the disease and see how you're lungs are functioning.
2006-09-11 04:33:36 · answer #5 · answered by jojomd_2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either have your druggest call for a refill or you yourself call the Doc's office and have them issue a script over the phone to the druggest. Many Doc's do this as well as druggest.
2006-09-11 04:30:22 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depeneds on your relationship with your doctor, what you have and the medication you are on...if you are looking to save money in your healthcare, this is one way to do it. This is explained in the book "Healthcare for Less" by Michelle Katz (see it on www.amazon.com for $10). You may also want to have him write a 90 supply of what you need and see if a generic drug is offered.
2006-09-12 12:35:11 · answer #7 · answered by Michelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most doctors will do so especially with a proven medical need. If you have been getting treated for asthma for a while, I don't think it will be a problem
2006-09-11 04:29:55 · answer #8 · answered by Slice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually the pharm will fill med if you have refills left. if not then you will need checkup especially if it has been over a year.
2006-09-11 04:28:40 · answer #9 · answered by twildman22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not often... They like you to come in for a visit... and make your co-pay... Then you get your new prescription for refills...
2006-09-11 04:30:42 · answer #10 · answered by deakjone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋