2007-01-26 06:21:53 · 19 answers · asked by hytowercr 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Call your hometown pharmacy that has your Rx and see if they have stores in your current area, or an affiliate company that will accept your Rx to be transferred to. Keep in mind that if you have an insurance company subsidizing your Rx, that the "other" pharmacy may not honor it.
Just takes a couple of phone calls, or a visit to the internet to their homepage.
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2007-01-26 06:29:52 · answer #1 · answered by YRofTexas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, provided you have the bottle from your home pharmacy OR the prescription number. Barring that, if you have the info for the home pharmacy, they can call them and get the info. This assumes a couple of things: 1) you have refills left remaining; 2) you know what pharmacy you used, and it is a public pharmacy (if you got it filled at a military base or university hospital they may not release the info).
Of course if you used a national chain (cvs, walgreen's etc) then they would have your info in the computer and pull it directly off their internal system.
Remember, if you do this for a medication you regularly take, make sure to transfer the prescription BACK to your home pharmacy after you get back.
2007-01-26 14:30:52 · answer #2 · answered by Shredded Cottage Cheese 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I work at Rite Aid, and I know that all the Rite Aid rx computers across the country are linked together. Wal-Mart probably has the same sort of system. If your hometown rx is not a chain, an rx in the state where you are currently staying should be able to call your hometown rx or your doctor for the information.
2007-01-26 14:32:13 · answer #3 · answered by rabecky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the pharmacy...if it's a national chain (i.e. Walgreens or Rite Aid) they can just call from where you are to your home pharmacy and get the info or even get it online...if you are through the VA, the local hospital will contact your hospital and get the information (we had to do that once). Most of the time, though, the local pharmacy can contact your home pharmacy and just take the info over the phone.
2007-01-26 14:31:18 · answer #4 · answered by Patricia H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you normally get your prescription filled at a large pharmacy, such as Walgreens or CVS, those records will be accessible to the pharmacist at the same chain in any other state. Your only problem may be if you have a schedule II narcotic, such as morphine patches or some anxiety medications, such as Lorazepam. Those are under federal regulations. Other than that, you should have no problem taking any other prescription in to any drugstore and getting it filled/refilled. Enjoy yourself while traveling!
2007-01-26 14:34:38 · answer #5 · answered by Diana A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. For example, if your name is in the system for a CVS in one state, you can get it filled at a CVS at another state. However, if you are going to a pharmacy that you've never been before, most likely they will call your doctor for verification and then they will call your insurance.
They do all the work. You just present them with the information.
2007-01-26 14:35:48 · answer #6 · answered by Scott D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the state. I know MA does not allow Rx to be called in. call a local pharmacy and ask.
2007-01-26 14:29:01 · answer #7 · answered by imnotachickenyoureaturkey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you use CVS or Walgreens you can use anyone anywhere. If not then you can also call your Dr. and have them call a Pharmacy where you are at and have them fill the prescription for you....hope this helps good luck!!
2007-01-26 14:28:46 · answer #8 · answered by ~♥Aimee♥~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, wherever you go to get it filled you just let them know where in your state you get it filled and at what place. They call the pharmacy there and get all the information and get in touch with your insurance if you have any and it can be filled. Depending on how quickly the pharmacists move is how quick you can get your meds.
2007-01-26 14:29:07 · answer #9 · answered by babycakes7795 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the pharmacy of your choice in the state where you are and give them the number off the side of the medicine bottle.
They will call your pharmacy in your home state and transfer the prescription.
RN
2007-01-26 14:27:51 · answer #10 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋