i went to the doctor and after consultation and some examining he prescribed some medication in tablets form. i took the treatment and finished it. now i have the same problem again, for financial reasons i can not affort to go again for a consultation, can i go back to the chemist an ask the same prescription again without via the doctor?
2007-11-15 04:35:53 · 9 answers · asked by prof CILERM 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
No, a new prescription needs to be issued by the GP, depending on whether he feels it is appropriate, and there would be a new prescription charge.
2007-11-16 02:29:06 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but here are the usual US. rules: If it is a controlled substance (a narcotic) or is being prescribed for an infection that should heal/be better at the end of one course of treatment, there CAN BE a problem. Talk to the pharmacy. If there is a problem with refilling, call your doctor and tell them the situation. Doctor's offices are generally cooperative and understanding.
I have a now funny story about that. I wanted to share it because I thought it might bring a smile to your face: My Neurologist gave me some medication that was supposed to be taken for 7-10 days to avoid infection. I had just had Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant Surgery and, very shortly afterward, an additional proceedure connected with it. The pharmacy caught it after 5 months! Someone accidentally overlooked it on his end.
2007-11-15 05:04:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this was an antibiotic, they are not normally prescribed with refills. Pharmacists (chemists) are not licensed to prescribe. This would involve being licensed and qualified to diagnose, which they are not. Call the doctor, describe the problem and ask if another prescription can be phoned to the chemist.
2007-11-15 04:58:12 · answer #3 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just visit the same chemist (pharmacy) you got your medication last time and ask for buying the same medication. Some medications, such as Ibuprofen you can purchase it without prescription. Sometimes, the pharmacist would call the doctor to get his/her approval for providing you with those medications.
I get a one year long prescription for my eye drops. It means I can keep on buying it from the same pharmacy for a year.
2007-11-15 04:50:08 · answer #4 · answered by Haliman S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have...Ibuprophin 800. Once when I had my third child, which I never did take, and like a day after that. Got them both filled at the same place (just not on the same day)
2007-11-15 04:42:07 · answer #5 · answered by Dorothea D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you live. In the US, this is not possible. In Mexico, it is possible provided that the medication is not a controlled substance (e.g. something you could get high with). In India, it's also possible.
2007-11-15 04:39:45 · answer #6 · answered by Doxycycline 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only if you can buy the medication over the counter.if you have the same problem then obviously the medication didn't work.
2007-11-15 04:46:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are probably some clinics in your area that can charge you based on your income. Even your local health department can help you.
2007-11-15 04:49:57 · answer #8 · answered by Christine M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not if they were drugs that have to be presecribed by a doctor
2007-11-15 04:45:21 · answer #9 · answered by D B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋