In most cases this is perfectly acceptable. And there are always differences dependent on countries and state laws.
There are times when a health care provider will write a prescription for a specific dose, knowing it is only available from one pharmaceutical company in that dose and then sign the prescription, dispense as written, no substitutions allowed. This is sometimes done when there have been some issues with the bio availability of the medications made by other manufacturers.
2007-12-19 16:26:23
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answered by US_DR_JD 7
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Yes it is perfectly fine. I work in a pharmacy and sometimes the dosage of a drug that a doctor perscribes isn't contained entirely within one pill.
Many times we need to direct the patient to take 2 pills at the same time, or even split them into halves if they are too strong. You should speak directly to the pharmacist next time and ask about it, the pharmacist is there to help you. It may just be that the drug you are taking doesn't come in a 500mg pill.
2007-12-16 07:48:41
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answered by someguy456345 3
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If the doctor says 500mg, then it should be 500mg. If the pills only come in 250mg pills, then two is probably suitable. The pharmacist knows what he/she is doing. If you're in doubt, you should contact your doctor to confirm.
There should be specific instructions on the prescription that indicate how much to take, and that is usually not specified by the pharmacist. Only the doctor decides how much you take. The pharmacist is just there to explain that.
2007-12-16 07:47:18
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answered by Administrator 2
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Depends. Is it going to save you money? Often it does not - because the 250mg dose often is priced the same as the 500mg dose. In which case it's obvious the pharmacist is trying to boost his profit, and I'd find another so as not to be ripped off.
Ask the pharmacist why he or she cannot fill the prescription as written - i.e. sell you the dosage the doc ordered?
2007-12-16 07:52:24
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answered by Anonymous
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yes, 500mb daily can be 2 pills of 250mg taken at the same time or each pill/tablet/capsule one every 12 hours. The pharmacist can not change the prescribe dosage or the drug (unless the physician stipulates generic is okay).... I'm sure the pharmacist is following the prescribed orders of the doctor.
2007-12-16 07:48:45
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answered by tampico 6
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Yes, the pharmacy may not have had the 500mg. So 2 of the 250mg is as prescribed.
2007-12-16 07:46:26
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answered by smittybo20 6
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Yes - two times 250 IS 500. Contrary to popular belief, Pharmacists know MORE about drugs than doctors. They were schooled in one major area - pharmaceuticals. Period.
2007-12-16 07:47:11
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answered by ? 7
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Of course two pill that are 250mg equal 500mg.
2007-12-16 07:46:20
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answered by Little Lisa 3
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Yes the pharmacist is far more knowledgeable than Dr when it
comes to meds
2007-12-16 07:47:15
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answered by Anonymous
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Of course. Unless the MD wants it taken all at once and the pharmacist says take at different times.
2007-12-16 07:45:59
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answered by jum4321 3
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