can i return my prescription for a different one?

Question

Alright here's the deal-

2 Months ago I had bronchitis. I needed to be checked out immediately, so I didn't get to see my regular doctor. She presecribed me a liquid form of medicine with codeine in it which really helped.

I called my regular doc today, because I think I have it again. So, he presribed me medicine over the phone for it. (saved me a trip there since I don't have health insurance)

I go to walgreens to pick it up, and I was confused because it was $35, but figured that since I just switched pharmacys the price must've gone up.

I get home and it's tablets (used for bronchitis but not what I wanted..way too pricey and plus, if you are sexually active, you have a greater chance of getting pregnant while on the pill). NOT what I wanted. Would I be able to exchange these for the liquid form do you think?

Answer 1

I would call and ask the pharmacist. Your doctor called in the prescription for the pill form. In my experience with my daughter, her doctor called for the capsule form for her medication instead of the solutabs. The pharmacist informed me that the doctor would have to call in for the solutabs if that's what she wants my daughter to have. If that's the case with you, just let your doctor know that you prefer the liquid form of the medication.

Answer 2

you may be able to get your doctor change the prescription, but unless the pharmacy made an error and gave you something that the doc did not order they wont exchange your meds for something else. after you take it away, they can't give to anyone else [would you want "second hand" medicine from just anyone?

Answer 3

The pharmacist has to give you what the doctor has prescribed. Your doctor must have prescribed the tablet kind. You need to call your doctor and see what can be done.