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#439817 - 01/20/07 11:01 PM Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
GulfsideMed1 Offline
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Just to get an opinion...

Assuming that prices for medication would be the same, would patients prefer the option to pick up their prescription from their local pharmacy of choice or continue to recieve their medication through UPS/FED EX?

Thanks,
Gulfside Medical
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#439818 - 01/20/07 11:27 PM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
LA55 Offline
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Personally, I would prefer to get from my local pharmacy, but there could be potential problems with that for some based on which state people are in and their state's PMP program. The upside would be not having to deal with all the issues involved with the private carriers.
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#439819 - 01/20/07 11:27 PM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
emb708 Offline
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YES THAT WOULD BE GREAT! you should offer a option to pick up their would be a big call on this one
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#439820 - 01/20/07 11:33 PM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
GulfsideMed1 Offline
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Thank you for your responses so far!!! Please keep them coming! We really want to do whatever we can to make our patients happy www.gulfsidemedical.com
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#439821 - 01/20/07 11:34 PM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
mattscru Offline
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Registered: 11/27/06
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Loc: Georgia
Im currently using another service but I think it would be more convenient to pick up at a local pharmacy. I know theres been alot of debate on here about doing that but I know people that do transfer their refills to major pharmacies. The drawback to that is you can only get your meds every 30 days instead of 25. I would be nice though if their was a service that did send your rx strait to a local pharmacy because it can be cheaper. To bad you couldnt do that and use your insurance, but I think that might raise a red flag. Im not sure, Im certain you will get some more input on this. Matt
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#439822 - 01/21/07 12:45 AM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
maximumc27 Offline
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Would we be able to use insurance if we picked up at local pharmacy? If that is possible then I would only have to pay $1 copay to get my meds.
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#439823 - 01/21/07 01:09 AM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
mattscru Offline
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Registered: 11/27/06
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Loc: Georgia
I dont see why we shouldnt be able to use insurance if its at a local pharmacy. If it would work that would be awesome. I'd be paying about $1.50 and no shipping charges.
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#439824 - 01/21/07 01:11 AM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
JohnPringle Offline
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Registered: 12/15/06
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I would very much like to be able to pick up my medication from a local pharmacy. I have been diagnosed and prescribed benzodiazepenes but feel it is more convenient and actually still cheaper going through IOP's than scheduling numerous visits to my psych and paying for the meds also.
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#439825 - 01/21/07 02:30 AM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
contourblue Offline
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sent to caremark mailorder pharmacy in my case. Thats the mailorder pharmacy for my prescription card.
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#439826 - 01/21/07 02:32 AM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
Christian777 Offline
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I would be paying whatever it cost...thats why use them to start with...but it would be great to offer it...
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#439827 - 01/21/07 03:17 AM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
Evbl Offline
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Quote:

Just to get an opinion...

Assuming that prices for medication would be the same, would patients prefer the option to pick up their prescription from their local pharmacy of choice or continue to recieve their medication through UPS/FED EX?

Thanks,
Gulfside Medical



I would prefer local pickup. We could save the $ 20 in FedEx/UPS charges plus money order fees for those who use them.
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#439828 - 01/21/07 06:06 AM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
ML63 Offline
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Loc: Upstate New York
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Assuming that prices for medication would be the same, would patients prefer the option to pick up their prescription from their local pharmacy of choice or continue to recieve their medication through UPS/FED EX?

Even if the fantasy of equal med pricing could ever be delivered on, I'd still prefer to pay for UPS/FedEx shipping in addition to the cost of meds. I'm in NYS and can't for the life of me see a local pharmacy accepting a script from an out of town doctor, nor would I want to try it out. Obviously though, if such a script could actually be filled at my corner brick & mortar with no catches, then of course I'd choose local. I just don't ever see that happening without some rather uncomfortable scrutiny.
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#439829 - 01/21/07 07:06 AM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
freezerdude Offline
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Id rather get from local pharmacy except the fact of the pmp,due to fedex,dhl,ups not delivering to most parts of tn and they require you to p/u your order at the hub.with LE standing over your shoulder.even though i am legal it makes you feel as if you are going something wrong.i hate picking them up.
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#439830 - 01/21/07 08:25 AM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
PamiX Offline
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If I could pick it up at my local pharmacy? I would sign up with Gulf in a min!
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#439831 - 01/21/07 11:42 AM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
mzditt Offline
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When I transferred my husbands refills from Medipharm to our local Safeway, they billed out insurance, and we paid $3.00 for 120 10/325. I was great, cause he had 2 refills when they did the transfer!
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#439832 - 01/21/07 01:22 PM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
toadwarrior Offline
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For one thing- the scrpts could be called in to a local pharm, plus the ins bennies-
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#439833 - 01/21/07 03:40 PM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
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What if the ROP itself could get the doctor to mail you a paper RX to take into the pharmacy..then It would not be transferred correct?..I don't know if this would work but it IS a possibility in some places.
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#439834 - 01/21/07 07:20 PM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
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Hmmmm... I guess I am the only one with a different take on this. I use an ROP. They use UPS/FedEx/whatever. I also use my local Walgreens for other scripts, not related to what I take for pain.

I've gone to that same Walgreens for years; it's in my neighborhood, never had the horror stories some of you have had (and that includes times when I HAVE had local prescriptions for pain and/or anxiety meds).

I would be very uncomfortable presenting a script from an unknown, out of state doctor. The pharmacists at Walgreens know all the local doctors and dentists; know their office staff, heck - they can even decipher their handwriting!

So I feel it would impair my relationship with them to come walking in with a script for 90-120 hydrocodone from an out of state doctor. Not that it would be illegal; it would just be unusual, and I am afraid that they'd "flag" me for other things as well.

Just my opinion. I am willing to put up with the delivery and ordering process from a good (and I stress GOOD reliable) ROP vs. taking the script to my local pharmacist.

JMHO. I think the OPTION would be wonderful and let patients make the choice.
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#439835 - 01/21/07 07:21 PM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
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Hey only 2 more posts and I am no longer a "board addict". I think they have to be on separate threads, though... off in search of.....

Edited to say; nope, I guess not - just went up to 399 on this same thread. My post count wasn't changing last night so I thought it was because I had posted more than once on the same thread. Go figure....

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#439836 - 01/21/07 07:35 PM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
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Quote:

Just to get an opinion...

Assuming that prices for medication would be the same, would patients prefer the option to pick up their prescription from their local pharmacy of choice or continue to recieve their medication through UPS/FED EX?

Thanks,
Gulfside Medical



I actually used this service from 1stPriorityRx.com who had a Call-In Service at one point in time. They are restructuring it right now, but I've heard they will have it back up and running again soon. It was Great! I picked up all three fills at my local pharmacies. 1stPriorityRx is Definitely on the cutting edge with this one and I bet they will have it back soon. It would be interesting to see if other ROP's such as this one follow their lead?

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#439837 - 01/21/07 08:01 PM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
Johnnymac Offline
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Registered: 09/14/05
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if your in Texas your s.o.l. no scheduled meds can be transfered from another state. J
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#439838 - 01/23/07 10:34 AM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
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True, so true... BUT...if you bring the hard copy script with you from out of state, that's fine. Just don't EVER transfer it! You can only transfer once and that includes to the same chain half a mile away.

For those using insurance... what about that little printout that goes to your PCP, PM, etc.... that shows every medication you put on insurance that month???
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#439839 - 01/23/07 11:20 AM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
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My thoughts are if they were to do this the paper script sent to the patient would be the way to go. This way it has a seal and everything on it. Not only would it be cheaper for us since last time i paid cash money at my local pharmacy for 120 hydro it was only 55.00$ This would save hundred or more per fill. I think it would be wonderful, though i would not get greedy and use my 1$ copay for the above mentioned reasons above. If the primary finds out your getting hydro else where and not being up front , it could jeopordize the relationship. As marley stated he used a service that did a call in and worked great, but they stopped andi hope they get it going soon. I personally think this is the way of the future on line rx's , sending paper scripts to patients would be so much easier then worrying about if and when your rx will arrive.JMHO
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#439840 - 01/26/07 03:44 PM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
ricker123456 Offline
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I think that if I walked in my local Pharm with a script for 120# 10-Narco from an out of state Dr. they would want to talked to him in person. Like thats ever going to happen.
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#439841 - 01/27/07 10:47 AM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
moplease Offline
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Loc: west virginia
Just ran accross this post and YES. I would love to have mine sent to a local pharmacy. UPS and FED EX will not delever to west virginia and local doctors are hard to find for back pain. Please let me know when and if and I will be the first one to sign up.
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#439842 - 01/27/07 03:52 PM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
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I agree with Ricker - but I do feel for those poor souls who are living with pain in the "no ship" states, so I could see this as an option for them of course.

But I still would not do it myself.

Too much too risk to my relationship with my corner Walgreens (and I have not been a Walgreens "victim" YET) by presenting them with a large script for hydro from an out of state doctor.

They'd have a LOT of questions, I think. Even though it would probably be legal... depending... still would not want to do it.
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#439844 - 02/01/07 05:25 AM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
wkl Offline
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Sickpup, What gives you the idea that schedule II meds cannot be mailed? At least the prescriptions can be mailed to the patient. My husband's oncologist has mailed percocet rx. to us before. Not to the pharmacy but to our home.
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#439845 - 02/01/07 11:37 AM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
jjng5 Offline
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I would take a local pharmacy in a heart beat!
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#439846 - 02/01/07 11:46 AM Re: Local Pharmacy Vs. UPS/FED EX?
katelake Offline
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Loc: Midwest
In many states, as I had a family member break pelvis over the last Holiday, talked to dr myself and they said no Oxy (percs or otherwise) over the phone, even 5 MG, only Hydros.
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