Rite Aid. I take it for Lupus, and my doc was switching me from the generic to the brand name. Pharmacy wouldn’t fill it until they got a diagnosis code. Then the insurance company wouldn’t cover it without a prior authorization. I thought “Dispense as Written” should be all they need to know!!!
This is just a political decision by the pharmacy chain to keep themselves out of trouble. A provider can write an Rx for any indication, including off label. The pharmacist can question (and they do) but very rarely do they refuse to release an Rx if the provider provides a good rationale. In fact, I’ve never had that happen to me.
I guess I don't understand why a pharmacist can even question a doctor's decision to prescribe a legal med. even if it's treating hiccups. HCQ is an approved treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis FYI.
Rite Aid. I take it for Lupus, and my doc was switching me from the generic to the brand name. Pharmacy wouldn’t fill it until they got a diagnosis code. Then the insurance company wouldn’t cover it without a prior authorization. I thought “Dispense as Written” should be all they need to know!!!
This is just a political decision by the pharmacy chain to keep themselves out of trouble. A provider can write an Rx for any indication, including off label. The pharmacist can question (and they do) but very rarely do they refuse to release an Rx if the provider provides a good rationale. In fact, I’ve never had that happen to me.
I guess I don't understand why a pharmacist can even question a doctor's decision to prescribe a legal med. even if it's treating hiccups. HCQ is an approved treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis FYI.