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I have recurring medications that I get refills on. 2 of them are not covered by insurance and are expensive so I like to get them filled when I get paid.
My question is, I know that at least with my meds that are covered by insurance the pharmacy won't refill them before 30 days (-7 days). But if I'm not using insurance and paying cash, are they allowed to fill them before the "deadline" (assuming the prescriptions are for 30 day amounts)? So if I try to get them filled like 10 days too soon, will they allow this since it's cash and the 30 day waiting period to refill is dictated by insurance? Or can they just not do this? Thanks. >
3 weeks ago
Thanks, if you have time...
The med in question is a schedule IV, so controlled I think, but not like oxycontin or that controlled. When I try to refill on the automated phone it says I can't yet - it's (8 days before 30 days). With my insured meds this is normal and I was wondering if it was trying to go through insurance. I just hate talking to anyone on the phone there ;)
I wasn't sure if the restriction was for insured meds or if it's some state/federal mandated thing or something?
On any controlled medication, the pharmacy I work in will call the physician to ok the early refill, regardless of the reason for it being filled early. If he/she says no, they we will not refill the script. If it is just 'flat out' too soon (just got it filled a few days or even a week or two ago), we will deny the refill without calling the doctor.
If it is on a non-controlled (maintenance), then we will do a refill when it is requested as long as the customer is willing to pay for it.
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