Can one kick an entire pharmacy's patootie? AND their computer system? Suddenly they are unable to process prescriptions which need re-authorisation...last time it took nearly a month to get a medication re-authorised. This time it's been almost a week and they've given three different excuses why they're having problems ranging from "it's not showing up in the system" (I heard the Great Scot reorder it for me and the system accept it.) to "we're having computer problems" to "the doctor denied it". Considering that this is the medication which controls my tremours I am not a happy camper. Not that any of the meds I take are unimportant, but come on pharmacy people! I am now out of the medication which keeps me functioning. I have had quite enough of this and will be finding another pharmacy. GRRRR. At least I was able to come up with a comparison to give some idea of what my tremours are like: if you ever saw the lovely Katherine Hepburn in her later years...the tremours in her head, hands, and voice, then multiply them by about 10 times, that's what a normal day is like for me without my medication. Ah well, enough of that.
Poor Mom is continuing to have health issues as well; this has been a really rough winter for her. She's dealing with a kidney, bladder, and urinary tract infection...no fun!
Still, there has been some very good news as well. My daughter, who had been hired this autumn for what was supposed to be a temporary job, was told she is being kept on permanently! This is very welcome news for her, especially since they will work around her school schedule! Way to go bebe, I'm very proud of you!
My apologies for such a grumbly post; I promise I will be in a better mood on Monday...when I will also reveal a very special award (and awardees)!
Good thing for the day: People I respect and admire here in blogland; not to mention like!
Call your doctor and tell him your situation with yhe tremour med. He'll probably get you a 30 day pers or samples to get you through the mix-up.
ReplyDeleteAs for your Mom, take her to Indy to this medical group of uro-gynacologists.(sp). My mother-in-law started down that road of infections and after two years of fighting them off and on i took her there and she hasn't had one in years. I need to e-mail you more on this, when I get a computer.
Congrats to your daughter. Take some deep cleansing breaths and try to relax. Stress is not good for you.
Cindy Bee
Wonderful news about your daughter.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about your pharmacy. I'm sure the added stress just makes the tremors worse.
I hope your Mom will feel better soon.
Yes, by all means call the doctor and get some samples AND have the doctor's office call the pharmacy.
ReplyDeleteI've never understood why there are so many problems with maintenance medications that are taken all year long!
Good luck!
o_O ... and here all along we were thinking computers "improved" things. HAH! Time to bring back the old-time pharmacist.
ReplyDeleteYou've every right to grumble-- or kick "patootie" (?) Not that this will make you feel better, but dealing with pharms is probably the most frustrating aspect of our lives here. Get you physician on the case!
ReplyDeleteI hope the pharm has your meds sorted out and your Mom on the mend. I agree that you need to complain thru your Doc.
ReplyDeleteSuch a stressful situation the pharmacy has put you in, hope all gets worked out quickly. I also hope your mother is feeling beter. Congratulations to your daughter on being kept on at her job.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your daughter!
ReplyDeleteOh the pharmacy woes! I have had to switch pharmacies several times because of those sort of frustrations.
Well I think Bee Lady is right I DO hope you get this fixed it has to be very scary for you.
ReplyDeleteI do hope your Mom starts feeling better. It is very hard to think of your own needs when your Mom is not doing well health wise.
Congrats to your daughter I know this is wonderful news in this economy.
Hope all turns around quickly for your meds. Dumb drugstore. HUG B
So sorry to hear that the pharmacy is being uncooperative. It stuns me that they can be so disconnected to patients' needs. I hope this is resolved very soon and you're back to feeling like your regular (!) self.
ReplyDeleteI believe one is absolutely entitled to kick an entire pharmacy's patootie in a situation such as this, Jacqueline. Amazing how people can be so rude...
ReplyDeleteI do hope you get your medication soon! It is so frustrating when you get the run around and you need that medication!
ReplyDeleteI hope your mom is doing better. Sorry I haven't been around much lately. December was a bad month, but my mom is doing better now.
Congratulations to your daughter!
i am so sorry! i do hope they get their act together for goodness (and your) sake!
ReplyDeleteIt is inconceivable to me that a pharmacy could be so inefficient, especially when refilling something that you use on a regular basis. I'd call the doctor for samples and have a prescription called in to another pharmacy.
ReplyDeleteGreat news about your daughter!
Sounds like time for a new pharmacy - and fast! The wonders of medicine always amaze me. Hope you get this resolved.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fiasco! It's so frustrating to deal with pharmacies sometimes. Sorry to hear your mom has had a rough go of it lately. Hopefully when the weather gets warmer she will start to feel better. Congrats to your daughter on her job! Very exciting :)
ReplyDeleteI hear you on the pharmacy. Ugh!! They are getting terrible and I am not sure what the problem is.
ReplyDeleteA big CONGRATS to your Daughter. That is wonderful news.
Congrats to your daughter and boo for the pharmacy!!
ReplyDeleteYour pharmacy needs to be investigated or something. That's just not right. Whenever my pharmacy can't get a quick approval, they have the authority to give me a few days worth of whatever I am out of until the dr. can approve. That just stinks that you are having to be without your meds. You want me to give them a piece of my mind? I'm Italian and can get all Guido on them. lol Hope the situation is resolved soon. Congrats to your daughter on the permanent job assignment. Woohoo!!!
ReplyDeleteYou may kick the pharmacy's patootie. Congratulations to your daughter, and I will pray for your mum. A blessed, peaceful new year to you dear Jacqueline :)
ReplyDeleteThat's not cool that you're having so many problems with the pharmacy! My cousin is a pharmacist. He was bitching at Christmas because their computer system was switched over. Luckily it was done at a time where they weren't serving as many people. They also only switched some computers before they made the plunge to switch them all. I'd switch to a different pharmacy if I were you.
ReplyDeleteThat's great for your daughter. Especially in this rough economy. Getting full-time employment is GREAT!
How frustrating! I'm glad you are going o try another pharmacy as the one you are now using has a real problem - and I bet you are not the only customer they will lose.
ReplyDeleteUgh that is the worst - I've had my fair share of issues with pharmacies... Hope this week brings better luck dear!
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Pearls & Paws
Sounds rough when you can't get your prescription and you planned time for it to come through - really annoying! I'm so glad to hear the good news about your daughter though! xx
ReplyDeletei'm sorry to hear all the bad things, but am happy for your daughter. i think it's preposterous that a pharmacy can make mistakes like that....some people's lives depend on certain medications! well wishes for you and your mom!!
ReplyDeleteI hope your mom will grt better soon, I really hope that!
ReplyDeleteAnd congratulations for your daughter!
You're totally allowed to be grumbly, it's a situation that's grumble-worthy. I hope it all gets straightened out soon!
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