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As to having several weeks of prescriptions on hand, insurance companies will not allow pharmacists to give you more than a certain amount at one time, and you cannot refill until you are almost out. what to do?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Wait: No need to hoard medication. Others need the meds as much you do, be respectful to others. You don't need a years worth of meds sitting in your bathroom... that's what causes a shortage and that's why you are being prevented from doing it.

Answered 4/24/2020

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A member asked:

As to having several weeks of prescriptions on hand, insurance companies will not allow pharmacists to give you more than a certain amount at one time, and you cannot refill until you are almost out. what to do?

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