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I had thyroid carcinoma operation in 2016. after then, i take levothyroxine sodium tablet everyday. due to lockdown, i can not go to hospital to do test and get medicine. can i ask for prescription here?

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No: I am sorry, but you still need to have a relationship with a primary care provider or specialist. Your insurance company may be able to help you obtain a telemedicine appointment with a provider if your current provider doesn’t offer this service.

Answered 5/10/2020

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A member asked:

I had thyroid carcinoma operation in 2016. after then, i take levothyroxine sodium tablet everyday. due to lockdown, i can not go to hospital to do test and get medicine. can i ask for prescription here?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Liu answered

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