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A member asked:

My nebulizer for my asthma solution has broke. my cvs wont let me buy one unless i have a prescription. even though i have a prescription for the solution that goes in one. what should i do?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Call your Dr.: Call your Dr that follows up on your Asthma and prescribes the medicine, and let them know the situation. They will most probably call in a prescription for the new nebulizer over the phone or fax, without you having to go to the office.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 7/8/2020

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