They have an 800 number and offices in California.
Posted on 06/08/2014 4:01:37 PM PDT by Kaslin
Sounds like something that Uncle Sam would be on top of eventually, but that would require the Fedzilla to care about what is reasonable.
Is it possible for her to get a bigger mail box or have it sent to a PO box, or someone who is always home, put up a sign asking the mailman to take anything too big for the mailbox back to the post office for pickup, etc.?
You could try a patient assistance program to help you get the medication @ little to no cost. AbbVie does offer one for Humira (I take it for Psoriasis)
http://www.needymeds.org/papforms/abbpae0323.pdf
There’s a form you can print & fill out and also an 800 number to call. Best of luck...
For the disabled with complications and elderly nothing can really replace the one on one oversight of a good local pharmacist. We use mail order for two Asthma Nebulizer inhalants due to billing issues. The company sending is careful to coordinate shipment with us. Wife's Pulmonary doc writes the script and it stays the same so were reasonably safe.
On the other hand stuff like Thyroid hormone which can vary each visit based on her blood work results gets filled by a local independent owned pharmacy we've been doing business with for about 20 years.
We live in a secluded rural community so theft of stuff isn't an issue in general. Were usually home and the dogs tell me a delivery person is there.
Been using these guys for years. Tried others, but always came back for price and customer service.
They sell Canadian and Brit drugs generic and name brand. Savings range from 20 to 90% over what you pay US.
Legal and fast. Don’t know if they have your needs, but worth a check. Obviously they will not do pain killers, but anti-inflammatory arthritis should pass muster.
Good luck.
I gladly use Expresscripts and get 3 months supply for what a local pharmacy charges for 2 plus it’s free shipping and they arrive within 3 days.
Get a mailbox that locks. I did after a little finagling with the local post master. And I live in the hills...
A lot of the pharmacy companies have patient assistance programs for those like you who cannot afford their medications. Ask your doctor to help or find out if there is a medical social worker or RN case manager available to help you find the programs/file for them.
“I am disgusted by one development. The drive by insurance companies to force people to get their meds via mail pisses me off to no end.”
So I guess you don’t shop on-line for anything else?
They have an 800 number and offices in California.
So I guess you haven't had to try to fix a mistake (meds) made by bureaucratic on-line company?
Thank yuou very much for this information.
I appreciate these ideas. Grateful to your input!
Sounds good -— I’ll look into it.
Most welcome.
“So I guess you haven’t had to try to fix a mistake (meds) made by bureaucratic on-line company?”
I only take one BP med and it has never been a problem. But I would rather be able to deal directly with a local pharmacist than some floozie over the phone. It completely destroys your relationship with a key caregiver in the name of saving a buck. It’s just another VA-like government/big business intrusion into what should be a personal decision.
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