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Offline next2u

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they left my meds on my doorstep
« on: September 29, 2010, 10:12:50 pm »
didn't know they could do that. at first i was pissed. then i got over it. little note inside says it is for the treatment of hiv. i'll let my pharmacy know not to do that again.

best,
d
midapr07 - seroconversion
sept07 - tested poz
oct07 cd4 1013; vl 13,900; cd4% 41
feb08 cd4  694;  vl 16,160; cd4% 50.1
may08 cd4 546; vl 91,480; cd4% 32
aug08 cd4 576; vl 48,190; cd4% 40.7
dec08 cd4 559; vl 63,020; cd4% 29.4
feb09 cd4 464; vl 11,000; cd4% 26
may09 cd4 544; vl 29,710; cd4% 27.2
oct09 cd4 ...; vl 23,350; cd4% 31.6
mar10 cd4 408; vl 59,050; cd4% 31.4
aug10 cd4 328; vl 80,000; cd4% 19.3 STARTED ATRIPLA
oct10 cd4 423; vl 410 ;); cd4% 30.2
jun11 cd4 439; vl <20 ;); cd4% 33.8 <-Undetectable!
mar12 cd4 695; vl ud; cd4% 38.6
jan13 cd4 738; vl ud; cd4% 36.8
aug13 cd4 930; vl ud; cd4% 44.3
jan14 cd4 813; vl ud; cd4% 42.8
may14 cd4 783; vl *; cd4%43.5
sept14 cd4 990; vl ud; cd4% *
jun15 cd4 1152; vl ud; cd4% *
july15 - STRIBILD
oct15 cd4 583; vl 146; cd4% 42
mar16 cd4 860; vl 20; 44

Offline phildinftlaudy

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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2010, 10:18:54 pm »
didn't know they could do that. at first i was pissed. then i got over it. little note inside says it is for the treatment of hiv. i'll let my pharmacy know not to do that again.

dayumm that's messed up --- I'm sure that the pharmacy has a policy against that -- one because of HIPAA privacy laws and two because of the risk of you not receiving them and them being out the meds (and your med paying source not being too happy). 

The delivery person probably thought they were doing you a favor by leaving them (if you weren't home) or they didn't want to have to make a second trip - but BIG MISTAKE.  Also, leaving a note like that in the bag --- uh uh.... 

I would have been pissed also - and I would definitely let them know not to do it again.  I usually give my delivery person my cell number so they can call within an hour or so of coming to make sure I will be home.
September 13, 2008 - diagnosed +
Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2010, 10:28:05 pm »
WTF?   :o  I think someone has been sampling the medicine cabinet.

Offline Rev. Moon

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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2010, 10:29:21 pm »
That wasn't very good.  What if somebody had seen them and taken them?  Bunch of fools, I tell ya.
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Offline bocker3

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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2010, 10:29:52 pm »
My mail order pharmacy requires a signature for my meds.  However, it has nothing to do with HIPPA, it has to do with the cost of the drugs.  I can tell them to waive the signature requirement when they send, but they told me if I do that and something happens to the shipment, I will have to pay full price to replace them.  

So -- it's not really about privacy at all.  Hell, the mail my Valtrex through the post office and it ends up in my mailbox.

I would definitely let your pharmacy provider know -- if they paid for a "signature required", they probably want to know that they aren't getting what they paid for -- not to mention the fact that if the drugs had disappeared UPS or FedEX would have paying for new ones.

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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2010, 10:31:08 pm »
Well I be blipped! Not good at all.
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Offline phildinftlaudy

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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2010, 10:35:17 pm »
 However, it has nothing to do with HIPPA, it has to do with the cost of the drugs.  I can tell them to waive the signature requirement when they send, but they told me if I do that and something happens to the shipment, I will have to pay full price to replace them.  

So -- it's not really about privacy at all.  

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It is about HIPAA when they leave them out in the open unsecured and when they put a note in them that says what the medical condition is that they are being sent for that can be accessed by anyone.  Even if meds are sent through the mail they don't have a big label on them saying ATRIPLA and the courier doesn't know what meds are in the box.

I work for a large healthcare system and deal with HIPAA policies and law almost daily  -- it is definitely a violation of HIPAA and if it is a reputable pharmaacy I guarantee that they will not be happy that the meds were left out in the open and that the note was left in the bag with meds left out in open --  in addition to the cost factor.

I also have to sign for mine to verify I received them.
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Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

Offline next2u

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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2010, 10:36:28 pm »
it wasn't my delivery person. it was a delivery agency, like FedEx (GSO). in the delivery instructions above the signature it said okay to deliver if no one is home. i was under the impression that controlled substances had to be signed for. and last time a driver for the pharmacy actually brought it out.
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sept07 - tested poz
oct07 cd4 1013; vl 13,900; cd4% 41
feb08 cd4  694;  vl 16,160; cd4% 50.1
may08 cd4 546; vl 91,480; cd4% 32
aug08 cd4 576; vl 48,190; cd4% 40.7
dec08 cd4 559; vl 63,020; cd4% 29.4
feb09 cd4 464; vl 11,000; cd4% 26
may09 cd4 544; vl 29,710; cd4% 27.2
oct09 cd4 ...; vl 23,350; cd4% 31.6
mar10 cd4 408; vl 59,050; cd4% 31.4
aug10 cd4 328; vl 80,000; cd4% 19.3 STARTED ATRIPLA
oct10 cd4 423; vl 410 ;); cd4% 30.2
jun11 cd4 439; vl <20 ;); cd4% 33.8 <-Undetectable!
mar12 cd4 695; vl ud; cd4% 38.6
jan13 cd4 738; vl ud; cd4% 36.8
aug13 cd4 930; vl ud; cd4% 44.3
jan14 cd4 813; vl ud; cd4% 42.8
may14 cd4 783; vl *; cd4%43.5
sept14 cd4 990; vl ud; cd4% *
jun15 cd4 1152; vl ud; cd4% *
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oct15 cd4 583; vl 146; cd4% 42
mar16 cd4 860; vl 20; 44

Offline phildinftlaudy

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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2010, 10:40:34 pm »
it wasn't my delivery person. it was a delivery agency, like FedEx (GSO). in the delivery instructions above the signature it said okay to deliver if no one is home. i was under the impression that controlled substances had to be signed for. and last time a driver for the pharmacy actually brought it out.
Sounds like whoever filled out the instruction form from the pharmacy for the delivery agency messed up - they should have checked that it needed a signature - because of the potential for loss and to ensure they were received.  I know that the FedEx and UPS forms all have a box that has to be checked (same as what you had on your delivery slip) --- so the person that filled out the form probably forgot to check it or wasn't thinking when they filled it out.
September 13, 2008 - diagnosed +
Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2010, 10:51:36 pm »
didn't know they could do that. at first i was pissed. then i got over it. little note inside says it is for the treatment of hiv. i'll let my pharmacy know not to do that again.

best,
d

My State ADAP meds come form Santa Fe via UPS, and sometimes they leave them inside my patio area
that's fenced in and locked if I'm not home, but, it has nothing on the front package that says anything
about AIDS/HIV, and besides, the UPS guy has very nice furry legs in his brown UPS shorts, he knows what
they are , and he's so friendly, he even waits for me to take out the meds, and give him back the empty cooler after I place the return-label on it, now that's what I call SERVICE w/ a smile  ;D
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Offline next2u

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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2010, 11:16:35 pm »
thats definitely service with a smile : )
midapr07 - seroconversion
sept07 - tested poz
oct07 cd4 1013; vl 13,900; cd4% 41
feb08 cd4  694;  vl 16,160; cd4% 50.1
may08 cd4 546; vl 91,480; cd4% 32
aug08 cd4 576; vl 48,190; cd4% 40.7
dec08 cd4 559; vl 63,020; cd4% 29.4
feb09 cd4 464; vl 11,000; cd4% 26
may09 cd4 544; vl 29,710; cd4% 27.2
oct09 cd4 ...; vl 23,350; cd4% 31.6
mar10 cd4 408; vl 59,050; cd4% 31.4
aug10 cd4 328; vl 80,000; cd4% 19.3 STARTED ATRIPLA
oct10 cd4 423; vl 410 ;); cd4% 30.2
jun11 cd4 439; vl <20 ;); cd4% 33.8 <-Undetectable!
mar12 cd4 695; vl ud; cd4% 38.6
jan13 cd4 738; vl ud; cd4% 36.8
aug13 cd4 930; vl ud; cd4% 44.3
jan14 cd4 813; vl ud; cd4% 42.8
may14 cd4 783; vl *; cd4%43.5
sept14 cd4 990; vl ud; cd4% *
jun15 cd4 1152; vl ud; cd4% *
july15 - STRIBILD
oct15 cd4 583; vl 146; cd4% 42
mar16 cd4 860; vl 20; 44

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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #11 on: September 29, 2010, 11:56:07 pm »
Bless you Phil for knowing how to spell HIPAA

Offline tednlou2

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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2010, 01:15:31 am »
I can't understand why they put what the meds were for anyone to see.  My best friend, who use to live with me, still has his VA meds sent here--non HIV.  They come U.S. mail.  They just put them in the mailbox.  When he gets controlled substances, someone has to sign for them. 

I know UPS will deliver a $2,000 computer and just leave it on the porch.  They don't even ring the door bell.  I think they believe it is more efficient to just leave stuff instead of waiting for someone to come to the door--if they do at all.  If it is stolen, I guess they think it is cheaper to replace it than slowing down their carriers.  Fed-Ex, on the other hand, will not leave anything for me.  I had to go all the way to their office just to pick up a letter.

I've been wondering how I will get my meds when I start.  I was first told by mail, then something different.  Thanks for this info as I will make sure I know how they come and how they are labeled.  I mean, things have accidently been left at my neighbor's house before.  As has been said, maybe the carrier thought you might need them ASAP.  I still can't figure out the purpose of putting what the meds are.  There is no need for that. 

Offline bocker3

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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #13 on: September 30, 2010, 07:50:23 am »
I can't understand why they put what the meds were for anyone to see.   

He said the note was INSIDE the box.

Quite honestly, I can't see why everyone is so upset about this.  I'm not hearing people complaining about potential theft, rather that these are HIV meds and should be handled differently.   People don't have xray vision to see throught the package at what is inside - in fact, I'm pretty sure a driver isn't going to know what's inside either (unless he has nice furry legs and you tell him...  ;) ).  Personally, I hate the fact that I have to be here to sign for it.  It means either working from home that day (which is very unproductive for me) or driving 30 mins away to the UPS warehouse to pick them up.

Thankfully, my insurance is changing my home delivery pharmacy from Aetna to Caremark.  Next year, I can have them deliver my drugs to my local CVS, just 1/2 mile from my house.

Mike

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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #14 on: September 30, 2010, 08:45:41 am »
Fed ex leaves stuff on my brothers porch all the time. Just sitting there all day, sometimes hundreds of dollars in merchandise. 
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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #15 on: September 30, 2010, 10:52:13 am »
My meds have been left on my porch for a year now with no problem. Saves me a trip.

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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #16 on: September 30, 2010, 12:03:20 pm »
You guys are lucky, 'cause, me, I have to go in person at the pharmacy every 30 days...

I wished deliveries were allowed here... Eric

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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #17 on: September 30, 2010, 01:30:05 pm »
My meds are delivered to the mailbox and have been for pretty much all four years I've been on them (two different mail order drug plans).  Only time I've had to sign for them was when I was on the Norvir gelcaps that needed refrigeration. 

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2007 VL<400, 70, 50 CD4 408-729 16.0% -19.7%
2008 VL UD CD4 468 - 538 16.7% - 24.6% Osteoporosis 11/08 doubled Pravachol, +Calcium/D
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8/09  new regimen Isentress/Epzicom 9/09 VL UD CD4 621 32.7% 11/09 VL UD CD4 607 26.4% swap Isentress for Prezista/Norvir 12/09 (liver and muscle issues) VL 50
2010 VL UD CD4 573-680 26.1% - 30.9% 12/10 VL 20
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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #18 on: September 30, 2010, 02:08:10 pm »
Well I've only just started collecting my Atripla, but the pharmacy my doc set me up with is a mail order place as well.  They seem to be very efficient, they call my cell phone and discretely make sure I can talk before asking me questions...  (Which is very nice of them!)  If I don't answer they leave a very generic message asking me to call them back. 
They always call the day before they ship to make sure I know it's coming and also verify that it's OK to leave at the front door. 
I assume they get online tracking information because they call again the next day to let me know it was delivered and did I get it yet.
They ship the bottle in a plain package, even their name (in the sender's information on the outside of the package) is shortened to just the first letter of each word so there is no indication that it is anything medical related from the outside.
Personally I love the fact that they do all of the work and drop it at the door, less for me to worried about!  But then again I live in the country and my closets neighbor is 1/4 mile walk so I'm not really worried that someone will steal my drugs!   ;D
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02/2011 UNDETECTABLE!
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09/2010 CD4 541 / 17% / VL 10,500
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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #19 on: September 30, 2010, 02:09:22 pm »
Not so good.  I take my meds from my pharmacy by paying $50.- co pays. 
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3/10 468 U
8/10 460 U
12/10 492 U
3/11 636 U
8/11 530 U
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7/12 640 U
12/12 669 U
5/13 711 U
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4/14  797 U
10/14 810 U
4/15 671 U
10/15 694 U
3/16 768 U
8/16 459 U
2/22 780 U
8/31 940 U
2/26 809 U
8/18 882 U
3/28 718 U
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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #20 on: September 30, 2010, 02:31:20 pm »
16 yrs ago in OH UPS left the package of meds on my doorstep
16 yrs later in SC UPS leaves the package of meds on my doorstep

(it's been that way with nearly everything that UPS has ever delivered to me in either state, meds or otherwise ;) That's how I got my new mp3 player delivered from Coke just a few days after redeeming some points a few weeks ago )

when I had liquid or gelcap norvir, it came packaged with freezer packs in insulated mylar bags. (I don't miss those gelcaps but I miss the silver bags. Slap a bow on it and it makes instant gift wrapping) Although the words "HIV" or "AIDS" might have been on the packing slip or information on the inside, the only markings on the outside of the brown cardboard boxes have been the UPS shipping labels and the pharmacy's return address label.

I had to pick up meds from my local pharmacy for a few yrs (rather than meds being run through a state pharmacy, the state changed the plan, paid my medicaid spend down amt so I was able to get my prescriptions using my medicaid card at the pharmacy of my choosing). Although it was only 7 blocks away and I rode my bike there, they were almost always out of something (usually the norvir), so I learned to turn in my scripts/refills one day and go back to pick them up the next day.
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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #21 on: September 30, 2010, 03:00:49 pm »
16 yrs ago in OH UPS left the package of meds on my doorstep
16 yrs later in SC UPS leaves the package of meds on my doorstep



You should really answer your door in the nude when UPS guy comes, it always works for me  ;D
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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #22 on: September 30, 2010, 03:51:56 pm »
You should really answer your door in the nude when UPS guy comes, it always works for me  ;D
ROFLMAO I was a courier (for a state delivery company) for about 5 yrs in the early to mid 90s and I saw a lot of wild stuff when people answered their doors. :o

Sadly the UPS driver that comes here is a nice young lady. However, after catching me out mowing the lawn in my speedos one time, the big hunky FedEx guy, after the delivering a package to the front porch several times, has come to the backyard to tell me about the package while I've been out in the pool or lying on the deck reading. I definitely need to get more things delivered by FedEx ;) and sunbathe in the nude 8)
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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #23 on: September 30, 2010, 04:10:53 pm »
I definitely need to get more things delivered by FedEx ;) and sunbathe in the nude 8)

Meh.........you might want to check that Law out after all, you do now live in NC, and I don't think being nude or at least someone seeing you will go over well with the Right-Wingers & Bible Thumpers in your neck-of-the-woods ....just sayin  :D
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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #24 on: September 30, 2010, 06:14:32 pm »
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I have to go in person at the pharmacy every 30 days

That's barmy, I can get 6 months if I want.

I personally wouldn't want me meds left on me porch, I mean, what if a sqirrel ate them or sommat!?!

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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #25 on: September 30, 2010, 06:37:55 pm »
That's barmy, I can get 6 months if I want.
Boy that would be a lot of pills and a lot of money! :o I think insurance companies in the US keep the normal prescription amount limited to 30 days for most drugs (with a few up to a 90-day supply).
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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #26 on: September 30, 2010, 06:41:12 pm »
Indeed. For sensible, virally stable people only this. It saves our socialised health system* money cos it's less bloods, less doctor#s charge and less pharmacy costs.

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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #27 on: September 30, 2010, 07:34:37 pm »
For the last 2 years, my meds have been left on my porch by Fed Ex. I have never had an issue. Really quite convenient. They are always in an anonymous Fed Ex box or bag. There is never any name of a pharmacy on the outside. There is only an address.

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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #28 on: September 30, 2010, 10:49:40 pm »
He said the note was INSIDE the box.

Quite honestly, I can't see why everyone is so upset about this.  I'm not hearing people complaining about potential theft, rather that these are HIV meds and should be handled differently.   People don't have xray vision to see throught the package at what is inside - in fact, I'm pretty sure a driver isn't going to know what's inside either (unless he has nice furry legs and you tell him...  ;) ).  Personally, I hate the fact that I have to be here to sign for it.  It means either working from home that day (which is very unproductive for me) or driving 30 mins away to the UPS warehouse to pick them up.

Thankfully, my insurance is changing my home delivery pharmacy from Aetna to Caremark.  Next year, I can have them deliver my drugs to my local CVS, just 1/2 mile from my house.

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Yes, it was brought to my attention via PM that I had not read the post correctly.  The HIV stuff being written inside is obviously quite different. 

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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #29 on: October 01, 2010, 11:10:44 am »
Boy that would be a lot of pills and a lot of money! :o I think insurance companies in the US keep the normal prescription amount limited to 30 days for most drugs (with a few up to a 90-day supply).

I believe it depends on the sponsor of the health insurance.  Most employer health plans started encouraging 90 day mail order supplies for prescription drugs back in the 90's.  Medco -- the largest of the US PBM's (pharmacy benefit managers) now has a very sophistcated system to track prescriptions from local drug stores that are monthly and reach out to plan members to convert those drugs into 90 day mail order prescriptions. 

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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #30 on: October 01, 2010, 11:39:29 am »
i would imagine some prescription time-lengths are limited by the med too (shelf-life and physical type). For example, I sure wouldn't want to have to care for a 6 month supply of Norvir gelcaps. It's bad enough to have one bottle full get overheated and turn into mush. It'd be terrible to risk half a year's supply melting down. I would guess that other refrigerated meds and meds with short shelf-lives aren't prescribed for long time spans either.
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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #31 on: October 01, 2010, 04:54:44 pm »
i would imagine some prescription time-lengths are limited by the med too (shelf-life and physical type). For example, I sure wouldn't want to have to care for a 6 month supply of Norvir gelcaps. It's bad enough to have one bottle full get overheated and turn into mush. It'd be terrible to risk half a year's supply melting down. I would guess that other refrigerated meds and meds with short shelf-lives aren't prescribed for long time spans either.

I have to get my meds via mail and at a 90 day supply.  I've built up a "resevoir" of about 7 months (some more, some less).  This includes the Norvir gelcaps.  Keeping them in the refrigerator leaves no risk of a "meltdown".  I like the peace of mind that having an excess supply brings me -- in case something were to happen to my job / insurance, etc.

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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #32 on: October 02, 2010, 02:53:32 am »
Meh.........you might want to check that Law out after all, you do now live in NC, and I don't think being nude or at least someone seeing you will go over well with the Right-Wingers & Bible Thumpers in your neck-of-the-woods ....just sayin  :D

To be correct, he lives in South Carolina - BIG difference.  There may just be a state line between us, but NC and SC are vastly different.  Hell, ride down I-95 sometime.  You'll know when you get into SC and back out again; even the roads suck! ;)
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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #33 on: October 02, 2010, 09:02:31 am »
To be correct, he lives in South Carolina - BIG difference.  There may just be a state line between us, but NC and SC are vastly different.  Hell, ride down I-95 sometime.  You'll know when you get into SC and back out again; even the roads suck! ;)

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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #34 on: October 02, 2010, 09:57:40 am »
i was trying to post this at 3:15am but was getting error msgs.

To be correct, he lives in South Carolina - BIG difference.  There may just be a state line between us, but NC and SC are vastly different.
Having been born and reared in Charlotte for the first 25 yrs of my life, I couldn't agree more. My PM to D, rather than keep rambling here off topic ;), was:
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Lordy, it's worse! :o I'm in South Carolina!
where everything but being Baptist and praising the Lord is frowned upon

but taking up for myself, I need to explain that I just barely live in SC. Right near the crossing of Tyron and Steele Creek Rd (in Charlotte), if you take a left at the sign for the state line you will go down the road to my house. The Charlotte city limit is about 500 ft away, just behind the neighbor's house across the street. So though I live in SC, I could throw a rock and have it land in Charlotte, so I'm not that much of a South Carolinian nor a country boy, thank goodness. Though I do pay way less in taxes just over on this side of the line.  ;) :D
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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #35 on: October 02, 2010, 10:19:21 am »
Though I do pay way less in taxes just over on this side of the line.  ;) :D

Probably why the roads suck.
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« Reply #36 on: October 02, 2010, 10:31:01 am »
Probably why the roads suck.
LOL yeppers, SC roads are crappy because they never get repaved. ;) but Ohio roads are full of potholes from the salt spread during all that snow, along with the freeze and thaw periods. It seems no matter what state I'm in the roads suck ;D
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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #37 on: October 02, 2010, 10:43:09 am »
I didn't realize my pharmacy has this feature. I just set up auto refill and delivery for my meds, hopefully it will work.

Thanks for this thread, Next, sorry you had a bad experience.
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Re: they left my meds on my doorstep
« Reply #38 on: October 02, 2010, 11:21:51 am »
He said the note was INSIDE the box.

Quite honestly, I can't see why everyone is so upset about this.

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