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Originally Posted by bluebicycle
Thanks guys!
I did some "research" and apparently I can file a case against the pharmacy by contacting the pharmacy board for my state for refusing to fill a valid prescription, although they recommend that I talk to the pharmacist first to see if that can be settled. And I can contact the Medical Licensing Board if they're trying to play "doctor".
Has anyone done this before? I have to pick up a clonazepam prescription today anyways.
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You are very bright and very resourceful!
While I commend your willingness to stand up for yourself I'm encouraging you to ask your pdoc to talk with the pharmacist. It's your pdoc's script, he has a stake in this, too. It's a lot easier and a lot faster than filing complaints.
In all honesty I do think the pharmacist thinks s/he is looking out for you, not needlessly exposing you to atypical antipsychotics, which is a movement that's increasing with both pharmacists and doctors.
In trying to "protect" you, the pharmacist is missing some key info, info your pdoc can supply in an intelligent conversation between 2 professionals.
The reason I am suggesting this is: I think getting the pdoc and the pharmacist together will me much easier on you in the long run (easier than the stress of following through on filing the complaints and easier than going through any hearings, etc, as complaints are processed). I think you can "win" this in the least stressful manner.
If all else fails, you may fall back upon filing complaints.
Just my 2 cents.
WC