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Apr 17, 2018, 08:12 PM
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Today I was at the pharmacy to pick up my Latuda. The pharmacist was helping someone and the tech called me up to the window next to him. I assumed it was because the pharmacist was finishing with the other guy and he’d be walking away. Not so. The lady asked for my name and I gave it to her. I presumed she’d make the transaction without mentioning my medication. I began getting uncomfortable as it was clear the other guy was not done and I’m hearing about his medications. She asks me if this is for the Latuda. I stopped it there and said this is a privacy issue and I’m not comfortable.
I waited until he was done and went back. There’s a sign you have to stand behind for privacy. I’ve never in my life done a pharmacy transaction side by side with another person. I discussed it with the tech and pharmacist. The pharmacist said they routinely call people up and if you have a problem with it, just wait. This was the junior pharmacist, not the head guy, but he’s a licensed pharmacist. Am I crazy here? I think this is a major privacy violation. I did point out that this is not like an antacid or blood pressure medication. Very different situation. I intend to discuss it with the head pharmacist next time I see him. Would welcome any thoughts. |
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#2
Apr 17, 2018, 08:21 PM
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They have the stand there for a reason. Why are they violating their own instructions/policy for people to wait behind the stand for privacy?
They are contradicting themselves. It's a privacy issue. I hope the head pharmacist will be more insightful and more sincere with you.  WC
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#3
Apr 17, 2018, 08:50 PM
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Bring it up to the head pharmacist and if they do nothing report it to the medical or pharmacy board in your state as a HIPPA violation.
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#4
Apr 17, 2018, 09:05 PM
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If you don't want your prescription or diagnosis disclosed the pharmacy should definitely respect that. Like WC and seesaw posted, I encourage you to speak with the head pharmacist.
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Apr 18, 2018, 09:08 AM
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I also agree about speaking to the head pharmacist. It’s AGAINST THE LAW to discuss your Meds in front of someone else. I think the clerks get so busy that they kind of forget. I decline to say what Meds and ask them to show me the package so I can nod in agreement instead of saying out loud. Actually I don’t really care if someone knows I’m on psych Meds, but I’m a stickler for privacy. It’s my right and chose to exercise it.
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#6
Apr 18, 2018, 09:23 AM
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The Junior Pharmacists don't know what they're doing.
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Apr 18, 2018, 10:34 AM
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Apr 18, 2018, 11:07 AM
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I have former coworkers that live very close to the pharmacy, too. I would be horrified if they thoughtlessly called out “lithium.” Everyone knows what that is. |
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#9
Apr 18, 2018, 08:54 PM
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I would feel very unconfortable if I was buying Imodium.
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Apr 20, 2018, 10:02 PM
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UPDATE: I went back to the pharmacy and spoke to the head pharmacist. He was mortified about what happened, assured me it is NOT policy, and that it would never happen again. I knew he would, he is a good guy. I feel better now.
I just had to drop off an Rx for an increase in dose of my Latuda with him. I think I'll make it a practice to only pick up my meds when he's there. He works there full time, shouldn't be hard to do. |
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Apr 21, 2018, 08:00 AM
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I'm so glad you spoke with the head pharmacist. Yeah, I agree...go there when he's present.
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Apr 21, 2018, 09:02 AM
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I’m glad you stood up for yourself and that it turned out well !
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Apr 21, 2018, 11:35 AM
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When I was overweight, I was waiting for my shot and the guy behind the desk asks me in a very loud voice, how much do you weigh? At least 6 other people heard him.
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Apr 21, 2018, 12:00 PM
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All sarcasm aside I think all of with mental illness have that little tiny bit of “less than” and feel obligated to answer questions when asked. In any situation if someone asks you a question, any question, you don’t HAVE to answer. I omit the answer and say “why do you ask.” If it’s a valid question then I answer it. If it’s not then they are the one fluunderimg not me 
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