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  • Yes, absolutely. My doctor refuses to prescribe more than a month at any time. So I literally have to go to the doctor physically every month and be drug tested like a fucking felon on parole. Not only that but the state limits how much can be distributed to me. So, even if I got a 3 month subscription the pharmacy can’t fill it.

    Not only that, but the office refuses to schedule a reoccurring appointment. Why does that matter? Because the doctor is booked for at least 3 months. So, now my choice is to either stop taking my meds or get them for one month and spend 2 months waiting to get a new prescription.

    It’s a bunch of complete bullshit designed to squeeze more money out of me and my insurance company. Unfortunately, there is no way around it.

    “Healthcare” in the US is a joke. It’s not healthy or anything resembling care. It’s about stealing as much of patient’s paycheck as possible while trying to avoid malpractice lawsuits. I know this because I work in Healthcare and I have heard the conversations.



  • Tharkys@lemmy.wtftoADHD@lemmy.worldADHD is not cute. [vent]
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    4 months ago

    I feel you! Where I live now its like pulling teeth to get my meds. My PCP won’t try different meds because he wants a therapist to prescribe something new. So, I get hit with panic attacks and crippling anxiety. That’s when I can get my meds.

    My doc requires that I come in every month to refill my meds. The fun part is that he is booked out 3 months and they refuse to set a reoccurring appointment. So, I end up going months without meds. Even if they prescribe enough to make it through the 3 months, I wouldn’t be able to get it filled because the state limits how much can be filled. Not to mention constant issues with supply shortages.

    It just fucking sucks. You aren’t alone.