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  • BDD Moderators: Keif’ Richards | negrogesic

Can I report my Doctor for this?

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MoreFeens4Morphine

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This has nothing to do with recreational drugs or pharmaceutical drugs and this is probably in the wrong forum but if there's any group of guys that can answer my question it's the knowledgeable people here at BL :)

I went to have some prednisone filled at my local (non-chain) pharmacy a few weeks ago. I was an idiot and in casual conversation let it slip when talking to my doctor that when filling my prednisone they gave me 50mg tablets instead of 5mg tablets (obviously a possible fatal error on the pharmacies part). I've been going to this pharmacy for years and refuse to go to a chain like Walgreens or CVS. My doctor now will not fill ANY of my meds at that pharmacy and the nearest pharmacy that is'nt my local one is 30 miles away.

In short, can my doctor refuse to refill my meds solely because of my choice of pharmacy? Even if that pharmacy has a history of making one error with your medications? This doctor is incredibly condescending and while I'm searching for a new one I am dealing with her but want to know if I can report her to some bureaucratic agency to at least make it public knowledge this doctor is playing "favorites" with pharmacies.

Thanks guys.

*If It helps my Location of "Springfield, IL" is still where I'm at.
 
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MoreFeens4Morphine said:
This has nothing to do with recreational drugs or pharmaceutical drugs and this is probably in the wrong forum but if there's any group of guys that can answer my question it's the knowledgeable people here at BL :)

I went to have some prednisone filled at my local (non-chain) pharmacy a few weeks ago. I was an idiot and in casual conversation let it slip when talking to my doctor that when filling my prednisone they gave me 50mg tablets instead of 5mg tablets (obviously a possible fatal error on the pharmacies part). I've been going to this pharmacy for years and refuse to go to a chain like Walgreens or CVS. My doctor now will not fill ANY of my meds at that pharmacy and the nearest pharmacy that is'nt my local one is 30 miles away.

In short, can my doctor refuse to refill my meds solely because of my choice of pharmacy? Even if that pharmacy has a history of making one error with your medications? This doctor is incredibly condescending and while I'm searching for a new one I am dealing with her but want to know if I can report her to some bureaucratic agency to at least make it public knowledge this doctor is playing "favorites" with pharmacies.

Thanks guys.

*If It helps my Location of "Springfield, IL" is still where I'm at.
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Nope. The physician can choose to not fill a prescription from a pharmacy they don't approve of. Of course the reality is that she probably isn't so much worried about your safety but rather her own liability.
 
negrogesic said:
Nope. The physician can choose to not fill a prescription from a pharmacy they don't approve of. Of course the reality is that she probably isn't so much worried about your safety but rather her own liability.
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Isn't it pointless? I just called the other pharmacy and had it filled at my non-chain. Took one five-minute phone call. *face palm*
 
Sorry to reply here just to bump this but I really want to know. Now this doctor has taken to only giving me my albuterol solution one box at a time as oppose to the regular four a month she normally gives me (if it isn't obvious I have severe persistent asthma). She knows I go through one box of 30 vials a week (give or take a few vials). She went in my file and changed my pharmacy without my permission so my primary doctor and all my other specialists are now making sure that this fucking chain pharmacy is the one I want my scripts sent to. They all only tell me they've never heard of a doctor doing something like this to a patient before but of course won't bad mouth the doctor herself since they all work for the same "way too large stereotypical hospital conglomerate".

Anyway, if someone can at least give me an agency I could report her to since this isn't necessarily for malpractice, just unethical behavior.

Thanks.
 
MoreFeens4Morphine said:
Sorry to reply here just to bump this but I really want to know. Now this doctor has taken to only giving me my albuterol solution one box at a time as oppose to the regular four a month she normally gives me (if it isn't obvious I have severe persistent asthma). She knows I go through one box of 30 vials a week (give or take a few vials). She went in my file and changed my pharmacy without my permission so my primary doctor and all my other specialists are now making sure that this fucking chain pharmacy is the one I want my scripts sent to. They all only tell me they've never heard of a doctor doing something like this to a patient before but of course won't bad mouth the doctor herself since they all work for the same "way too large stereotypical hospital conglomerate".

Anyway, if someone can at least give me an agency I could report her to since this isn't necessarily for malpractice, just unethical behavior.

Thanks.
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is this the only dr at the office? Doe she own it? most drs offices now are owned by or connected to a hospital or medical group now, you could look into that, otherwise, each state has a medical board that handles ethics and other such things related to their license and practice. I don’t think this would go anywhere and you would be better off finding a new dr bit here is a link.

 
*IF* there are other Dr. choices just be straight up with her. Tell her you feel like she is not giving you the best care/ making your life more difficult than it needs to be (be honest but be friendly) and ask if there is any way she is willing to switch back to this pharmacy comfortably. Tell her it is hard to find time to make all these trips and to go that far but you need the medicine. Its not like this shit is narcotics/not like your drug seeking. I would find another option before that conversation and if she says no, then tell her you will seek another primary physician/ be asking a second opinion. Tell the new dr. what happened FIRST before switching to make sure the current dr doesnt inform them then they do the same thing.
 
It is illegal for a prescriber to force you to go to a specific pharmacy. He/she can recommend a pharmacy but that is all. It is legal though for you to make an agreement with the prescriber to go only to a specific pharmacy. You see this happen with pain management. Patient has the right to choose his/her own pharmacy. Every state except one has a controlled medication monitoring program. The office can easily look it up.------ Found on reddit take it with a grain of salt, and this has nothing to do with a dr being able to refuse a Dr.
 
*A dr being able to refuse a pharmacy* I couldnt find much on that, but I find a person is allowed to choose their own pharmacy, and a Dr. can not make you go to a specefic pharmacy. Some depends on where you live/laws.
 
You're not going to like this nor want to hear this but my advice would be to let sleeping dogs lie. You never know when you're going to need this doctor again. And unless I'm misunderstanding things: could be that he/she is concerned that said pharmacist, that made a BIG mistake let's face it, is, or has become, incompetent.

Given that we're not exactly talking malpractice here (even by your own admission): is it really worth it to cause an issue for said doctor?

And at the end of the day: you're still getting your prescription(s) filled albeit that you're now being inconvenienced.

I had the same GP for over forty years and believe me he made a mistake or two over the years (usually to my delight). But he was always there when I needed him for something (which is more than I can say for just about anybody else I personally know).

In fairness and full disclosure: I'm usually in support of the medical profession and big pharma. so there is that of course.
 
negrogesic said:
Nope. The physician can choose to not fill a prescription from a pharmacy they don't approve of. Of course the reality is that she probably isn't so much worried about your safety but rather her own liability.
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You are 100% correct. I have a relative who's a physician she said they can risk losing their DEA license for this.
 
dalpat077 said:
You're not going to like this nor want to hear this but my advice would be to let sleeping dogs lie. You never know when you're going to need this doctor again. And unless I'm misunderstanding things: could be that he/she is concerned that said pharmacist, that made a BIG mistake let's face it, is, or has become, incompetent.

Given that we're not exactly talking malpractice here (even by your own admission): is it really worth it to cause an issue for said doctor?

And at the end of the day: you're still getting your prescription(s) filled albeit that you're now being inconvenienced.

I had the same GP for over forty years and believe me he made a mistake or two over the years (usually to my delight). But he was always there when I needed him for something (which is more than I can say for just about anybody else I personally know).

In fairness and full disclosure: I'm usually in support of the medical profession and big pharma. so there is that of cou
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dalpat077 said:
You're not going to like this nor want to hear this but my advice would be to let sleeping dogs lie. You never know when you're going to need this doctor again. And unless I'm misunderstanding things: could be that he/she is concerned that said pharmacist, that made a BIG mistake let's face it, is, or has become, incompetent.

Given that we're not exactly talking malpractice here (even by your own admission): is it really worth it to cause an issue for said doctor?

And at the end of the day: you're still getting your prescription(s) filled albeit that you're now being inconvenienced.

I had the same GP for over forty years and believe me he made a mistake or two over the years (usually to my delight). But he was always there when I needed him for something (which is more than I can say for just about anybody else I personally know).

In fairness and full disclosure: I'm usually in support of the medical profession and big pharma. so there is that of course.
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So you literally just gave a biased review instead of what you think is best for the patient? I mean you pretty much said that with your last sentence. In support of them about what? Everything? If a patient does not like what their dr is doing for any fucking reason, they have the right to see anyone else. If I don't like my Dr.'s shoes one day I can see another Dr..Also, why wouldn't another Dr. always be there for them? That's their job is to give the best possible care to their patients based on their health and needs, if he has the same issue he should get treated the same no matter what Dr he sees. You're worried about being an inconvience to the Dr.? They are so busy they prolly won't even notice or care and it's not like they will be punished. Plus I know they are people too, but they are also a successful Dr, I think they will be ok. This dude's not even getting like narcotics lol like yeah imagine if I said you could have ur medicine whatever it may be but said you needed to come across morning every morning, OHH there's a month supply sitting on your doorstep????, Nah idts I'm still gonna have u drive across town daily instead
 
OnlyOnBreak said:
So you literally just gave a biased review instead of what you think is best for the patient? I mean you pretty much said that with your last sentence. In support of them about what? Everything? If a patient does not like what their dr is doing for any fucking reason, they have the right to see anyone else. If I don't like my Dr.'s shoes one day I can see another Dr..Also, why wouldn't another Dr. always be there for them? That's their job is to give the best possible care to their patients based on their health and needs, if he has the same issue he should get treated the same no matter what Dr he sees. You're worried about being an inconvience to the Dr.? They are so busy they prolly won't even notice or care and it's not like they will be punished. Plus I know they are people too, but they are also a successful Dr, I think they will be ok. This dude's not even getting like narcotics lol like yeah imagine if I said you could have ur medicine whatever it may be but said you needed to come across morning every morning, OHH there's a month supply sitting on your doorstep????, Nah idts I'm still gonna have u drive across town daily instead
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How come I'm so lucky to get quoted twice?

Unless I missed it: I don't see it mentioned anywhere by the OP that they asked said doctor for their reasons for making such sweeping changes to the status quo.

At face value: I'll admit it doesn't make sense. But that's at face value. And I learned quick to never take anything here at face value.

Neither you (I assume) nor I know the OP, the doctor in question, or the pharmacy/pharmacist in question so for all you or I know this doctor could very well have been acting in the interests (in their professional and learned opinion) of the patient.

And ponder upon this: medical professionals don't generally wake up one morning and decide to become such i.e. it's more a calling than a simple career choice (for many reasons to boot). And I'd find it a stretch to believe that some doctor would simply decide to complicate a patient's life on a whim or because they got out of the wrong side of the bed that particular morning. Especially if there has been a professional and ongoing doctor-patient relationship.

Now I'm not saying they all remain angels throughout their careers though i.e. big pharma. is big business. But if the OP asks for reasons and such reasons are found to be unacceptable or suspicious or wanting then by all means: go wild and report away. But to simply go off of the deep end based on assumptions: I don't think is fair. Bear in mind that even IF the OP is in the wrong here: any complaint or filing against said doctor will be on record i.e. such is not going to simply disappear IF the OP is in the wrong.

So until/unless I/you/we know more: my bias stands. Unashamedly at that.
 
Dalpat I generally agree with you though she has to have damn good reasons because a Dr can temporarily force you to stay at the pharmacy YOU CHOOSE 😉 if you have been switching around however they cannot force you to change...

Is your old pharmacy cheaper? Then she has to switch you back or a simple phone call or two will fix the problem (depending upon the state)

If you have insurance it is a bit more complicated

You need too talk to her ; though honestly since it is not a controlled substance you can simply transfer it and no one can stop you

ANYWAY Good Luck
 
My best advice is to find an attorney willing to abandon his her plans to prosecute.
 
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