unauthorized person picked up my prescription.Pharmacy discussed records with non pharmacy cashier.Lawsuit?
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You may or may not have a case, i guess i dont know the details. If he discussed the case with the cashier in an effort to solve the problem of who has the script, I dont think it would be a privacy violation (I maybe wrong) especially if he didnt disclose to her what drug you were taking. And its going to be hard to prove by word of mouth that this isnt what happened. If it was a personal conversation though and then it would probably be a HIPPA violation.  I'm an intern in pharmacy school but I'm not a legal expert so I don't know every little detail and what counts as a HIPPA violation and what doesnt. Also, if they end up not having that your ex isnt allowed to pick up your Rx you might have a tough time proving your case. Like I said though, I dont know the details of the incident nor am i familiar with the situation, and I'm sure im not hearing the whole story. It seems odd your doctor would "drop" you if there wasnt more to this story... You probably need to talk to a lawyer to get an exact answer if you really want to sue them. It sounds like it was probably an honest mistake by the pharmacy. Pharmacies usually have several thousand patients, and to be realistic its pretty much impossible to stay up on the domestic situations of each one. If they had a note on your husband, it was probably buried in the part of your profile called the DUR in which case they tech wouldnt have seen the note unless she was looking for it. I think you're also going to have to prove that your ex picked up your prescription... and even if he did, the pharmacy would be able to give you more if you had refills, though your insurance might not cover it. So yeah, you need to ask a lawyer... but IMO you dont have that much of a case... sorry about the trouble you've had though.
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I've never heard of any doctor, dentist or otherwise, "selling" their patients medications.  They can give samples of medications for the patients in case they need them until they are able to get to the pharmacy.  Even if the cost is less, I would steer away from this.  I think it's illegal.  It's almost like charging the patient "twice".  Check with the AMA in your state as soon as possible and find out if what he is doing is legal.
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Your best shot is to contact the pharmacy company distributing it to see if they have any programs to assist in the purchase. Often, they have a few.\n\n This must all be followed with a doctors perscription, of course.
109242
I would call the Board and ask.  No since in getting fined over a few antibiotic packs.  In my opinion though if you signed for them they are yours to take to another practice.
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Technically no, but it's amazing what you can get when you present the issue in a way that a pharmacist will feel safe about the transaction. \n\nI am amazed at how easy it is to get controlled drugs here in Costa Rica. I am not an abuser; rather have medical problems that require medications that must have prescriptions in the U.S.  Here I can merely show the prescription bottle (no ID required) or tell the pharmacist what I need. On New Years Eve I had an awful back pain and was able to get codeine with no problem.\n\nNow, if they think you want the drugs for illegal or recreational purposes, that's another story!
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Then you need to "hook up" with a psychiatrist who can prescribe you medication.  What you are talking about is either prescription fraud and/or illegal purchase and possession of narcotics.  Do you know that online discusion of this immediately forwarded to DEA, FBI and your state police narcotics squad?  Yes indeedy.  Just those words will get your IP address monitored by them.  Trust me.
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No.   You will not win this potential  lawsuit.  There is no damage.  You could sue, and you would win.  But, what would you win?  If there are no damages then there is no monetary judgement.  You really do not even know if it was filled wrong.  I would ask for a copy of the script-or, at least to see it.  It could just have easily been written wrong.  It's a mistake that was caught before harm was done.  I would find out what happened.  Either you need to find a new pharmacy or a new doctor.  If it was something written wrong and the pharmacist should have notice it, you may be looking for  a new both.
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maybe ask your pharmacist
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are you referring to European Pharmacy.co.uk.  If so I have just had a look at the site and am concerned that nowhere do they give you a contact number or an address. I would be very wary about using such a site. However it may well be Kosher but keep an eye on your bank account.
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No it's illegal!  I worked @ a doctor's office and we used to copy the cash payments as sort of a receipt.  We had a patient who was a police officer and he said that it was illegal.  It's not something that you call and tell the police about though.  I mean lots of places of business do it.  If someone wanted to be picky they could call, but that would be pretty mean, unless you hate them- go ahead.
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I think it's fraud or intent to defraud.\n\nDefinitely bring a lawyer into the picture.  And whoever did your background check on these employees should be held accountable as well.  \n\nIf they had any contact with patients, there's definitely some type of law that covers that.  \n\nAs for the last guy, cut your losses and pay his last paycheck and be done with him.  I doubt he'll use you as a job reference.
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why is it my B.S. sensors are going off right now?\n\nFederal law requires a signature when picking up presciptions....ESPECIALLY narcotics. They also require the person selling the medication to either personally know who it is they are giving it to or ID them if they don't. Most states require ID to be documented for all narcotic purchases, even when selling it to your mother.\n\nSo who's lying?
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There are some States, including Texas, where it is illegal to have prescription drugs in your possession without a valid prescription.  The level of the crime, i.e. misdemeanor or felony, is dependent upon whether or not the drugs are controlled substances or not, i.e. schedule 1,2, or 3 drugs.
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Not legally, at least in the United States.  Mind you, there are places that will either sell it to you illegally (a bit rare, being a felony and all) or have a doctor on staff look over a questionnaire you fill out and then prescribe the drug (much more common).  he FDA is currently looking into requiring any doctor writing a prescription to have a face-to-face consultation with/evaluation of the patient.
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Bring it to a pharmacy, and ask the pharmacist.
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I have a copy of my medical records both Hospital & GP. \n\nI also have a copy of one of my childrens medical records. Hospital. \n\nThey are photocopied records. I understand you have to pay for them but do not know what they cost as mine were given to me following a hospital breach. \n\nThey waived the fees as a gesture.
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Go see an attorney immediately. It sounds as if you are a victim of identity theft. Your state medical board by all means DOES have a record of it, as they are required by law. Go see your attorney immediately.