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Topic: 90-day mail order rx and abx

sideways
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 34352

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My prescription insurance is forcing me to go to 90-day mail order for any prescription that has refills.

I'm concerned about having my abx filled that way. I really don't want any red flags going up on me.

It's bad enough I can't use the pharmacy I've been dealing with for years. I know the two main pharmacists well.

Has anyone else had to use mail-order for refills?

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Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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I've used them for about 30 yrs. No problems at all.

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poppy
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Who is your mail order pharmacy benefits company? If it is Medco, you will have trouble gettng these meds. They are sending out letters quoting IDSA misinformation about lyme.

Actually, any meds you buy at a local pharmacy are going to be seen by your insurance company, because they are paying presumably.

It could be a lot cheaper to get your meds mail order.

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sideways
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Thanks, Lymetoo. That's a relief.

Though, I'm sad about having to switch pharmacies. I know my pharmacists so well that I got one a gift when she had her baby.

I'd rather not say who I have, but I don't have Medco.

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Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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I find that I still use my local pharmacy quite a bit. Anytime I get a new med, I take it to my pharmacy.

You usually need to try out new meds for a few weeks or a month before going to a 90-day.

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BoxerMom
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My husband and I do this for many of our meds. It's never been required for abx, but is usually required for typical long-term meds like antidepressants.

We have had no trouble, even when moving abx to 90-day fills. No denials. No questions.

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