The CDC recommends we have access to several weeks of medications & supplies right now. But what about those of us taking meds for ADHD? Most stimulant medications are considered controlled substances that come in 30-day supplies. Find out what to do.
[“Insurance companies know that about a third of people they insure will not have a policy with them next year,” he said. “They don’t want to give a year’s worth of medication to someone who may leave.”
A patient should have no issues approaching their physician with the request. The process can even be expedited if the physician has an electronic submission setup. Mail-order prescriptions offer patients increased convenience, decreased cost, and in-person delivery — even in another state. The trade-off is that an adult must be present to sign for the package. Dodson, who is based in Colorado, said that about 20 percent of his patients lived in other states. He frequently sent mail-order prescriptions to patients with addresses in Florida and California.
Some states, like New York and Texas, do not honor prescriptions from other states, but a mail-order prescription is a legal way to circumvent those state laws. Again, someone has to sign for the package when it arrives. Many prefer to have their prescriptions sent to their workplace or college dorms for this very reason.Patients may also secure an extended supply with what’s known as a travel override.
While the great majority of prescribers should accommodate requests for a 90-day supply, some doctors, Dodson said, may overestimate the risk ofabuse and refuse to increase a patient’s prescription. A patient’s choices are limited in this situation, but mail-order prescriptions — even if only for 30-day supplies — are still a good way to ensure a steady supply of medicine while practicing social distancing.
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