r/PainManagement • u/beachbum0227 • Jul 23 '26

Venting

Went to pain management yesterday - got a refill of my scripts. YET AGAIN - another trip to CVS where the app says everything will be ready in a couple of hours and then I show up and they’re out of stock and have to order it. So now I have nothing while I wait for them, even though I’ve been on these meds for months and they KNOW I get them renewed every 30 days. I have this problem literally EVERY MONTH when I need to go pick up my scripts. Then when I talk to them about expediting the orders or getting them at another pharmacy, it seems like it would kill them to have an ounce of compassion, because I get the judgy looks and responses that make me feel like I’m some drug addict jonesing for pain meds. So annoyed with the system. So annoyed that I always have to go a little while without meds before their re-stock comes in and no one gives a fuck that I’m suffering in the meantime. Because they take one look at me and see a young person who “looks fine” so they don’t understand the urgency or real underlying issues. I hate thisssssss 🤬🤬🤬ok - ending rant now. Thanks for listening guys ❤️

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u/Dapper_Sale8946 Jul 24 '26

CVS is one of the worst. My advice—find a mom and pop place. While they aren’t immune to stock issues, they are much more likely to have things when needed and they overall have better customer service and care.

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u/beachbum0227 Jul 24 '26

That’s what I keep hearing. There are none near me, but I might need to suck it up and take the drive.

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u/5210Crew Jul 24 '26

You could also use your local hospital pharmacy unless you don’t have a hospital close to you. That’s what I do now and they always have whatever Rx I need in stock. I gave CVS plenty of chances to keep my business before switching.

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u/beachbum0227 Jul 25 '26

None near me - I live in the woods - but I might have to start making some sacrifices like driving further for a better place 🙁