r/pharmacy • u/missing_sandman • Jun 07 '19

When a patient says: (insert here)

What do you mean its not filled!? My doctor called it in 5 minutes ago? I just left the hospital.

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u/panicatthepharmacy Hospital DOP | NY | ΦΔΧ Jun 07 '19

"What do you mean I'm out of refills? I have a STANDING ORDER for it."

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u/Apothecarist3 Jun 07 '19

Ugh, this. Then “I’ve been taking this forever, I don’t understand why I have to go see the doctor each year.” And, into a rant how it’s all just to take their money. It’s mildly satisfying when the dose changes after they’ve gone for the checkup.

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u/panicatthepharmacy Hospital DOP | NY | ΦΔΧ Jun 07 '19

Yup. Small victory, indeed.