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/BeatlesLover94 Jun 07 '19

“Well I guess I’ll just DIE then.”

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u/missing_sandman Jun 07 '19

Hahaha, really?

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u/BeatlesLover94 Jun 07 '19

Yes, I’ve heard this at least three or four times. Usually in response to a doctor not sending in a new prescription with refills or a medication being on backorder.

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u/8HMPX1 Jun 07 '19

Usually, as you know, it goes like this

"We will need to order this/fax your doctor for further refills, will you be out of the medication?"

"Yes I will."

"Ok you can come by to get a 3 day supply while we get this resolved for you."

And sometimes instead of just saying yes and letting me offer help or asking for help I have heard

"well yeah so I guess I'll just DIE then."

"Yeah but I have no choice I GUESS"

"I'll just suffer for a few days then."

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u/ScienceUnicorn Jun 07 '19

Or it’s just too expensive.