Guest guest Posted August 23, 2004 Report Share Posted August 23, 2004 Morning all= I read this Fed.s script change info with intrest - I'm still being given the older triple script forms , and wonder if this is one of those changes rolling out a few states at a time like they often have done with other major changes ? I thought I'd share a few of the precautions my pain doctor asks we at least consider though . Here their big concern is that when " word " leaks out into the community - house invasions /thefts are linked clearly too , and they've become concerned we take some precautions . First I was advised to GET A SAFE - even the small sort now available in many hotel rooms - key or combo -it's a DETURANT to mention ANYTIME you need to discuss that your taking narcotics - MENTION it in the same breath and your a less desirable target for theft . My nursing agency gladly provided one for my use that's EASY to open ( keyed rather than a spin combo -both vision and dexterity issues vannish ) . Check around with pharmacy's -- some offer home pickup of scripts and delivery's free . Other's now have " drive through " lanes - either one reduces the risk someone nearby will SEE the color or overhear discussion of the sript . I'm now using a free pickup /delivery pharmacy == It's a smaller family run bussiness with the bonus that they've got MORE time available to discuss side effects / possilbe interactions ect when I want guidance too - AND they've got " higher radar " for odd script mistakes going with a smaller overall " caseload " too - I LIKE that the staff GET to know each client /patient-- they've CAUGHT mistakes twice in recent months that saved me possible grief ! Combined this also eased my fears that I'd be the next on a list of breakins - seeking those narcotics . It's a sad time in our culture/world that so many are addicted with no scruples about HOW they get their hands on those triple script meds --BUT we've got some control over how MUCH we are in jepordy too (G ) - it's become second habbit to me now to mention that safe in the SAME breath I rattle off a medications update to a doctors office / OR discuss meds in a coffee shop with friends too ! I like that the safe is small enough to SLIDE out of view when guests come over - or even carry on an overnight trip ( someone else LIFTING /carrying it - LOL ) - any who do have social services /home nursing ect may well find they are glad to purchase it FOR you if it's off concern to yourself /your family / Or your doctor too . It didn't occur to ME I was a good target ( duh ) - it was the doctors office concern ( I see a pain specialist ) HE pointed out to me that just GOING To his office also makes me a greater KNOWN target of the sophisticated addicted sorts - and THOSE are now a big CROSS section of our society too -- HERE even " little old ladies " were getting scripts / then SELLING to those same dealer /addict sorts to pay for FOOD as their incomes retired became soo stretched == SAD - we NEED to better provide for those elderly / and disabled in our communities as well ! I do feel a bit safer with this simple combo of precautions though - and it didn't take a huge effort - worth doing ! in Paradise ( Our little hidden mountian town of Paradise is ALSO in that modern society culture INCLUDING the drug thefts /addictions ect issues JUST like a microculture reflection of the bigger " outside " world - tehehe ! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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