2012 Oxycodone 30mg Shortage In Florida (Page 52) (Top voted first)

My spouse, who is in severe, chronic pain, has been a customer of Walgreens for many years. We live in Pinellas County, Florida. Everyday this week we have driven from Walgreen's to Walgreen's trying to fill his prescription for Roxicodone 30mg, to no avail. I cannot get any help from his regular pharmacy. I know that it's dangerous for them to tell a total stranger which store has them in stock, but I don't understand since they know him, why they can't call around or give us any assistance. I am at a total loss as to what to do & would appreciate any information that you could provide. It is so hard to see him in so much pain. Thank you.

REPLY

REPORT

The med shortage is a result of the actions of the DEA and they are holding the phamacists directly responsible for the illicit rx drug use problem and have now put limits on how much meds the pharmacies can order. The actions of the DEA are illegal and the problem. can only be fixed by writing letters to the attorney general and congressmen to bring this problem into the light and remedy the situation

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Horrible dr. Don't go.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I've written congressman, governor etc. They don't care about us. I haven't been able to fill this med for over 2 yrs now. Had to switch to percocet, not giving me adequate pain relief, & every month it's a nightmare to fill those too. It's cruel to deny a legitimate chronic pain sufferer the quality of life bc we can't fill pain meds. I'm tired of being in pain, & being made to suffer bc of rampant drug addicts abuse. The irony is the fact that H abuse is skyrocketing in FL bc people are desperate. I would never consider that route, but bc if this state's war on drugs, now there's a more serious problem with illegal drugs. Very sad & awful problem.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

@ Tampa Mark, unfortunately, my mail order pharmacy only carries C3's & down. Every month, still getting sos pulled on me. I can never get rx filled 28 days out, this month it was 32 days out. I was told by pharmacy I should have wks worth in case. How is that possible when I'm waiting 30- 35 days? I went 10 days without in Feb bc med didn't come in as ordered. Every month, it's very stressful. I'm now taking at least 1-2 a day less bc I can't be stuck in bed again. I'm getting too old for this garbage. I worry I'll die from strain on my body of w/d. I feel awful w/o it, but more concerned I could have something bad happen stopping abruptly.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

FYI, I have been on the Time-released form of this drug and up until recently, it was unavailable because the mfg. was revamping the medicine so it cannot be "abused". When it did come back out, the reformulated tablet was so heavily coated in a thick shell, I really didn't get much relief and the cost was over $500 with my insurance. Lately, I have been unable to get the "brand name", so my doctor wrote it to be compounded. I am very happy with this change for a couple of reasons... 1) it seems to actually WORK 2) it is 1/3 of the cost of the brand name pills (no one seems to make a generic of the reformulated pull. It comes in a capsule, but if is still tine/released. My insurance is same... They will pay for 2 pools per day as they supposedly last for 12,hours. I get breakthrough immediate release meds for when timed-release wears off early. Good luck and check into a compounding pharmacy! Or a regular pharmacy that also compounds!

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

@ Holly I have a Pm who is legit, seeks out abusers, u/a wont prescribe if you have an arrest history with controlled substances. You can put the Dr info on here . You cannot put your personal info on here

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I fill my meds every month at cvs in broward county for oxycontin 40mg 3x a day and also oxy instant relase 30mg every 6hrs for back problems. I have no issue because it's the same script and same doctor every month.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I was in a bad auto accident back in boynton beach nine months ago and dislocated my L-5 & L-6 disks and started on oxycontin 40mg twice a day and dilaudin 6mg 6x a day (30s are harder to find just go to 40) and from day one i went to a CVS in Boca Raton (where i was living BUT my license showed a Delray Beach Address over 20 miles away) i had no problem. I then moved to Fort Lauderdale, still, with the same license to my local cvs. Just handed her my new script from my new pain managment doctor (just showed him past records and he put me back on everything cause i am allergic to Tylenol and ibprofin*hint*) and my oxycontin discount card from perdua pharmaceutical. They didnt have it this was on a friday so the pharmacist said come back monday when they get it in. So because my records with cvs showed me filling oxys and dilaudin before, they ordered them for me. Asked how many i need per month and said to fill it on the same day each month and they will keep it stocked. Im a 30 year old real estate agent with purple hair lol. No judgement was made. As long as u have a valid reason and records you have taken these types of meds before you should be fine now. Things have calmed down

If that doesnt help, i called up my insurance company (blue cross blue shield of fl ppo) and told them i cant fill my two scripts down here. They gave me the address to their central pharmacy. I overnighted it monday and got it back thursday morning filled with no issues. These two routes helped me through all the junkie judgement and I hope it helps some of you guys too!!

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I went thru this..we switched to cvs the dont have an issue calling to locate your needs..theyve done it for me with level 3 meds many times..hope this elps good luck..id ask why after all this time there not keeping it stocked for you..my store pre orders based on customer needs on narco meds...

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I have been taking the 30mg oxycodone for years for pain. It has stopped working and then we got a new pharmacist who chose to believe he knew better than the doctor and he refused to fill it! Causing me nightmare problems! So to please him and not have to argue anymore I had my doc cut it back to 15 mg. It's useless for my pain! I want to get off it totally but I don't know how, or what to do. Has anyone had success in stopping opioids? I will not replace it with another addictive drug. Thanks

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

You are not alone! They do me the same way and they know me too! 25 years! Going from drugstore to drugstore is not good either because they are all connected with the state narcotic agency and it looks bad on your record. Regardless of the fact they tell you to go elsewhere! When you do try, they ask you if you are a regular or if they fill other scripts for you? If no, they refuse you saying they have to take care of their regular customers and don't have a supply to fill walk ups!

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Re: Mike (# 1)

Is this problem getting Oxicodone still difficult to fill in Florida in 2018

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Re: lisa (# 8)

That is the most truth I've heard in a long time. I have osteoporosis arthritis seizures fractures in my back just to name a few, and the pain doctor I used to go to I went to him for 10 years and went up to Michigan for a while and then I came back and tried to get back in with him and they couldn't take me. So here I am scrambling around trying to find somebody to help me if anybody knows or anybody for God's sake.. I live in Ormond Beach Florida and I would appreciate any help you can give. You know of course this is going to force all of us to do our business out on the street.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

good luck with that if your not on death row forget about it you wil be rolling all around town and not to be rude or anything but I seen a guy use a wheel chair just so he could get his script so sooner or later the are going to want to see our medical papers which I am almost sure that is against the law.but let me tell ya theses kids out there have ruined it for everyone as far as I am concerned the ones that died should be dead cause they should have not been misusing them in the first place.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

first of all you cannot fill a narcotic if you leave the county wherefyryf your doctor is so why are you traveling all over get your doctor to change your medication because you are wasting your time and I am sure you are employed because that is what they should check one how are thes e people paying for their meds.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Any chance you are in the Sarasota area??? If you are will u PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE "share" where u got urs filled??? I just can't stand the agonizing pain, then to be sick on top of it. Ridiculous! Can't take it much longer. Please someone help me to fill in or around Sarasota. What good are the scripts and the enormous dr visit charges when the meds aren't even available?!?! Please someone suggest where to fill Oxycodone 30mg in Sarasota !!!! Thank you

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Was just at Dr. yest. seems the DEa has shut down the sales of oxycodone by one of the manufacturers here in Fl. So by doing that they have limited the amounts the state has by these 2 manufacturers they audited, and ultimately shut down the manufactering of oxycodone for them.Now the state of Fl. is in a panic to get these in from other states, that limits those states supplies too.My Dr. is in Sarasota and they gave me the scoop. if you have a prob getting this, you must go back to Dr. for a new sript. chnage to a diff med for now. good luck to all of you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

PLEASE EVERYONE on here looking or needing their medications should be signing this petition. ONLY 12 signatures? WHY if there are so many of you?
ipetitions.com/petition/oxycodone-shortage-myth-created-by-the-dea/

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

The problem is BIG GOVERNMENT. Stop voting Democrat and threaten your Republican congressman or congresswoman with voting for libertarian candidates if they can't keep their noses out of things that aren't their business. IT IS NOT THE GOVERNMENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT US FROM OURSELVES.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

@ DAN my god do some research on methadone PLEASE! IT DONT CANCEL NO OTHER OPIOD OUT.. IT IS USED YES FOR DOPE SICK PPL,BUT IS ALSO A VERY VERY GOD LONG TERM ACTING PAIN MED.. GET A CLUE

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

This is a nightmare!! I suffer from multiple auto-immune diseases such as Connective Tissue Disease, R.A, Livedo, Raynau...

47 REPLIES

Can a pharmacist just be quite and fill the script the doctor ordered for his patient.They lie to us and then fill freds...

64 REPLIES

back in the 80's Scotty's ,hardware store hicked up prices for ply wood and state of Fl,step in closed them down...

4 REPLIES

Is anyone in Florida having any issues getting their oxycodone 30mg filled at any pharmacy's? Especially at a Publix...

3 REPLIES

IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO OBTAIN A REFILL IN FLORIDA. WHEN WILL THIS BE SOLVED. SUICIDE RATES ARE UP. IN FORT MYERS IN SEPTEMB...

3 REPLIES

Have any of you tried to order from mail order pharmacies. I have Aetna insurance, and they have an rx by mail program. ...

15 REPLIES

Well today I officially caught a cvs here in Ga lying to me. A friend of mine filled his Meds yesterday. I go in, having...

442 REPLIES

Need a pain management doctor, moved from NYC have all my records (and MRI) showing i was taking oxycodone, also was in ...

4 REPLIES

My husband has been relentlessly trying to fill my scripts for over a week, spending hrs on end daily, going from Parmac...

86 REPLIES

I have a prescrption for oxycodone 30mg 180 tablets I livw in perrine florida ? Can you please help ## Hi Zuil, I think ...

4 REPLIES