Norco Shortage In Michigan

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Is anyone else having problems finding a pharmacy to fill their scripts of Norco? I have been taking them for a few years now for my chronic pain. I always go to the same pharmacy chain, and its always the same doctor who writes my scripts, but since the new law change no one seems to have them in stock. Some pharmacists told me it was a manufacturer back order. We are told not to go without our meds, but yet how is that possible if we can't get them? Anyone knows of a pharmacy that has Norco 10/325 in the metro Detroit area?

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Dear Painfully Annoyed, Yes, this appears to be a huge problem at the moment. I have called every pharmacy in my insurance plan and everyone says the same thing. Your not alone, I was told it is a repackaging issue with the manufacturers due to the new laws. Consumers are not going to be told what is going on and we are left up to our own resources and our withdrawals. They sure are going to see the ER's fill up as people get sick!

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I have been taking Hydrocodone products for 12 years since I had a 2 layer fusion in my back l-4 l-5 l-5 s-1. Of course in typical fashion, with my luck I ran out the day before change took effect. I had 2 refills left but was told I needed paper script, which I obtained, and have been unable to fill for 18 days and counting. Of course like everyone else I have tried multiple Pharmacy's , with no luck and am left in pain. They knew the change was coming so who dropped the ball. Patients are not supposed to be effected negatively, by the new laws, only those whom abuse. Oh and does anyone else feel like me. I was a legal patient for years, but now I am looked upon as a drug seeking addict !! ?? One created by the DEA whom took me off of 7.5- 750 hydrocodone, for the safety of my kidney and liver, and put me on 10/ 3.25 NORCO which has less Tylenol but more of the addicting compound hydrocodone, good job fellas !!!

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Yep, just found this out today. I'm four weeks post op two lumbar discectomy and just tried to fill my norco prescription not knowing there was any issue. After calling Walgreens, CVS, meijer...no luck. They referred me to the hospital pharmacies, but apparently they'll only fill them if they're being order from discharge prescription. I'm definitely in pain and feel exactly like you do "annoyed"! I'm not an addict trying to get pain meds, I'm just trying to get post-op relief...and no one seems to know when it will be back in stock.

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Not like they are in pain so what do they care. I broke my wrist and its painful, ran out of what the ER prescribed. Go to the Doctor get a script for Norcos and nobody has them, one said maybe Monday or try the hospital. Hospital didn't have them either.

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Yes I'm having the same issue, I live in Las Vegas nv I've been suffering with fibromyalgia forever, my hydrocodone 10/325 are all that seem to ease my pain! I don't understand why the FDA would do such a thing as to classify hydrocodone as a schedule 2 drug, that's in the same category as Oxy , Percocet and morphine, it makes no sense whatsoever ! People like myself that are in serious pain are being mistreated ! If the FDA is truly concerned about societies well being , they need to ban cigarettes , due to causing cancer ! That's the real issue in America , not pain management!

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Same boat here in Birmingham, Alabama. CVS and Walgreens are unable to fill them. My friend's son was told by Walgreens that it could be a very long wait time.

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I ended up finding the 10/325 Norco at the Big Kmart pharmacy in Monroe. If anyone is looking for that, they still have some there.

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I can not believe that there is a shortage in metro Detroit of norco.I have been taking this medication for years,now I can't find a pharmacy that have them in stock?When you ask why,they all give you a different story?So what's the real story?This is nothing short of barbaric and inhumane!When a person is in serve pain,you can not function.I think we should flood the FDA with as many emails as possible!These i****s have not one bit of empathy,they are not the ones suffering,so they just don't care!Even the pharmacists seem to have a s*** eating grin on their face when they tell you they can't fill your RX!I have called almost every pharmacy in the metro Detroit area and no one has them?How can a pharmacy not have such a widely prescribed medication? They can't even tell you when they will have them??Everyone that can't get their meds should file a legal suit against the FDA and the pharmacies for putting us through this barbaric and inhumane treatment!Those that rely on these medications know they can't function without them!When you look into the use of these meds they tell you NOT to stop using them at once!So why is this what is happening?I can not walk without taking them due to both of knees are bad.I say we flood the FDA with emails demanding them to do something about this shortage!And do it now!

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yes everyone is having the same problem!I can't understand how this can be happening!It is nothing short of barbaric and inhumane!Everyone that is being harmed by this should sue the maker the FDA and the pharmacies that are out of stock of such a widely used pain medications.If enough people flood them with your concerns something might be done!How could they not have seen this coming is beyond me

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Hey Folks, I called the FDA and they actually called me back and informed me there is no shortage they are aware of, the only problem is the manufacturers are relabeling the product and have not been able to ship the product. Its a manufacturer problem, not the FDA. So you might want to start calling the mfr of your Norco and finding out when they are going to start shipping the product.

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We need some contact numbers in order to launch some complaints. Anyone willing to share?

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All we need to do is look on your last RX and see the mfrs name and look them up on the internet to get the factory numbers and bombard them with calls.

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I called the FDA here in Detroit and I also called the FDA website listing number that number is 855-543-3784 they told me they did not know about it? So call that number and tell them you can not find anywhere to fill your RX.. I also called and left a message at the Detroit office that number is 313-393-8189. If enough us call we might get something done.I am so fed up with these people putting me such a prolonged time in pain.So call and tell them to get off their butts

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I called the pharmacy in monroe at the kmart and tgey are out too.. but my sons pharmacy in taylor on goddard rd between telegraph and beexh daily will have theirs in on wednesday.. :)

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I called there. They didn't seem to think they were getting any in?

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It's because of the class of drug change. It's now a narcotic (class 2 I think) and the drug makers have to make less of it. At least that's what a pharmacy explained to me.

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It is the same thing here in Northeast Florida. I think they are all lying ! Any suggestions ????????

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Which one in taylor

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Cvs in melvindale are going to white norcos

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Yes I can't find Norco 10/325 either ! I've been to 7 pharmacy's a hospital pharmacy's. I called the FDA office in Detroit and the lady said its a manufacturing problem. Since the change from class 3 to class 2, the drug companies have to change everything !

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The Pharmacy WILL NOT tell anyone when any pain medication is coming in fo0r fear of being robbed.

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I’d like to add a new post about Norco. Allergan company owns Norco. They quit making it December 2020. Without any notice for their customers. And they blame Abbvie and leave all forward messages to that company! Then they say Allergan is responsible for Norco. All you people who get Norco, it’s junk generic that is cut 10 percent. Believe me. I've been texting and calling. Need to boycott Allergan and Abbvie.

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Pharmacy Shop in Madison Heights.

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Yeah me. Can't get the yellow one anywhere. All the white one are pitiful. They don't work at all. I'm living in chronic pain and will until I die. I'm not an addict and I take the meds because I have to to function only a little.

Not only the problem with not being able to get any yellow Norco, the FDA AND MY DOCTOR TOOK ME OFF SOMA which I've been taking since 1988 without even telling me it was being done. What can be done? Have these so-called experts ever heard of WITHDRAWAL!!! NOT DUE TO TAKING TOO MANY LIKE A DRUG ADDICT BUT BECAUSE I TRULY NEED THE TWO TO DEAL WITH THE PAIN THAT IS HERE UNTIL I DIE. THIS IS NOT LIVING, I'M HOMEBOUND AND I CAN'T TAKE THIS PAIN MUCH LONGER. IN FEAR OF LOSING MY MIND FROM IT ALL.

THIS PROVES THEY DON'T CARE HOW MUCH WE SUFFER. THANKS ALL OF YOU ADDICTS, YOU DID THIS TO ME AND MANY MORE. I HOPE YOU SUFFER LIKE HELL WHEN YOU CANT GET THE MEDS YOU LOVE TO GET YOUR BUZZ. I NEVER GOT BUZZED IN MY LIFE, NEVER WANTED TO. I ONLY WANT A LITTLE RELIEF FROM THE PAIN I SUFFER EVERY MINUTE OF THE DAY. BTW...FORGET SLEEP, LUCKY TO GET 2 HOURS A DAY AND SOMETIMES NONE AT ALL!!!

FROM A DISGUSTED GOOD PERSON THAT'S PAYING THE PRICE FOR SLIMY ADDICTS. OH YEAH, MY OWN SON IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST ADDICTED DRUNK I KNOW. HOPE HE SUFFERS LIKE HELL AS WELL AS HIS ADDICTED DRUNK PIECE OF CRAP WIFE. GUESS THEY WILL NEVER STEAL MY MEDS AGAIN LIKE BEFORE....I DON'T HAVE ANY!!!!

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Sunshine pharmacy on 19 mile road at Hayes: 586-286-5005. Always in stock. 43009 Hayes Sterling Hts.

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The same here but they have told me to wait while they check to see if they can fill it the last two months.

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Just curious how has your recovery been? I had an RTSA Dec 10th and have terrible pain. Hand is numb/shoulder and deltoid /bicep muscles hurt constantly. Pain has not stopped. I am so fed up and there are some days I just wish I would die and get it over with. Had a fall and shattered the shoulder.

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I'm sorry to hear about your wife.My father did the same thing 2 years ago on his birthday and i know it was the GABAPENTIN OR NEURONTIN STAY AWAY FROM THIS DRUG!!!the docs tried to say it wasn't or that it was a rare case but my family was destroyed by this med...

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I don't have any problem filling my Norco...I get them filled at the same pharmacy every month. 120 per month....

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I have a hypothesis regarding Schedule II medications (narcotics). The scumbags who have abused, physicians who have run PILL MILLS and irresponsibly prescribed to patients who should be sent to pain clinics, and scumbags who fill their "scripts" and sell the drugs on the streets have helped create a crisis that has required the DEA to intervene. If this is an effort to get these drugs OFF OUR STREETS and OUT of the mouths of ABUSERS I support it.. I recently had a total reverse shoulder replacement at 57 years old after shattering my shoulder. I have been informed the following by Meijers pharmacy that the DEA has begun to allow pharmacies a certain amount of these narcotics for a month and if pharmacy fills scripts for the amount they have been designated for they will not be able to reorder the drugs to provide to patients until the following month. I was informed on Feb 12, 2016 by a Meijers pharmacy that they will not receive another shipment from manufacturer until March. I have pain and am in physical therapy but I will continue my recovery DESPITE having to suffer through it. I personally support what the DEA has begun to prevent the addiction and street pushing of these very dangerous medications. I applaud this effort whole heartedly. We have enough issues with abuse of drugs in the US. It is time that any effort is made to reduce and eliminate this abuse for the sake of our children who live in a society deluged with drugs and crime.

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