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Norco Shortage In Michigan (Page 10)
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painfully annoyed Says:
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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I got lucky yest.Got my usual 180per/month. Walgreen's. For lower back,neck etc...they were out 10 days, they were working on my script while another guy walked up they told him they didn't have norco for him. They were in and supposedly out of them that quick. I. Feel very lucky but its all screwy. I hope the manufacturer get their stufftogether I'm already worried about next fill. Thinking of a change
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rocky Says:
I got lucky yest. Got my usual 180per/month. Walgreen's. For lower back,neck etc...they were out 10 days, they were working on my script while another guy walked up they told him they didn't have norco for him. They were in and supposedly out of them that quick. I. Feel very lucky but its all screwy. I hope the manufacturer gets their s*** together I'm already worried about next fill. Thinking of a change
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Dogman Says:
I have been taking Vicodin then Norco when law changed, for 10 years. 10-325 now. 4 a day and have gone to the same CVS the whole time. Dec 2nd had my annual physical and got my scripts. got to CVS got the BS everyone else is getting. I don't want to go through withdrawl and be in pain, so I went to about 12 pharm's and 2 hospitals to get my script filled. got a different story from each one no luck.
So here's the stupidity of it all !! I went back to my doctor same day told him the situation so he changed my script to percacet. I went back to same CVS and they filled it. Although I pay cash and it was $120 at least I"M good for this month. But I'm worried about next month I have a Norco script already written with a do not refill until.
So now the Gov. has caused me to spend more money and take a stronger med. Doesn't make sense, This needs to stop. But at least I kinda believe my pharmacist that he was out of Norco or told not to give it out. Still feel judged overheard him say to the other Pharm. Norco user switched over to perc. with a disgusted look.
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MichiganPatriot Says:
agenda 21 guys it's all about controlI am a recovering cancer patient cannot fill my script either all they're trying to do is raise the value on the streets and peoplewith legitimate problems who take them the way they're supposed to are the ones who are affected
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Diane Says:
Condor, which manufacturer of oxycodone is working for you? So many people are havng problems with percocet now that Actavis has taken over.
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KAY Says:
Hello,
I would check out the Farmington Drug next to Walgreens. They are a smaller drug store, but got me something I could not find too...give them a try.
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Condor Says:
Well I'm done with Norcos...Just got a script filled for Oxycodone 5/325 and it's working great .........Tired of looking for Norco's......I called over 47 pharmacys last week...mom and pop and the major pharmacies. No one had them ....one pharmacy ask me if I had insurance ...I said yes , then they replied they didn't have any....lmao If I had cash they would have filled them I know. Since this new law came into effect , these pharmacy's have been making there own rules...they will fill your script if you have more scripts to fill or if your a regular customer etc. I had one pharmacist say how many Norco's did I need filled I told her and she said and I quote ! Hell no we can't fill that many ! So if your looking for Norco's you will be waiting till after New Years........
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BL Says:
The DEA allows manufacturing companies a quota on the active ingredients of Schedule II for a year. When they have exhausted the quota, they can't make any more until the new year. It is not uncommon to have problems locating Schedule II's at the end of the year.
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Leilani Says:
Collie Drugs in St Clair Shores can get them but it takes a day or two. Cvs, walgreens, etc are usless. Call LOCAL mom and pop pharmacies and see if they can get them. The chain stores ARE NOT carrying enough to fill the scripts.
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Jerry Says:
I posted the other day but said it had to be reviewed so I will try and re-post. There is no shortage my pharmacist at Walgreens in Florida has 2 full bottles of norco sitting on the shelf. The shortage excuse is BS. But if you can get your doctor to write your rx for Vicodin you should not have a problem getting it filled. Vicodin is the same as norco hydrocodone AND it has a generic co-pay so will cost you the same. The vicodin is made by the manufacturer Abvee and for some reason they have a generic copay. Works the same way or I think better than norco generic. I am currently taking the 10 mg. 3 x a day and getting good relief for severe lower chronic back pain and it has 300 mg. of tylenol as opposed to 325 mg. with norco. This is just a suggestion and maybe will help you find a medication for the pain and not have to jump through hoops at these pharmacies claiming a shortage.
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Missy Says:
Well, then, perhaps they would be more 'inclined' to initiate some sort of reform, or re-distribution (whatever the case may be), if the patients united, in any way possible, thereby putting the 'law-makers' under the microscope, and hitting big Pharma right in their pockets.
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Jules Says:
They changed the drug class of hydrocodone in michigan to a higher one. Docs are now refusing to write for it or very hesitant. They have been scarce for weeks now. Some pharmacies will not fill it. It is now in the same class as H. Switching everyone to Tylenol #3. Blah.
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scoote1019 Says:
That doesnt change the fact Norcos should be a class 2 drug. Your issue should be with the doctors that over prescribe them to people who should not have them.
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Jerry Says:
You are right there is NO shortage it is Bulls***. If you use Walgreens keep going to different ones - my pharmacist at Walgreens told me he doesn't know about any shortages for Norco even with the change that he has over 2 full bottles sitting on the shelf. I am in Florida and I know this thread is about the shortage in Michigan but if there is no shortage here why would there be in Michigan? But I wanted to add if you can't find Norco try to have your pm doctor write your rx for Vicodin. It is the same drug hydrocodone and I know people might say they can't afford it BUT the Vicodin by the manufacturer Abvee has a GENERIC co-pay so really it is going to cost you the same as the generic Norco. I have not had one issue getting my monthly Vicodin re-filled and they always have it in stock at Walgreens. I hope this helps in maybe a solution for getting some pain relief right now.
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IN Tow Says:
This is Bulls***!! And don't tell me to switch to something else.... cause nothing else works. For the DEA to do this and then put it on the backs of distributors and packaging is BULLS***! What gets me is they always want to put that line in there....this medication has side effects .......so does wine, liquor and cigs and wine and beer !! Give me a firkin break !
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BL Says:
Condor, in reply # 34 the source you quoted stated that if a there were refills on a rx written before Oct 6, that refills wouldn't be allowed. Federal Law Does Not state that. The Federal Law states that if a rx was written before Oct 6 with refills that the refills "may" be gotten until April 8 2015. But, it is up to each individual pharmacy or pharmacy chain if they want to refill. Some are and some aren't Put, dea AND hydrocodone AND refills AND april 8 2015 in your search bar.
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outraged in Detroit Says:
Looks like everyone is forgetting Norco became a Schedule II drug in October. THAT is the problem...The government will only let a certain amount of the drug be manufactured at a time. The "on and off" availability will continue now as long as you take Norco. As I said in another post, there must be a better way to control Schedule II drugs and the government needs to find out what that is and change this archaic way of dealing with the problem of abuse.
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Missy Says:
To all Florida chronic pain patients: Please follow this link, and sign the petition to all our legislators, regarding the narcotic prescription shortage. While we're all severely suffering, and are unable to do anything else, at least we can take some action by signing. Here's the link: petitions.moveon.org/sign/florida-prescription?source=s.fwd&r_by=5784872
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Lost in Detroit Says:
BS-If there is a shortage it is because they want there to be a shortage.
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