Norco Shortage In Michigan (Page 16) (Top voted first)

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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Patty, I'm just glad you're ok. I'm not saying it has anything to do with it, but me and my fiancé have been praying for you. I'm so happy that you found a new doctor and I hope he can give you the relief you need and can ease your pain. That's relieving that you have a significant other in your life to help you through all the tough times. I don't know what I would do without Lance (my fiancé). He is always there to take care of me and after six years with him, I couldn't imagine my life without him. You sound like your spirits have lifted and I hope things just continue to get better for you. If you ever need to chat you're more than welcome to email me. My email is {edited for privacy}. Let us know how your appointment goes on Monday! Take care! Andrea

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I had the same problem. I actually waited to have my script filled until today, should have done it on time, on the 14th. I was in northern MI at the time.
Anyways I went everywhere and called everywhere today.
Ended out at Walgreens in Ypsilanti. I'm prescribed 180 a month and they had them.
I'm going to Florida for 6 weeks tomorrow for job training and It was very frustrating, I was trying to get everything done today and it took 4 hours but I finally found them. I could have had them filled no problem up north.

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Iam having the same situation. I too need it for chronic pain and can't find it. If there is somebody that knows anything please let me know.

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Yes I had to go back to my pain management and change my norco 10 mg to Tylenol 4#w codeine. Every pharmacy I talked with said they are on backorder. I was upset because that was the reason I changed meds. I lucked out the pharmacy up the had them. I get it there was alot of abuse with the hydrocodone but there's gotta be a better way there's alot of us out there in chronic pain !!

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What does God have to do with filling scripts? It is sad to me that the pharmaceutical companies have us by the balls and yet it falls on God. Being of no faith has nothing to do with this...what does have to do with it is the government again taking from its own...regulation. Don't blame it on God! If you do have true faith God can and will, if you don't no reason to put the blame anywhere else, and thanks to addicts and pleasure users it has jacked us that need it over. Just legalize marijuana nation wide and call it a day! Can't get Norco either...sick of trying. Shouldn't the Dr. Know it isn't available?

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Faithful, I don't think Doctors have any idea what pharmacy has Norcos or how many. The only thing I know is I always go to my regular pharmacy and I've had some good luck. Once they suggested I try another pharmacy and wouldn't even take my script. I go to the same chain when I have to find a pharmacy with enough to fill my script. I could go to the pharmacy at the hospital my doctor works out of but haven't yet. I don't believe calling up drug stores and asking them to check their inventory will do anyone any good. I've only been delayed about 10 days one time. I usually get mine filled the same day I get to a store with enough inventory in stock.

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Im in the Flint area and was just prescribed Norco for severe knee pain. Im receiving shots (Supartz) to stave off a total knee till next year. If anyone has ever had these shots, they are painful for at least 2 days post injection. Im not a narcotic user, but these are painful. Now, trying to fill my first script for Norco is impossible. Im in the Flint Michigan area. If anyone knows of a pharmacy within say a 50 mile radius that I can get my script filled, I would appreciate that.

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Thank you for your reply. I did find a drug store that had them and it's made all the difference after I been getting my weekly inter joint injections. It was extremely painful afterwards for at least 2 days. This is helping to cope with the pain.

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Madison
You may be on to something here. My script called for 120 per month. I lowered it 90 and for the last two months at CVS I've had my script filled that day.

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I don't know that the amount has much to do with it. Mine too is 120 and on my last visit to my pain management DR, I told him about the problem and he said I shouldn't have any trouble this month (meaning last month) and two months in a row, no problem. And I use Walgreens so...go figure.

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Ken - maybe just don't tell them you are on norco. How will they know unless they did a UA? I have on and off severe ear aches that go down into my neck. I have a rare from of adult mastoiditis and have been to urgent care and walk in clinics and they always give me norco. They have made it so hard for us to get our much needed pain medication so now we have to play their game if they want us to play games like they are doing to us then we will do it too if that what it takes to get our pain medication.

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Rite at on Pontiac Trail in Wixom had them yesterday. Any chain drug store can check the other stores for you so that you don't have to go without your pain meds.

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Walgreens is good about it.I live in Ga.No problems here.Not sure where you live.

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DiDole

I was told by CVS just the opposite. A gal there said they don't no how many other stores have at any given time. I think maybe she was lying to me.

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That's probably what it is. Too much trouble. I had my doctor lower me from 120 down to 90 and I get it filled that day. The last two months in a row, anyway.

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Bob I had a medical marijuana card for a year and a half. I sent it back for two reasons. It did not ease my pain one iota and only got me high. I have a CPL to carry firearms. I was up for renewal of my CPL and did not want to risk losing that.

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I called the manufacturer and was told they have plenty, it is the pharmacies that are not ordering! I had a reverse total shoulder replacement arthroplasty and can't get my pain meds! I would think the surgeons would be up in arms, if you can't get pain meds who is going to have surgery!

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hi. I just got my RX for Norco 10-325 filled at CVS in Harrison Twp. at crocker and 16mi filled with no problem, and they were the yellow Qualiquest{sp} which relieve the pain better for me. Good luck.

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Sorry to hear about your troubles and I can certainly relate. I've had the exact same problem here in California. New laws passed in 2014 have made the whole system a total mess. My suggestion is to avoid the big pharmacies (Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, Rite-Aid, etc) and call around to mom and pop ones. I had some luck with that.

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TO KEN in Northern Michigan: We used to live in Petoskey & good luck getting PAIN MEDS anywhere in Northern Michigan or Central. When we moved to Farmington Hills, I went to Dr. Guisseppe Paese & he took care of my pain~10/325 Percocet & gave me inj's. when I needed them, & he was GREAT because you couldn't feel them! He is careful & responsible about just giving anyone narcotics, but VERY understanding & compassionate when it comes to pain! Petoskey just ruined my stomach with all the crap they gave me & having to go to their AWFUL hospital every time my back hurt for a TEMPORARY shot! Their Pain Clinic never prescribes narcotics because they make more $$ on inj's.~terrible~ & they do NOT know how to give them or epidurals, especially Dr. Wong~forget it!!! They are CRAZY & VERY UN-COMPASSIONATE in Northern & Central Michigan, so I would MOVE if you want to stay out of pain-seriously. There is also another pain clinic in Warren that my friend goes to & they take good care of her pain to. The Farmington Drug Store~(kitty corner from Speedway gas) either has or can get your order & have your narcotics as your Doctor orders them without waiting a week & they do not play games like some pharmacies I read about on this blog. We live in another State now, but Dr. Paesse (in Livonia) is the BEST in Michigan for controlling your pain. Good Luck to you.

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