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Norco Shortage In Michigan (Page 7) (Top voted first)
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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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Wow, so sorry you're going through that. I'm post op two discectomies and my biggest fear is that I'll have to end up fused in the way that you are. I really hope you get some relief.
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Condor Says:
Healthcare 8/22/2014 @ 1:55PM 206 586 views
New Rules For Hydrocodone: What You Should Know
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Welcome readers: In the month that this post has been up, it has generated abundant discussion among patients taking hydrocodone. Most important to me are those whose voices were not heard in the decision-making process and who will be extremely inconvenienced by the upscheduling of this drug. If you have a personal story to share, please comment below {edited for privacy}. I plan on writing an update after the October 6 change. Thank you for reading.
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IMPORTANT UPDATE, October 4: Some of you have reported learning that all prescriptions for hydrocodone combination products have been nullified for post-October 6 refill by many of your pharmacies. Although the DEA rule does indeed allow your current prescriptions to be refilled, it appears that conflicts with state pharmacy laws are causing your refills to be denied without a new prescription on or after October 6.
In response to the DEA allowance, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has said, “‘However, state law, insurance limitations and some pharmacy quality and safety operations and processes may not allow for these prescriptions to be refilled.’
Citing efforts to work with healthcare stakeholders, including prescribers and patient groups, to help prevent any potential disruptions to healthcare delivery, NACDS expressed concern in its comments stating,
‘Most states have not provided clarity with respect to whether such refills will be valid under state law. Moreover, most pharmacies will not be able to process such refills due to existing quality and safety operations and processes; such pharmacy operations and processes cannot be modified in a mere 45-day time frame,” NACDS said in its statement.
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Condor Says:
WELL IT WILL BE 45 DAYS OR MORE FOLKS BEFORE THIS PROBLEM WILL BE TAKEN CARE OF....REMEMBER HOW LONG IT TOOK EXCEDRIN TO COME BACK ON THE MARKET LAST YEAR............
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missnormie Says:
Long Beach CA same thing, no one seems to have it til "maybe Tues" CRAZY! I'm calling mfr to add my name to the list of PISSED off patients....
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squishy Says:
Kinda funny how they're really pushing suboxone. All of a sudden. I do believe this is some kind of conspiracy to get everybody that's hooked on the pain killers off of them. We'll see them start to trickle back into pharmacies again in about a month. In the mean time people will have found help other alternatives. Then the Fda and the government can say that just by taking them away they helped fight the war on pain killer addiction and abuse. I have rheumatoid arthritis. Been taking norco 10s for years. Even when I'm not in pain need at least one or 2 pills a day just to kick the edge. Doc substitiuted with tylonol 4s which are absolutly terrible. I called the doc office and told them this fact and they acted like it was no big deal. They said we can try some tramadol, which is even worse to come off of then a narcotic. To dull the edge you guys can try a mix of motrin 800 and Valium. Or 222s from canada, or flexeral and naproxen. You guys know you have all this stuff, just put it to good use and watch the liver abuse. Milkthisel is good at building liver enzymes. Hopefully we can all get through this bulls***. Good luck eveybody.
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Chica Says:
I am all for a legal suit against the FDA and DEA. There is no repercussions or responsibility on their behalf for the patients. Anyone else on board ?
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pharmtech Says:
I promise you it is not the pharmacy's fault. Pharmacies were not told that they was going to be on back order. They just knew of the classification change. One thing you can do is ask what they do have alot of pharmacies have the norco 5 or 7.5. Try that and the dr can rewrite the script and change the dosage.
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unbelievable Says:
Yep, no Norco in Central Florida as well. Same answers as all of you guys elsewhere with the backorders. I am in no way a conspiracy theorist, but there is something fishy here. All of the mfg knew about the schedule change for a long time... time enough to get things in order. Its like the FDA / DEA are purposely forcing detox on all dependent users to curb use... if it is a legit need or not. Just a thought as I am in the same boat as all of you. By the way, Gabapentin is a godsend when you are in "forced detox"
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squishy Says:
I have yet to find a pharmacy in the detroit metro area that has 5s, or 7.5s. If you know of some places please share that info.
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Condor Says:
I agree.....they are full of it !!!
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brokenman Says:
I had the same thought. The Obama Administration forcing DETOX. Grounds for litigation!!!!
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Condor Says:
THEY RUN COMMERCIALS ABOUT CATS AND DOGS, AND THE LOCAL NEWS RUN STORYS. ETC....HOW SICK THEY ARE ! BUT WHEN IT COMES TO US HUMANS THEY COULD CARE LESS , WHOS SUFFERING OR WHOS DYING ! BECAUSE OF THE CRAP THATS GOING DOWN WITH THE DRUG COMPANIES..............
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painfully annoyed Says:
Going to the doc this week to see if he can change my meds, seeing the Norco just makes the pain tolerated, I'm guessing oxy would be the next step? But am I going to be able to get that filled? Surgery is inevitable, but I can't afford not to work right now.. looking like no matter what, I'm screwed with pain...
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Also annoyed Says:
I could be wrong but I heard they can't fill that either. You may want to call ahead to the pharmacy to check.
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dd Says:
Yes walgreens has a 5-7 day waiting period due to a new good faith despensing poilicy they have in place. They are under investigation for filling bogus prescriptions. Then of you do wait the 5-7 days they're is still a high chance of not filling them.
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annoyed as well Says:
Whats the source of this information? Who says Walgreens is under investigation for filling bogus RX's??
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dd Says:
Another pharmacy told me they had a confrence call earlier this week and that was stated to them.
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D Says:
Got mine filled today at save more in Mt clemans D
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Condor Says:
FYI.....you folks coming on here and stating you got your 10/325 Norco's filled....is a lie. Get it thru your heads unless your a patient at a hospital, you will not be able to get them filled. The Pharmacist said when they the Norco's come in all pharmacies will be getting them.. when he couldn't say. I'm going thru withdraw also !
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