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Hinky Says:
HELP! My husband has been taking Oxycodone for approximately 2yrs for a tumor that is on his spine. Dr.s won't even biopsy it because it's position is very iffy, (liability). Optumrx filled this medication without question for at least 6 myths then all of a sudden said no unless it is sent along with a time release medication. He is in so much pain as well as sick from withdrawl. What medications are they suggesting and why. All answers will be helpful
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Hi, Hinky!
I'm very sorry that you're having this issue.
To explain it, there are new regulations regarding such prescriptions for managing chronic pain, they were put in place due to increasing concerns about improper prescribing, over prescribing and pain mismanagement.
Basically, what the pharmacy is trying to tell you is that under these regulations, for your husband to be properly managed, there should also be a time released medication in his regimen, such as Oxycontin, which is a time released version of Oxycodone.
The reason for this is because it can give better pain control than the regular release medications, which can be a real help to the patient and it can cut down on the amount of regular release medications that are needed.
Has his doctor been consulted, yet? They should be made aware of this issue.
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