Phentermine Prescription Filled By My Doctor

My Endocrinologist put me on Phentermine. I go monthly & I'm charged $100 for a month's worth, plus a B12 shot. My insurance isn't billed for these visits & no copay is charged. I'm not complaining, I'm just wondering why my Endo would do it this way? I'm given a bottle with a handwritten label. Is that normal or at least not unheard of?

Location: Florida

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No, it isn't unheard of for a doctor to provide patients with prescription medications, years ago, many doctor's offices had a small, in-house, pharmacy that would be stocked with their most commonly prescribed medications. Some doctors also give samples of some medications to their patients to let them try something, before they commit to filling a whole prescription for something that may not work well for them, especially if they don't have good prescription insurance coverage.

What is questionable, however, is the handwritten label, that is not considered proper, anymore, at all. It is far too easy for someone to take the wrong medication, or the incorrect dosage, due to sloppy handwriting, or someone writing in cursive, when not everyone can decipher it, anymore. I do not know the specific details of each state, and their specific prescription requirements, so I can't say whether or not this would considered illegal where you live.

How long have you been taking it? Phentermine is usually only intended to be used for a short time period.

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