The Cvs Pain Police (Page 5)

CVS, a company involved in scandalous behavior in the past is now going to dictate policy on pain meds and prescribing. I urge all pain patients to contact your public officials to not allow this company to now play god with what is prescribed to you superseding your doctors orders and for many patients to file litigation against this company and the CDC or any other governmental agencies that allow these criminals to become your doctors and set the rules. This organization cannot be allowed to set the rules when it comes to your healthcare. They have again overstepped their authority and this latest fiasco shows how they have no regard to patients who need these medications for quality of life. Trying to take medication from people who need it is criminal. Just google this company and see how many times they have been involved in behavior, it's insane. This company should not enact any type of policy. I'm ashamed of the media who carry their messages and any politician in cohorts with this company should be booted out of office immediately. Again, I urge you to contact your officials about the pharmacies who attempt to tell you what, how many and when you can take your meds. Total insanity. " In a new effort to tackle the deadly opioid addiction crisis in the United States, pharmacy giant CVS announced Friday that it will limit opioid prescriptions to seven days for certain conditions. This restriction will apply to patients who are new to pain therapy. The new pharmacy program will also limit the daily dosage of pain pills based on their strength and will require use of immediate-release formulations before extended-release opioids -- intended for severe, long-term pain treatment -- are dispensed. The changes will roll out February 1 and cover all commercial, health plan, employer and Medicaid clients. " [1] [1] http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/22/health/cvs-prescription-restrictions-opioids-bn/index.html Editor's note: News article quote and citation added

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Re: SheriAmore (# 60)

I am allergic to NSAIDS (anti-inflammatories). The medical marijuana program allows me to use a CBD vape pen to help with my chronic inflammation. It is NOT a painkiller. It helps relax severe muscle spasms IF you purchase the correct strain. The pharmacists will gladly meet with you for free in a private room, to help you decide which route, dose and strain works best for YOUR condition.

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Re: Mina (# 8)

I'd love to see an expert in opiates and the like - May I ask the name of this doctor please?

Does anybody know of an NYC expert? My doc writes but reluctantly because he generally doesn't 'believe' in opiates for pain mgt. (And there's that he's primarily in the business of selling the much more profitable injections that, btw, put me in this state). He is not interested to be fully informed in opiate treatment while I'd like to experiment some and perhaps switch it up.

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Re: Kristyne (# 81)

You don't need to go to a Medical Mary Jane Program to buy/use CBD. It is legal in all 50 States. It comes in different strengths and flavors, and the directions are on the bottle.

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Re: Kristyne (# 81)


Thank you! I know quite a bit about marijuana because my son has his card & uses it for anxiety. So I have tried his a couple of different times & I agree even full THC doesn't take care of my pain...I have intractable headaches/migraine & it's been tough finding the right combination of meds but I've had these for over 30 years & finally am at a place where I don't have SEVERE ones daily. Thanks again!

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Re: Gigi (# 77)

I also go to a sole-proprietor pharm. It's one of the few benefits of living in a major city. I can't stand dealing with chains--they don't even answer the damn phone.

I worry sometimes that I'll have to rent a basement apartment in Mexico or somewhere if they keep demonizing oxy. :(

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Re: Brien (# 80)

Thanks so much for your sympathetic reply. Hope you understand sarcasm. You obviously are not a chronic pain sufferer. Bully for you. please be vicious some place else. I suffer every day and night, wasn't my choice but there you are.

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Re: SheriAmore (# 84)

My neurologist has told me that because Fiorinal is restricted, pressure is on him as physician to find another type of treatment or medicine. Today, I took a nerve block injection as an attempt to get pain free days. I hope this works.

I've been having migraines for 40 years and Fiorinal tablets were the best to stop the pain quickly. In 2014, the drug company went to time-released capsules which don't work as well and I needed to take more. It's so frustrating and I'm angry that there is so much emphasis to move people off pain medicine.

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Re: marjrn (# 86)

Hence my point. Talking to people on this thread like a jerk. Yes, I am a Chronic Pain Patient. The difference is, I treat my doctor, pharmacist and others honestly, and with respect. You have no idea who I am, nor the pain I am in, yet you speak to me like a jerk. Have fun talking to people with higher authority than you like that, they will give you nothing.

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Re: SheriAmore (# 84)

Google the scientific literature. That's how I found out mmj with high THC makes neuropathic pain worse, but the high CBD/low THC in low (more frequent?) doses helps. I haven't tried that myself yet because of money.

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Re: flea (# 89)

She doesn't even have a legal card. She uses her sons. Telling everyone she uses it illegally to combine with her drugs and takes them from her son. Mom of the year.

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Re: Deborah (# 87)

Have you talked to your doctor about Botox for your migraines ?

Who told you they no longer made Immediate release Fiorinal ? Did your medication contain Codeine ?

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Re: Deborah (# 87)

I suffered a traumatic brain injury from an IED blast some years back and had awful migraines. Botox has been my saving grace. Takes a few sessions to start seeing benefits but once there the maintenance is easy! Talk to your neurologist about it. Best of luck!

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Re: Jason (# 92)

Sumeptrin had been my saving grace for migraines n I've tried everything

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Re: Me (# 9)

Because a lot of these medications can't carry a refill because of FDA regulations. Have to have a new script each time.

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Re: BL (# 91)

Thank you for asking. I tried Botox and had bad side effects that did resolve weeks later. Not for me. I do not take Fiorinal with Codeine, just Fiorinal and the formulation has changed to capsules that are extended release. There is another thread on this site about this change if you care to search.

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Re: Jason (# 92)

First, thank you for your service to our country. Regarding Botox, I'm very glad it works for you but after I took my first set of Botox shots, I had really bad side effects.

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Re: Anne (# 94)

Refills and the pharmacy not having enough to fill your prescription are two different things.

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Re: Gregory (# 74)

In order to avoid the problem of a partially filled prescription I call my pharmacy a week ahead of time and let them know what I am going to need so they can order it for me and have it in stock when the time comes. Chronic pain, and all the hoops we jump through make life miserable. I also fax the doctor's office a week ahead so they can have the prescription ready. By being in writing I have a clear record and so do they. Phone messages can be too easily messed up or forgotten if something else interrupts the clerk. I have a 45 minute drive each way to pick up the prescription and don't want any grief when I get to the docs office.

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Re: Deborah (# 95)

According to the info below, Allergan still makes Fiorinal. The link to their products is below. It appears to be a Brand Name. So your insurance may not pay for it. If your doctor writes you a prescription for it, he needs to write "Dispense As Written" or "No Substitution Allowed".

allergan.com/products/key-products/product-prescribing

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Re: Mina (# 8)

It is not just CVS, Walgreens is just as badThe Pharmacists have to follow state laws on controls or their license is on the line. It is a shame they have to play the drug police when some patients are truly suffering. People need to contact their local state representatives and let them know how these new rules are affecting them. It is sad it has came to this because of the opioid crisis. Patients that truly need pain relief have problems getting it.

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