Refilling Xanax

My Doctor left Montefiore and joined Westchester Medical. I been seeing him for the past 15 years. When he was affiliated with Monti I could call and come by the office and pick up my pricripion of 30 3mg XR Xanax. I live less than a mile from his old office. Know I have to make an appointment every month and see him to get a refill. It's a 40 minute ride. My question is can he prescribe 90 pills. Or is it legal for him to give me three seperate scrips and post date them. Seeing him every month to pick up a scrip. along with the drive is a nightmare.

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The laws vary from State to State but your Doctor can do a few different things, including prescribing more pills per month and or write for refills. Writing multiple paper prescriptions is not a good idea and they expire in 180 days. You could probably get up to 5 refills in a 6 month period, again your State may have a limit. Isn't the 3 MG XR expensive? I can get 90 2 MG generic pills for under $2

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My insurance covers my meds. I live in N.Y.

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It is the new practice that he is with, not a change in the law. Xanax isn't a Schedule II federally. You need to check the laws in your state and see if it is a Schedule II in your state. If it is not a Schedule II, your dr can write you a prescription and give you 5 refills.

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Brett, if you live in the State Of New York, Xanax is a Schedule II. Your dr can write you 3 seperate 30 days prescriptions for a Schedule II at one office visit. But, it is his choice or the practice he is in if he wants you to come in once every 30 days.

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Remember, some States also limit the overall pill count. I was given 540 Soma and my last refill on month 6 here in California was rejected. While this was no big deal, it kind of spooked my M.D. who wrote for less refills the next time. Both Xanax & Soma are schedule IV medications here. My previous M.D. doubled my Xanax pill strength which left me with a surplus. I also cut down my usage which gave me a 3 month supply I was able to fill every month. I'm currently swimming in Alprazolam yet know to take as little as possible. I guess once you almost die from a withdrawal it gives you a new perspective on what it really is and how to use it!

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should u wait till your out of Xanax or make an apt for refill with dr before you run out

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