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Originally Posted by tippyclubb
Since we have been here we have used Walgreens & Walmart. Had trouble with both so we switched to The Medicine Chest in LSL. I think they are the best kept secret in TV.
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As a pharmacist who has worked retail for many years, I believe you tippyclubb. When husband (also a pharmacist) and I get moved down there full-time that is where we will go also. Nothing like personalized service from a good independent pharmacy!
Regarding refills of prescriptions, I have transferred many prescriptions for my customers back and forth between PA and FL. All refills that are left on the prescription are transferred. Now, if it's a controlled drug (like diazepam, xanax, sleep meds, etc - called C III, IV & V) it may only be allowed to be transferred once depending on state laws, etc, so you may lose your refills on those depending on the number of transfers requested. The key word is "may" as different states have different laws. For narcotics, which are a special type of controlled drug (like morphine, oxycodone, etc - called C II) no refills are allowed on these prescriptions and they cannot be called in over the phone. Also, keep in mind these controlled drug prescriptions are only good for 6 months - any refills not used within the 6 month period are voided. All other prescriptions are good for up to one year from the date written on the prescription by the doctor. Hope this explains some of the confusion without being too confusing
