We ordered meds a week ago

@GardenGerty (160883)
United States
October 16, 2024 7:13am CST
I noticed Bob was running low on a med, so I ordered it about a week ago, along with a foot powder. These are ordered through the VA. I went to check on the status and they were just dispensed yesterday. So figure at least a two day turnaround in the mail. We have an appointment at the VA today for Bob, so while there we can see if they have been sent out or not. If not, maybe we can pick them up. He will also ask about a flu shot. That is what I am doing today.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (93740)
• United States
16 Oct
I wish these places felt more of an urgency when it comes to things like that.
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (83062)
• United States
16 Oct
You would think that meds would get priority mailing
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
17 Oct
Since it is a regional pharmacy, I am not surprised. That is why I do not normally get his meds there, but the medicine that three of his doctors wanted him to take would cost no less than $450 per month at our regular pharmacy. VA provides it for $11per month. When I called before we went to Wichita, the pharmacy said they were already in the mail but come in and pick up some to tide him over. So they sent us home with two weeks worth. It was not a problem since we already were there.
Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
17 Oct
@Marilynda1225 I think that the fact that it is a regional med center and many people get their prescriptions there it is not unusual to take longer. I will order two weeks in advance next time. Also a Federal Holiday factored into this.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Oct
I'm getting another vaccination in a week or two. This one is for something called RSV - Respitarory Syncytial Virus - antibody. We have to pay for this one but apparently it's a good one for older people.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
17 Oct
My doctor says I do not really have any risk factors for it, and it has some side effects that occur frequently that would play right into my fibro situation. On the other hand, with Vince having had lung surgery it is probably very good you get vaccinated and him as well.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Oct
@GardenGerty I think he will need to wait till he is stronger. He's going to ask his doctor.
rakski
@rakski (125766)
• Philippines
16 Oct
Good luck on the appointment
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
17 Oct
He had a very good appointment. The doctor is so happy with how he is doing.
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rakski
@rakski (125766)
• Philippines
17 Oct
@GardenGerty that is great to know!!
A A
@anya12adwi (9816)
• India
16 Oct
What about from medicine stores??
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
17 Oct
You have to have a prescription and it is sent to a specific pharmacy. Also, at our closer pharmacy this costs about $450 per month, more than we have. Through the Veteran's Hospital it is $11 per month.
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A A
@anya12adwi (9816)
• India
17 Oct
@GardenGerty You need prescription to buy fever and cold medicines too???
Greenery8
@grenery8 (11049)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
16 Oct
I hope you will get it.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
17 Oct
They gave him some extra since what we ordered is already in the mail.
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Greenery8
@grenery8 (11049)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
19 Oct
@GardenGerty that's really good. nice of them.
Some Witch
@somewitch (1409)
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16 Oct
I hope the VA appointment goes well.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
17 Oct
It went very well. This doctor has been working with him on an issue for several years and we are beginning to see a turn around.
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Some Witch
@somewitch (1409)
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17 Oct
@GardenGerty So glad to hear that!
snowy
@snowy22315 (181956)
• United States
16 Oct
A week seems like a long time for meds depending on where they are coming from.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
17 Oct
Well there was a weekend, and a Federal holiday in that. They gave us some extras to take care of him until it arrives.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (137553)
• India
17 Oct
We have a pharmacy close by and they home deliver whatever is required.
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (107859)
• Marion, Ohio
16 Oct
I hope you can pick them up
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
17 Oct
They had already mailed it, but gave him some of the one he was completely out of.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (80635)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Oct
I hope you can get the meds or that they were sent.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
17 Oct
Ours had been sent but they gave him some in person because he was out.
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (83062)
• United States
16 Oct
Hope you can just pick up the meds at the VA today and not have to wait for delivery.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
17 Oct
They gave him some to cover his needs until the one they mailed arrives here.
Marsha
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
17 Oct
Are your still working it have you retired? I tried from my cashiering job with a small pension last Dec. I've still been washing windows in the warmer weather, but I'm training my sil to take over one day.
Thelma
@thelme55 (77168)
• Germany
17 Oct
I hope you will have a good result with his doctor.
LindaOH
@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
17 Oct
The longest we ever have to wait is 2 days. I hope Bob gets his med ASAP. Have a good day.