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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 418245" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>The risk with a small family-owned pharmacy, is if they have a family member working there who is the problem, and they are covering up for him/her.</p><p></p><p>Putting it in writing formalises it. Getting your doctor to endorse it, or mentioning that you have discussed this with your doctor, also sends a strong message ythat others know that the wrong thing is going on. it also hints that they are about to lose business big time. I would also talk to the police to ask advice on how to go legally - because this is theft, in a way. If the pharmacy shorts you even accidentally, it is still legally thefy because you have a contract with them. A prescription is a contract to supply the amount prescribed. Failure to supply the full amount, without saying so and maknig alternative agreement (ie contract) with you, is deceptive and theft. Even if it's an honest mistake. Because they are not supposed to make mistakes, even honest ones. it may happen once. But not that often and not by that big an amount.</p><p></p><p>What I suggest you put in a letter - "I have been concerned about this for some time. The incidents I know about were as follows: [list them]. My GP was appalled that I have put up with this for so long. I have been distressed to be treated like a drug-seeker when I query the problem - this is an inappropriate way to treat a customer who is merely asking for the correct number of pills to be provided, but it seems to be a technique deliberately chosen to intimidate me into silence on tis matter. I require this to be resolved to my satisfaction or I will be taking this up with the proper authorities. I am already making enquiries with the police, since failure to supply the prescribed amount, especially when it happens repeatedly, constitutes theft of a prohibited substance. I look forward to your prompt resolution of this matter."</p><p></p><p>Send copies (cc it, so they know) to the GP and to any other official body you feel should be informed. There should be an association of pharmacies that oversees good clinical practice, for example. Check the window of the pharmacy or their paperwork to see which group they're a member of. Call the mob first to find out what their professional standards are in such a matter. You can put cc on the bottom of the letter but not send the letter off to the copies immediately. You should, but a day's delay won't matter. But don't put them there unless you find out ahead of time that they can help. You do not want to cc the pharmacist's personal legal advisor, for example, because it tips them off to CYA. So make sure any mob they're a member of, isn't merely a legal liability service.</p><p></p><p>Go for the kill. Interfering with pain medications is akin to torture, in my book.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 418245, member: 1991"] The risk with a small family-owned pharmacy, is if they have a family member working there who is the problem, and they are covering up for him/her. Putting it in writing formalises it. Getting your doctor to endorse it, or mentioning that you have discussed this with your doctor, also sends a strong message ythat others know that the wrong thing is going on. it also hints that they are about to lose business big time. I would also talk to the police to ask advice on how to go legally - because this is theft, in a way. If the pharmacy shorts you even accidentally, it is still legally thefy because you have a contract with them. A prescription is a contract to supply the amount prescribed. Failure to supply the full amount, without saying so and maknig alternative agreement (ie contract) with you, is deceptive and theft. Even if it's an honest mistake. Because they are not supposed to make mistakes, even honest ones. it may happen once. But not that often and not by that big an amount. What I suggest you put in a letter - "I have been concerned about this for some time. The incidents I know about were as follows: [list them]. My GP was appalled that I have put up with this for so long. I have been distressed to be treated like a drug-seeker when I query the problem - this is an inappropriate way to treat a customer who is merely asking for the correct number of pills to be provided, but it seems to be a technique deliberately chosen to intimidate me into silence on tis matter. I require this to be resolved to my satisfaction or I will be taking this up with the proper authorities. I am already making enquiries with the police, since failure to supply the prescribed amount, especially when it happens repeatedly, constitutes theft of a prohibited substance. I look forward to your prompt resolution of this matter." Send copies (cc it, so they know) to the GP and to any other official body you feel should be informed. There should be an association of pharmacies that oversees good clinical practice, for example. Check the window of the pharmacy or their paperwork to see which group they're a member of. Call the mob first to find out what their professional standards are in such a matter. You can put cc on the bottom of the letter but not send the letter off to the copies immediately. You should, but a day's delay won't matter. But don't put them there unless you find out ahead of time that they can help. You do not want to cc the pharmacist's personal legal advisor, for example, because it tips them off to CYA. So make sure any mob they're a member of, isn't merely a legal liability service. Go for the kill. Interfering with pain medications is akin to torture, in my book. Marg [/QUOTE]
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