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I wonder if there is a better way. I have been using the same pharmacy for two years now and they have done a perfectly good job for me. But the rigmarole involved seems a bit much, even with all the modern conveniences involved. Every month before my Novolog and test strip stronghold runs out I go to the Longs Pharmacy website and plunk in my prescription numbers, store pick-up number, name, e-mail, phone number, and check a couple of boxes to get my online refill request sent off. Then a day or two later when I am sure they are ready for pick-up, I drive over to the pharmacy being actively aware of when they close because I inevitably need the Novolog by now, do the in-line wait, and fork over some money. Then I started using the OmniPod.
Since starting the OmniPod, I have received a three month supply of pods every third month of the year. They get delivered to my front door automatically, keeping me steadily pumping for another three months. I wonder though, is it possible to have insulin delivered to a home address? What about refrigeration? Is the uncertainty of where the meds come from an issue? Will I start developing Brimley like characteristics? I really need to do some research and find out if the logistics make sense and if there are increased costs associated with using a delivery service.
At the present time, I will become more affiliated with CVS Caremark Corporation, who has recently acquired Longs Drugs with a 2.6 billion dollar price tag. It seems they offer automatic prescription refills... intriguing. Impress me CVS!
I'm on an automatic refill program with Walgreen's and they even send me an email when it's ready for pickup - no more forgetting to get the refill on time!
My healthcare plan requires that I get all recurring prescriptions by mail order to get maximum reimbursement. For years I have gotten insulin by mail via both Caremark and Medco. It has never been spoiled, it has never been late. "Knock Wood"
Scott, ask your insurance company about any mail order pharmacies they use. Mine uses the same mail order pharmacy that ships my insulin, strips, etc straight to my door whenever I request it. There are also a lot of systems that ship automatically every three months just like the pod and pump. The mail order pharmacy that I use (and I believe most are the same) does a discounted co-pay rate. I get 3 months of supplies for the cost of 2 months co-pay.
Scott,
Good luck w/CVS. There has been a big effort recently to "ask" CVS to rescind a new policy where they would ship your 90-day supply un-refrigerated (without a cold pack) under certain conditions.
On June 9, CVS has apparently reversed this policy, but has NOT provided any details in writing, so we do not know if this is a summer-time only reversal. In addition, they will only ship overnight if the temperature at your delivery address is predicted to be over 84.
Again, good luck with CVS. If you fit into their mold, it should be okay.
(an irrelevant aside - I do not fit into their mold and were I given a choice by my healthcare provider, I would run in the opposite direction, but alas...
Fair Winds,
Mike