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I have been taking the anti inflammatory drug indomethacin ...

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I have been taking the anti inflammatory drug indomethacin for 40 years and I've simply had to phone my doctor and he's called it in to the pharmacy.Now, all of a sudden he's asking me to make an office appointment and pay him $80 just for writing out a repeat prescription.Is this State Law for a repeat prescription or just an easy way of making money?

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February 16 2:31 PM (1 hour and 45 minutes and 30 seconds later)
         
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February 16 6:59 PM (4 hours and 28 minutes and 37 seconds later)
         
Thank you Dr Stephanie,
It's now getting to be interesting. My doctor has now cited Florida Board of Medicine rule64b8-9.014 which states thatFlorida physicians are prohibited from writing a prescription without performing a documented patient evaluation, including a history and physical examination. He already has the history---40 years of suffering from gout and having to constantly take indomethacin----- and I saw him last as recently as November 2005, when he gave me a prescription for indomethacin. Surely he has therefore complied with tha Act?What's he worried about?
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February 16 7:19 PM (19 minutes and 21 seconds later)
         
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prohibited from writing a NEW prescription - NOT a refill. Tell him to check with his lawyer and you'll check with yours. If he doesn't get it maybe you need a new doctor.

DrStephanie
S. Sarisky DO. -- Doctor -- 98% Positive Feedback on 506 Health Accepts
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February 16 9:34 PM (2 hours and 15 minutes and 37 seconds later)
         
Reply to S. Sarisky DO.'s Post: Sorry Doctor, I only received the last line of your reply, the initial part was missing.
Can I please have the reply in full.
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February 17 6:21 AM (8 hours and 46 minutes and 38 seconds later)
         
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I think he is misinterpreting the law. It states he is prohibited from writing a new prescription without documenting history and physical exam, not prohibited from refilling exhisting prescriptions. You have been seen in the past 3 months - this is sufficient. He should check with his lawyer on the specifics of the law.

DrStephanie
S. Sarisky DO. -- Doctor -- 98% Positive Feedback on 506 Health Accepts
board certified family physician 12 yrs
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