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STEP 2: ORDER YOUR MEDS |
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that was easy
You made it to Step 2: Order Your Meds. Yay!
Step 2 is more of a hassle than anything because it's not as simple as getting most prescriptions filled. Instead of your usual pharmacy doing the work, you will likely have to order your meds from a specialty pharmacy. For me it was Walgreen's.
If you're not sure who you need to order your meds through, contact the nurses or your doctor to find out.
Step 2 is more of a hassle than anything because it's not as simple as getting most prescriptions filled. Instead of your usual pharmacy doing the work, you will likely have to order your meds from a specialty pharmacy. For me it was Walgreen's.
If you're not sure who you need to order your meds through, contact the nurses or your doctor to find out.
what it's like
Basically, you'll just confirm all of your info several times, make your co-pay, and tell them when you need your meds by. Most places can ship next day, however if you're calling on a weekend you might not get through to anyone.
Another factor is that some meds will probably need to be refrigerated. The box will have ice packs in it but that will only last so long. Make sure someone is home to receive these, especially if it's warm outside.
Another factor is that some meds will probably need to be refrigerated. The box will have ice packs in it but that will only last so long. Make sure someone is home to receive these, especially if it's warm outside.
pro tips
1. Order your meds sooner rather later. It's better to have them ready to go rather waiting for them to arrive as your stim week approaches.
2. SAVE YOUR SPECIALTY PHARMACY NUMBER! You might be calling to order more meds as stim week progresses and let me tell you, it's not a fun experience to be transferred a million times because you called the wrong Walgreen's Specialty Pharmacy number.
3. Know which meds need to be refrigerated vs which ones don't and tell whoever is receiving the package. My husband assumed they all needed to be and shoved them all in the fridge for about an hour before I got home.
2. SAVE YOUR SPECIALTY PHARMACY NUMBER! You might be calling to order more meds as stim week progresses and let me tell you, it's not a fun experience to be transferred a million times because you called the wrong Walgreen's Specialty Pharmacy number.
3. Know which meds need to be refrigerated vs which ones don't and tell whoever is receiving the package. My husband assumed they all needed to be and shoved them all in the fridge for about an hour before I got home.
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now what?Sit back and wait for it all to arrive! It will be overwhelming to see it all laid out in front of you, but don't worry because it's more garbage and packaging than actual meds.
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