My family was reviewing our preps and the one area we are severely concerned about is prescription medicine. My daughter is a kidney transplant patient and going without her transplant meds is not an option. Having said that, is there any place where we can obtain 6 months of these meds that you know of? My wife prefers a U.S. based pharmacy instead of some of the overseas pharmacies we used to obtain Covid meds. Our normal channels only allow us to purchase when it is time for a refill. Any information would be helpful. Thanks.
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What meds?
Prograf and Cellcept. These are the two anti-rejection meds of significance
John Deere Girl
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Most prescription meds are from China and India.
Ragnarok
On and On, South of Heaven
Prograf
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No Cellcept, though
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No Cellcept, though
Prograf
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No Cellcept, though
Thank you. That’s a start.
Thank you. We will check into this approach.
Setting aside the monetary aspect, how about
1) just honestly tell your doctor you're concerned about supply chain issues. An extra six month prescription on hand is valuable for your peace of mind
2) how about a fib? My prescription bottle went through the washing machine. My purse fell in the swimming pool (or toilet) ruining the medicine. Don't try "2" too soon if "1" fails.
You're not trafficking pills. While insurance may refuse to pay, you should be allowed to do whatever you want to provide a cushion of medicine in inventory.
Reasonable Rascal
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What Macyver said.
Your best best to my personal knowledge is Los Algodones, Baja California. About 10 minutes west of Yuma, AZ on I-10, and 1 mile south of same. Park in the Indian lot for $8/day and walk across. Once in the morning and once again in the afternoon will net you an allowed 3 months supply each time across. We have been to Mexicali and Nogales as well, and they can't hold a candle for safety, decent vendors, and friendliness.
I would suggest getting in touch with places like Phoenix and Purple pharmacies to see if they have your meds. If not they might be willing to order them. Medical tourism is the lifeblood of that community and they safeguard it well.
The only things you will have issue with are controlled substances - even Tramadol now - and Cipro, and injectables in general. This with Customs, not the pharmacies. Why Cipro is anyone's guess but the 'ban' has been off/on for a dozen years.
Do be aware that during snowbird season the return line can easily be an hour and a half long, and the car lane as bad. Bringing back sacks of meds is better if you walk; beats getting directed to the side for a thorough going through. Carrying a small daypack that includes a few tourist items as well helps. I usually carry spare boots down for the shoeshine guy, in addition to what I am wearing. No one has ever asked me to show them the toes weren't packed (they weren't) nor even allowed me to empty out the pack entirely. Carry no more than 90 days supply per person, in the original pharmacy bags, and keep the receipt showing you only bought that amount, even if it means having them ring things up twice for your spouse or other companion.
The Indian casino at the border is nice. It is very convenient for 2-3 times a day trips. Otherwise a decent place in Yuma if you decide to drive once, park once, and make 2-3 trips. Do a morning run, go back and have lunch, then an afternoon run. You can make a 3rd run if you go back to buy again and then have supper, and come back for the final time for the day.
RR
Your best best to my personal knowledge is Los Algodones, Baja California. About 10 minutes west of Yuma, AZ on I-10, and 1 mile south of same. Park in the Indian lot for $8/day and walk across. Once in the morning and once again in the afternoon will net you an allowed 3 months supply each time across. We have been to Mexicali and Nogales as well, and they can't hold a candle for safety, decent vendors, and friendliness.
I would suggest getting in touch with places like Phoenix and Purple pharmacies to see if they have your meds. If not they might be willing to order them. Medical tourism is the lifeblood of that community and they safeguard it well.
The only things you will have issue with are controlled substances - even Tramadol now - and Cipro, and injectables in general. This with Customs, not the pharmacies. Why Cipro is anyone's guess but the 'ban' has been off/on for a dozen years.
Do be aware that during snowbird season the return line can easily be an hour and a half long, and the car lane as bad. Bringing back sacks of meds is better if you walk; beats getting directed to the side for a thorough going through. Carrying a small daypack that includes a few tourist items as well helps. I usually carry spare boots down for the shoeshine guy, in addition to what I am wearing. No one has ever asked me to show them the toes weren't packed (they weren't) nor even allowed me to empty out the pack entirely. Carry no more than 90 days supply per person, in the original pharmacy bags, and keep the receipt showing you only bought that amount, even if it means having them ring things up twice for your spouse or other companion.
The Indian casino at the border is nice. It is very convenient for 2-3 times a day trips. Otherwise a decent place in Yuma if you decide to drive once, park once, and make 2-3 trips. Do a morning run, go back and have lunch, then an afternoon run. You can make a 3rd run if you go back to buy again and then have supper, and come back for the final time for the day.
RR
kyrsyan
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All of the above are good suggestions. And one more, but it takes time. Refill the prescription as early as you can each month. Unless it's a controlled substance, that's normally a week in advance. Then you can set that amount aside each month.
If the doc will write you an extra, one time prescription, the pharmacies typically don't care unless it's a controlled substance or the insurance blocks it. If you're paying cash, you're good. One of the exceptions to that is Medicare. If you're on Medicare they legally cannot sell to you for cash. And they won't.
If the doc will write you an extra, one time prescription, the pharmacies typically don't care unless it's a controlled substance or the insurance blocks it. If you're paying cash, you're good. One of the exceptions to that is Medicare. If you're on Medicare they legally cannot sell to you for cash. And they won't.
Reasonable Rascal
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Mexican pharmacias love American cash.
Euros they might have to think about, but I believe most will also accept Canadian. Credit cards work well also, though the foreign exchange fee applies plus the CC fee.
RR
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Yeah best bet is to get the doc to write for 2x dosage on a 90 day cycle so you get a 6 month supply every 3 months.
I agree with just telling the doc your concern. We full prescriptions all the time for situations like that.
He can even fill it with your current rx.
"Tacrolimus 3mg qAM, 2mg qHS #900 3 refills
Mycophenolate 1g qAM #180 3 refills
Fill for requested amount to allow dose titration"
That way you get the right amount. They may charge more for copay.
I agree with just telling the doc your concern. We full prescriptions all the time for situations like that.
He can even fill it with your current rx.
"Tacrolimus 3mg qAM, 2mg qHS #900 3 refills
Mycophenolate 1g qAM #180 3 refills
Fill for requested amount to allow dose titration"
That way you get the right amount. They may charge more for copay.
Macgyver
Has No Life - Lives on TB
I've grabbed stuff when I have been there but I flew. Put it in my checked bag coming back and no one said boo or even asked if I was bringing anything so no was not even an answer.
I've only ever grabbed a bottle of muscle relaxers and prednisone. So nothing to get to wound up about anyway.
I've know someone that goes once a year and gets a years+ load of blood pressure and a few others.
I don't know where he crosses, I'm guessing Texas due to visiting family there.
I've only ever grabbed a bottle of muscle relaxers and prednisone. So nothing to get to wound up about anyway.
I've know someone that goes once a year and gets a years+ load of blood pressure and a few others.
I don't know where he crosses, I'm guessing Texas due to visiting family there.
jward
passin' thru
I'm surprised to see Cipro mentioned wrt difficulty @ customs- just ordered some from ADChemist, and appreciate learning there may be issue.
As to OP, I very much agree that your best served if you air your concerns openly with your daughters' physician. I expect that there are a couple of work arounds, as already mentioned, that they will be glad to assist you with.
Gluck!
As to OP, I very much agree that your best served if you air your concerns openly with your daughters' physician. I expect that there are a couple of work arounds, as already mentioned, that they will be glad to assist you with.
Gluck!
Quiet Man
Nothing unreal exists
I strongly recommend ADC if you can get what you need there.
I have successfully used Luddite's suggestion #1, as well as kyrsyan's effectively. For the latter, I've found that I had more than a week, and that I could progressively order earlier as each refill time came around so that I could get 6 months of prescriptions in 4 months.
I am currently convinced that time is extremely short for the economy. If I had to do it again, and needed a med that was life-or-death, I would consider going south of the border (as others have suggested).
I have successfully used Luddite's suggestion #1, as well as kyrsyan's effectively. For the latter, I've found that I had more than a week, and that I could progressively order earlier as each refill time came around so that I could get 6 months of prescriptions in 4 months.
I am currently convinced that time is extremely short for the economy. If I had to do it again, and needed a med that was life-or-death, I would consider going south of the border (as others have suggested).
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tnhillbilly
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You might try Amazon pharmacy. Some of there meds they will do 6 months if you don't use insurance.
Chicory
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With the whole world in turmoil, I am looking to get prescription meds more stocked up for me and mine.
This is a US source - Jase Medical - they allow you to get various daily or emergency use meds… just thought I’d share and I hope it’s ok on this thread. Interruption in prescription meds supply would devastate Many and China certainly has a stronghold on our supply. I plan to contact jase medical tomorrow.
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This is a US source - Jase Medical - they allow you to get various daily or emergency use meds… just thought I’d share and I hope it’s ok on this thread. Interruption in prescription meds supply would devastate Many and China certainly has a stronghold on our supply. I plan to contact jase medical tomorrow.
Dr. Shawn Rowland On How Individuals Can Prepare For The Disrupted Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Dr. Shawn Rowland On How Individuals Can Prepare For The Disrupted Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
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