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My doctor's prescribing nurse practitioner won't refill my monthly Rx on correct date and won't let me speak with doctor.
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I have been a pain management patient for ~4 years. I take a prescription medication daily. Every 30 days I call for a refill and it is always ready for pickup the next day, Until now.
Upon calling for a refill this month, I was deferred by the doctor's nurse practitioner, who writes my Rx, until NEXT WEEK, even though it has been 30 days since my last refill. She will not give a reason other than an erroneous "you are not due yet" even when presented with proof of last month's Rx pickup and fill dates; my insurance company and pharmacy concur.
The nurse practitioner will not allow me to speak with the doctor and hung up on me (saying she would not answer any other questions). WHAT CAN I DO??? Is this criminal, as I am dreading withdrawal, agonizing pain, and emergency room visit.
Lars A. LundeenPersonal Injury LawyerRutland, VT ·
Call your doctor directly, not the nurse practitioner. You also can file a complaint with your state's medical practice board against the nurse practitioner.
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This is not a question for a lawyer and isn't something that would be criminal in any way. I would suggest you contact the practice office manager and tell them your situation. Alternatively, if you call the doctor's exchange after hours I'm sure that will get his attention.
But this isn't a legal matter.
I agree with the previous answers. In addition, scan the local newspapers to find another doctor who is accepting new patients. The nurse practitioner, based on what you are saying, is on a power trip and your health is more important that listening to that. There are other medical providers.
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