My wife goes to the pharmacy for me, because of my severe back pain. I only have seven prescriptions, not 15. Having back pain is almost the definition of a plugger.
All clinic communication is through email; no texts, no voicemail. Then there’s the dental office. Call for an appointment, email confirmation, email reminder, text reminder.
My Pharmacy sends texts, and I can use their app to see what I’m picking up. If there are refills, I can see when each med is due to be refilled. I used mail order years ago, when my insurance company required it, but I prefer picking it up. Gives a reason to get out, and I often include grocery shopping in the trip.
I give permission for the pharmacy to send me emails. I never give permission to anyone to send me texts or to leave voicemails on my cell phone. (I have a landline where it’s okay to leave voicemails). One business I deal with sent me a text today, and I promptly called them and told them I had specified that they were not to use my cell phone, and that I was blocking their number. I don’t know how the got the cell number, since I didn’t give it to them. Some people just can’t take a hint (or a clear statement!) until you get nasty, which I don’t like to do.
Templo S.U.D. almost 2 years ago
Know of anyone who still goes to the pharmacy — despite the pandemic — from which to pick-up their prescriptions?
nicka93 almost 2 years ago
I go just to have a reason to get up and get out of the house.
Caldonia almost 2 years ago
My brother said no one uses voicemail anymore. I laughed.
jmolay161 almost 2 years ago
My wife goes to the pharmacy for me, because of my severe back pain. I only have seven prescriptions, not 15. Having back pain is almost the definition of a plugger.
Ricky Bennett almost 2 years ago
The pharmacist is really being a pill today…
juicebruce almost 2 years ago
That look usually comes when you find out what the Copay is ;-)
zerotvus almost 2 years ago
and you get one everyday……..
david_42 almost 2 years ago
All clinic communication is through email; no texts, no voicemail. Then there’s the dental office. Call for an appointment, email confirmation, email reminder, text reminder.
jhpeanut almost 2 years ago
I am soooo thankful and glad I am not that kind of Plugger. 15?! Better living through better living not Big Pharma.
ctolson almost 2 years ago
Most of my voicemails are from my wife when she calls when I’m driving. Needs me to pick up items while I’m out and about.
rickmac1937 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Got that right
mistercatworks almost 2 years ago
… and four or five doctor’s offices.
CynthiaLeigh almost 2 years ago
The CVS that fills a prescription I get sends texts.
cknoblo Premium Member almost 2 years ago
My Pharmacy sends texts, and I can use their app to see what I’m picking up. If there are refills, I can see when each med is due to be refilled. I used mail order years ago, when my insurance company required it, but I prefer picking it up. Gives a reason to get out, and I often include grocery shopping in the trip.
finnygirl Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I give permission for the pharmacy to send me emails. I never give permission to anyone to send me texts or to leave voicemails on my cell phone. (I have a landline where it’s okay to leave voicemails). One business I deal with sent me a text today, and I promptly called them and told them I had specified that they were not to use my cell phone, and that I was blocking their number. I don’t know how the got the cell number, since I didn’t give it to them. Some people just can’t take a hint (or a clear statement!) until you get nasty, which I don’t like to do.
CCMMJJ almost 2 years ago
The thing that’s unrealistic is that he has 15 ready at once. They usually refill several days apart.