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Use of the fentanyl dermal patch.
Chronic Pain | Last Active: 5 hours ago | Replies (54)Comment receiving replies
Unfortunately, IMO, each state makes their own rules re Rx of opioid, and it's a mess. It's the political rebound from the illicit drug use/unscrupulous practices of prescription meds layered upon the use of illegal drugs. Chronic pain patients have been dumped in many places. Colorado was actually a better case for my husband to re eive care. The southeast USA is a nightmare. In Colorado he could get a 90 day rx, see doc in person every 6 months IIRC. In other states it's every 30 days and jump through hoops, getting the pharmacy to fill. Have to call.and chat with our lovely pharmacist every day of renewal, to verify it will go through. Same dose of 20 mg per day for 15 years, never abused the meds or the system.
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Yeah each state has its own rules, and the Drs need to be very careful, sometimes too careful. It's sad really because the majority of people who need these drugs have a difficult time getting them. Purdue Pharmaceutical did a huge disservice, criminal actually, in producing these drugs by the millions. They were overprescribed and incredibly addictive. Many lives were lost, others ruined. And fentanyl is an incredibly dangerous drug that should only be used according to a Dr's prescription and supervision.
Some common sense is in order. It's a lot like abortion where barbaric rules endanger the health of women. And again, each state has its on byzantine rules.
I realize that's cold comfort for people who truly need help.