This morning’s work was combined with assorted administrative chores. My sweetie went to the beach, which gave me plenty of room, so I did a lot of sorting, filing, and shredding. Then I spent a long time on the phone with my mail-order pharmacy trying to find out what’s happening with the anti-nausea prescription that was originally faxed to them on December 9.
Three different representatives put me on hold while they tried to help me. The current status is that it turned up an error code that said they can’t fill it because they aren’t also providing me an anti-cancer drug. I pointed out that the anti-cancer drug was being administered by infusion in the hospital (which the rep appeared to know). She also said that this shouldn’t happen, and she said she’d tried numerous tricks to unlock it, but nothing had worked, and she would have to consult her supervisor. She put me on hold for a little while, and then verified my phone number and said she’d call back. (I have yet to receive a message.) I’m glad that I don’t need this drug. Of course, even if the prescription had been filled expeditiously I’d still be glad I don’t need it, but this is ridiculous, and the fact that they haven’t found a way to let me in on the fact that there’s an issue filling my prescription is unacceptable.
So that was my morning. I still don’t have the medication, but I did get a lot done.
It looked like I’d be later than usual getting to the office, but as things worked out I was only a couple of minutes later than usual. One of my colleagues had left a Connie Willis books on my desk for me, knowing I like her stuff. (I’d borrowed Passage from him a while ago.) I’m looking forward to this. I also saw pictures of the newborn (and premature) niece of another colleague. Even if I hadn’t accomplished anything, it was well worth going in.
I got home to find a card from my cousins, whom we’ll see when we’re in Florida. I’m still feeling remarkably well. I’m very grateful for that. Tomorrow will be a family day. Happy Thanksgiving.
my mom got her prescription for vitamin B turned down by her insurance because she was too old. they had obviously put in parameters thinking it was for pregnant women. whoever is assigning these parameters is an idiot
Hey Mara,
I’m in the UK, been using panix for a few years.
Nothing much to add to the responses you have had so far other than to stay positive. It made a big difference to my dad’s last few months of life.
Best wishes from County Durham UK, people everywhere do care.
Dave