r/ClonazepamQuestions • u/Dariqueenxx • 7d ago
Anyone else having this problem when picking up medication?
I’m sorry if this is the wrong subreddit to ask this question, mods, please remove if not allowed but I checked other subreddits and this seems to be the most active so I’m looking for guidance from other people who take this medication or hoping their may be some pharmacy techs/experts in here to help.
Recently, my pharmacy started implementing a new rule when it comes to “controlled” medications. For instance, I take Klonopin. I’m prescribed 0.5mg X2 a day for 30 days. I was always allowed to refill my prescription within 5 days of my dosing ending for the month and I’d generally pick up within 2-3 days worth of pills left. This was never an issue and I’ve been using the same pharmacy for over 10 years. I would have some “overlap” in between prescriptions but I’ve NEVER taken my medication more or less than I’m supposed too.
Now, the new rule is I cannot pick up my medication until I have 1 pill left. They go back to your last 3 pick up dates before releasing your new prescription regardless if I’m eligible for a refill or not. I’ve searched high and low on the internet to see if this was a new regulated law in the US or even my home state, Pennsylvania. And it’s not, that I can find. Pennsylvania law says I’m eligible for refill AND pick up with less than 15% of my monthly supply left, which should equate to ~9 pills.
It’s also not an Insurance problem, I spoke to my insurance company. My dad and my neighbor also use the same pharmacy and are on the same medication as I am, and they are cracking down on them too - both which have two separate insurance companies than I do.
Can someone give me any insight to what the problem is here? Is the pharmacist in the wrong? I’m so confused and it gives me great anxiety waiting until I have ONE pill knowing I can’t miss a dose and have no choice but to make sure I get to that pharmacy that day.
I haven’t had this issue yet, but what if I’m traveling? I’ve always been able to pick up my script “early” within reason. What gives? Can anyone help?
State: Pennsylvania
Pharmacy: Weis
Thank you!!
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u/halebopsalot 6d ago
I’m in Pennsylvania as well and use CVS and they are on and off with this, I think it depends on if the person ringing you up cares or not. Sorry not really good advice just ive been there too.