kimberlyann
member
Hi all, I was wondering if any of you have run into this. Upon release from the hospital last Thursday, I was given a prescription for Norco 10/325, #60, take 1-2 tabs every 4-6 hours as needed for pain.
I have taken 2 tabs every 4 hours around the clock, which is 12 per day. I had less than 10 left, so I called for a refill today. The doctor authorized the refill, but the Insurance company denied it saying that 60 tablets had to last me at least 8 days.
I insisted that the technician call the insurance company for an override because I was following my doctor's orders, which she did, and they filled it for my copayment. My husband went to pick it up and said that there was a note attached saying that the insurance company insisted that I be counselled by the pharmacist to receive the override, but he did not say why I should be counselled. My husband always says, "she's a pharmacist", and they just give him the bag and go on about their business. Is it because of the acetaminophen amount or the hydrocodone? Or what?
I am a pharmacist, but have not worked in retail for a very long time, and I don't recall having this problem before.
Have any of you had a limit placed on your daily use of narcotics by the Insurance company?? I sure don't want this hassle each time!
I have taken 2 tabs every 4 hours around the clock, which is 12 per day. I had less than 10 left, so I called for a refill today. The doctor authorized the refill, but the Insurance company denied it saying that 60 tablets had to last me at least 8 days.
I insisted that the technician call the insurance company for an override because I was following my doctor's orders, which she did, and they filled it for my copayment. My husband went to pick it up and said that there was a note attached saying that the insurance company insisted that I be counselled by the pharmacist to receive the override, but he did not say why I should be counselled. My husband always says, "she's a pharmacist", and they just give him the bag and go on about their business. Is it because of the acetaminophen amount or the hydrocodone? Or what?
I am a pharmacist, but have not worked in retail for a very long time, and I don't recall having this problem before.
Have any of you had a limit placed on your daily use of narcotics by the Insurance company?? I sure don't want this hassle each time!