Time is becoming very valuable these
days, and most people have gone to a pharmacy to drop off or pick up a
prescription. Did you ever wonder why it takes so long to get your
medication ready? Or why there always seem to be issues with your
prescription? Continue reading for some useful tips so you can be better
prepared and save time at the pharmacy.
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🗓 Avoid busy pharmacy hours: This is usually on
Mondays, during rush hour, at the beginning of the month, and after a
holiday weekend. Also, the pharmacy may close for lunch so look on
their website or call for business hours.
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📞 Avoid long phone hold times: If you do call the
pharmacy, listen closely for the automated prompts. Most information
you need can be heard on these automated messages without waiting on
the line for someone to pick up.
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📲 Sign up for text messaging and automatic refills:
Many pharmacies offer this and it is a good way to keep up on your
medications.
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💳 Have your prescription insurance card ready: Or
have someone send you a picture of the front and back of the card.
This is usually the first thing the pharmacy will ask for.
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Allow extra time for your prescription to get ready.
If everything goes smoothly with your prescription, you can have your
medication the same day. However, issues may arise (Examples: there is
something missing on the prescription, medication is out of stock or
is not covered, there are no more refills) so allow the pharmacy extra
time to resolve them.
Be patient ☺︎ It might seem like there is no one waiting in
front of you, but behind the scenes the pharmacy may be extremely busy
calling doctors, getting refills ready, and dealing with unexpected
issues. Remember, the pharmacy is there to make sure your medications
are safe to take and everyone has a unique medication profile. The more
you understand how the pharmacy works, the better prepared you will be.
Don't forget to treat the staff with patience and understanding!
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