I have kids, I have COPD, I have a nebulizer. One of the dogs chewed the hose for it, so I called the pharmacy to get a new one.
A PRESCRIPTION IS REQUIRED!!!
To get a little piece of polyvinyl tubing I have to call my doctor, setup an appointment, spend $15.00 on the Co-pay for the doctor visit which I'm told I can't get until next week. To get a PRESCRIPTION for a new hose.
WHAT!!!!
This is approaching BEYOND ridiculous by a far margin.
UPDATE: I found the old Nebulizer mask under the sink, so I can use it's hose. I think I"m going to be talking to the Doc about getting several spares.
Check online resources; you can buy the components for the masks, even nebulizers themselves, online without a prescription.
ReplyDeleteI use the mouthpiece type set up instead of a mask. I bought 6 sets; mouthpiece & tubing, for around $30 or so if I remember right.
Amazon or just search for nebulizer parts or nebulizer masks.
I will look into that. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how it is in TX but generally you only have to have a prescription for tubing if you are going to file a claim with Medicare, Medicaid, or insurance which is a waste of time for $2.99 worth of tubing. Ask your Dr. for a blanket order for a nebulizer and all supplies it should be good for at least a year then just get it renewed everytime you have your annual physical.
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