Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Random Observation: Ethics Shmethics

I guess the economic downturn has affected doctors as well. Just yesterday a doctor called to have his own Crestor Rx transferred from a local warehouse pharmacy. I called and found out that, of course, it is out of refills (thanks for wasing our time buddy, we appreciate that). Upon notifying the patient/doctor, he says, "That's ok, I'll write a refill for myself" as he's handing me a $30 coupon for a new/transfer script. So basically what this boils down to is that docs are prescribing for themselves so they can get a $30 gift card. Is it really that bad out there?
Does that smell like an ethical issue to you? It sure does to me.
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2 comments:

  1. 3SweetiesJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Well. . . at least it wasn't a control, I guess. I'm so glad my store hasn't issued any of those stupid coupons in a long time. We will honor ones issued by other stores, but most people don't know that.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    As long as its not out of his realm of specialty, ie hes not a dentist,I dont have a probelm with it. Surely the man can monitor his own cholesterol. The problem is with the drug companies and pharmacies offering such stupid coupons.

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