Posted by Elizabeth on February 10, 2002, at 16:34:29
In reply to Re: opioid stuff and dealing with doctors, posted by cisco on February 9, 2002, at 13:37:12
> Why do you condemn the idea of ordering Meds from International 'Online Pharmacies'? Are you speaking from experience?
I'm not "condemning" the idea -- my objection is a practical one, not a moral one. I think the reliability of lots of places (in the U.S. as well as offshore) is dubious (getting a reference from someone who's used a pharmacy service is a good way to avoid getting duped), plus if it's offshore then you have the added risk of having it seized by Customs (yes, even if it's packaged discreetly). If you choose not to pick up a package that's seized by Customs, I rather doubt that most OPs would reimburse you, and these things tend to be pricey.
I don't have any firsthand experience. It is, of course, anybody's choice if they want to take the risk, but I prefer not to. I'm just telling you why. If I were more desperate and/or had more money, things might be different!
> Hopefully, the FDA will move on the Bup approval soon, and we can buy them in-country. Then, the only question that remains is price.
I'm sure it will be very costly. My understanding is that buprenorphine needs to be approved specifically for opioid addiction maintenance before the drug company will market sublingual bupe here.
> The internet has opened up access to pharmacies around the world. You would be surprised at what is available.
I don't think I would. :-}
Yes, U.S. doctors have been cowed into politically correct prescribing practices by their fear of state licensing boards. But you can usually find *someone* who will prescribe pretty much any medication, if you have a legitimate reason for needing it. (It's even possible to get a prescription from your doctor in the U.S., who actually knows you, for a drug that's not sold in the U.S., and get it imported in an unambiguously legal manner.)
-elizabeth
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