Posted by viridis on February 15, 2003, at 1:28:25
In reply to Re: Pharmacist bungles clonazepam » Phil, posted by Ritch on February 14, 2003, at 23:05:18
Another anecdote re: pharmacy errors: a few months ago I filled a prescription for 90 Neurontin, to be taken 3X/day for 1 month. The prescription was written quite clearly, and N is not an especially controlled drug. When I got home, I found that I had 9 pills = 3 day supply (for my copay of $25). I went back to the pharmacy and pointed out the error. There was no question, because their records included all the information: 1 month supply; t.id. (= 3X/day), 90 pills prescribed; 9 pills dispensed.
They apologized and gave me the rest, but it just shows that human error can and does occur, so be vigilant.
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