Etta1213 Posted March 7, 2019 #1 Share Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) If I am leaving for a cruise, and per my insurance it is too soon to get med refills, or if trip will last longer than my med supply, how do I get what I need? . Advice? Edited March 7, 2019 by Etta1213 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingUnicorn Posted March 7, 2019 #2 Share Posted March 7, 2019 I was able to contact my insurance, provide the dates of my travel as well as the fact that I would be on a cruise and therefore unable to fill the scripts at a US pharmacy. They then provided an override in the computer system that let the pharmacy process it early. As far as insurance issues go, it was a pretty easy one to get resolve thankfully. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etta1213 Posted March 7, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted March 7, 2019 47 minutes ago, TravelingUnicorn said: I was able to contact my insurance, provide the dates of my travel as well as the fact that I would be on a cruise and therefore unable to fill the scripts at a US pharmacy. They then provided an override in the computer system that let the pharmacy process it early. As far as insurance issues go, it was a pretty easy one to get resolve thankfully. THANK YOU FOR THE RESPONSE. I will follow up on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GeezerCouple Posted March 7, 2019 #4 Share Posted March 7, 2019 4 hours ago, TravelingUnicorn said: I was able to contact my insurance, provide the dates of my travel as well as the fact that I would be on a cruise and therefore unable to fill the scripts at a US pharmacy. They then provided an override in the computer system that let the pharmacy process it early. As far as insurance issues go, it was a pretty easy one to get resolve thankfully. We do something similar. First, we have the physician write a specific Rx that includes the extra days/amount (and add a week in case of delays!), and then we give that to the pharmacist who then calls the insurance for the authorization. Haven't had a problem yet with early fills or longer fills, etc., including once for a controlled substance (which we thought would be near impossible). GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlp20 Posted March 7, 2019 #5 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Never had a problem. Simply told pharmacy and they handled it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatchHill Posted March 7, 2019 #6 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Our Rx's are through CVS, with most on the 90-day refill plan. Nevertheless, one quick call the the pharmacy, or stop by about a week before leaving, and CVS takes care of everything. Darcy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etta1213 Posted March 7, 2019 Author #7 Share Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) Thank you for the gracious responses. Edited March 7, 2019 by Etta1213 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splinter Posted March 9, 2019 #8 Share Posted March 9, 2019 (edited) Yes, I use the CVS on-line pharmacy (CareMark, required by my insurance) with 90 day supply prescriptions, and they just ask that I notify them 10 days prior to the trip of any refills that I will need early, how long I will be gone, and they send the early refills as needed. Edited March 9, 2019 by Splinter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted March 24, 2019 #9 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Almost EVERY insurance/RX program will allow for VACATION WAIVERS...so you CAN get your next Rx early. Talk to your pharmacist...they can put in the request for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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