How to get prescriptions filled early

[Etta1213]

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

[TravelingUnicorn]

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.

[Etta1213]

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.

[GeezerCouple]

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

[jlp20]

Never had a problem. Simply told pharmacy and they handled it.

[WatchHill]

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

[Etta1213]

Thank you for the gracious responses.

Edited March 7, 2019 by Etta1213

[Splinter]

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

[cb at sea]

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.