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We all know that it's wrong to tamper with a doctor's prescription. Filling in a number for refills yourself is never a good idea, even if you're a physician writing a prescription for yourself. And in case you didn't know, tampering with your prescription CAN land you in a jail cell!
For your information, Class II Narcotics, such as Percocet, Morphine, and Ritalin, are not refillable. So guess who likes like a big fat liar when they approach the pharmacy counter with one or more refills written on their Class II Narcotic prescription? You got it! See why it pays to be honest ;-)
...oh, and try to get those Class II scripts filled within 7 days of the date it was written, or you may run into problems getting the medication.
Check with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for more details on FAQ's by clicking the title (Prescription tampering) above.
Propofol, an anesthetic drug administered in hospitals, was made very popular when Michael Jackson passed away. Recently, there has been even more buzz about Propofol, as the legalities surrounding the King of Pop's death play out. Well, the FDA announced today that there is a shortage of Propofol and it's generic equivalent, diprivan. The pharmaceutical manufacturer "Teva" has discontinued Propofol. However, Hospira, Inc. and APP Pharmaceuticals are reported has having ample supply to meet market demands.
For individuals suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), the shortage of the generic equivalent of Ritalin, methylphenidate hydrochloride, may cause concern. Sandoz Pharmaceuticals (Novartis) are reported as having sporadic backorders, while another pharmaceutical company called "Mallinckrodt" is also experiencing a short supply of methylphenidate. Mallinckrodt's shortage of methylphenidate hydrochloride may be indefinite.
The good news is at least three other pharmaceutical manufacturers are fully stocked with methylphenidate hydrochloride. The bad news is the number of tablets that you will be able to obtain is limited because methylphenidate hydrochloride is classified by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) as a narcotic.
For more details, click on the title above (Drug Shortages). Also, check with your local pharmacy for availability of methylphenidate hydrochloride, and check with your doctor to make sure the date on your prescription for methylphenidate hydrochloride is recent enough to be filled at a pharmacy.
