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Motown_Johnny

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13. Anyone here opposed to their new drug policy know people addicted to pain meds?
Sat Jul 26, 2014, 02:59 PM
Jul 2014

If not, then I suggest you talk to someone who does.


I've seen that shit destroy people's lives. I am actually glad that a company is taking the initiative to try and protect people from what they sell. These questions seem like something we should be praising, not attacking.

The truth is that I had to fire someone a few months ago because of his addiction to his pain medication. He had only worked a couple weeks for us and was doing well. Then he had to take time off to see his doctor and fill his prescription. I fired him 3 days later. He was not in any shape to be doing work that is possibly dangerous (as some of ours is) and I could never dream of letting him drive one of the company vehicles while he was like that. He may as well have been on heroine, as my former brother in law was, as well as a friend's father (note, they are both dead now).

I wish gun stores were as responsible about who they sell weapons and bullets to.





http://www.wthr.com/story/23469086/2013/09/18/walgreens-secret-checklist-reveals-controversial-new-policy-on-pain-pills




As for the tax dodge, we need to change the laws. Tax the bastards!

Time to boycott Walgreens [View all] coljam Jul 2014 OP
This is easier said than done. The reason I use them for my medicines is that I need someone to pick jwirr Jul 2014 #1
If Costco is nearby, you can get inexpensive... WhaTHellsgoingonhere Jul 2014 #15
No Costco. If Costco is in MN at all and if they mail medicines I would love to change to them. jwirr Jul 2014 #16
Sorry. Hopefully someone else will see my post WhaTHellsgoingonhere Jul 2014 #17
There are several Costco stores in MN - I googled. I need to do more research and call to see if the jwirr Jul 2014 #21
Costco Pharmacy Home Delivery: freshwest Jul 2014 #40
Bookmarking to use on Monday. Thanks. jwirr Jul 2014 #45
Mail order might have a lower copay, it all depends on the insurance company. moriah Jul 2014 #19
I have a pharmacy that delivers. They have a "Simplify my meds" program where they refill Louisiana1976 Jul 2014 #43
Please ask around, then; even if it's not an advertised service, some pharmacies will deliver just IrishAyes Jul 2014 #25
There's another way frazzled Jul 2014 #30
already do....worse service ever and now 5X Jul 2014 #2
I'm very sorry to hear that. IrishAyes Jul 2014 #27
Already started and I used to spend lots there. broiles Jul 2014 #3
Here is a link that explains their new policy... 5X Jul 2014 #4
it is the dea turning pharmacies into law enforcement questionseverything Jul 2014 #10
Well I guess Limbaugh won't be getting his OxyContin at Walgreens anymore. totodeinhere Jul 2014 #14
During the 00s, Walgreen's was the only retailer opening new URBAN locations... TheDebbieDee Jul 2014 #5
willing to do this but, all the local pharmacies are way on the other side of town ... so that Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2014 #6
Not a clear choice Tommymac Jul 2014 #34
Thanks. Will think about this. Leaning to RiteAid Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2014 #39
NP you are welcome. Same choice I made a few years ago - same reason as you. :) Tommymac Jul 2014 #46
Question, Have They Decided to Definitely Move? Stuart G Jul 2014 #7
Found a thread saying they won't do it but can't find it now. Here's who's pushing it, shareholders: freshwest Jul 2014 #12
If anyone ever thought of you as other than bold, I'd send for the butterfly nets. IrishAyes Jul 2014 #28
Ugh, hollysmom Jul 2014 #8
it should be none of their fucking business what meds i take. they are a store. my doctor prescribes spanone Jul 2014 #9
I told my husband about Walgreen going off shore and he Skidmore Jul 2014 #11
Anyone here opposed to their new drug policy know people addicted to pain meds? Motown_Johnny Jul 2014 #13
Yes addiction to pain meds is a serious problem. But it's not the place of Walgreens to decide totodeinhere Jul 2014 #18
Well, at least when we get recreational pot in every state, IrishAyes Jul 2014 #29
they employ a lot of disabled folks Liberal_in_LA Jul 2014 #20
You do business here, you pay your fair share here, just like everybody else blkmusclmachine Jul 2014 #22
Holy Shit - This bullshit story still has legs? Indydem Jul 2014 #23
If they have NO intention of moving, don't you think it would be better business to say so ASAP? IrishAyes Jul 2014 #32
Here is an article posted today and it appears they are headed in this direction. We should Pisces Jul 2014 #35
But they are a Red Leaning Company donation wise. Tommymac Jul 2014 #36
I haven't been near them in years. But I agree with you. IrishAyes Jul 2014 #24
This article in Crain's Chicago Business, July 7,2014 implies there has NOT been a vote to move yet Stuart G Jul 2014 #26
And that's why we need to keep the pressure on them, through boycott and letters frazzled Jul 2014 #37
Thanks for the information. freshwest Jul 2014 #41
I unfortunately, for now, work at Walgreen's Drale Jul 2014 #31
I agree 100% I will take my dollars to CVS. I'm surprised more Republicans aren't on this shop Pisces Jul 2014 #33
Thank you all for an informative thread... Mike Nelson Jul 2014 #38
I hate to say this, but Walgreen's is the cheapest RebelOne Jul 2014 #44
I hate CVS with a passion. Partly because they bought out vanlassie Jul 2014 #42
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