General Discussion

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)

29. Well, at least when we get recreational pot in every state,

Sat Jul 26, 2014, 04:04 PM

Jul 2014

that will alleviate a lot of the pain med under-prescription. When it's legal, I intend to grow one plant indoors under a grow light upstairs - just enough for the occasional pan of brownies. And not let word get out around here because that's begging home invasion. Since I stared down the local militia, nobody's made another peep about bothering me any way at all, and I don't intend to attract trouble.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

46 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

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