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Freethinker65

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9. A bit odd, I agree. But medications are often proscribed for no more than a one month supply

Reply to bluepen (Reply #7)

Wed Nov 1, 2017, 01:58 PM

Nov 2017

I suppose if it is a new medication, or a new dose of current medication, a review might be indicated to get a refill? I am not a medical professional, so I do not know.

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Troubling news from my doc about new FDA/DEA guidelines. [View all] bluepen Nov 2017 OP

It's probably just that practice - Turd is trying to take it the opposite direction, lagomorph777 Nov 2017 #1

The more I think about it, the more I think that is the case. bluepen Nov 2017 #5

Here is a link to a very recent press release by the FDA Ilsa Nov 2017 #2

Thanks. That is the only one I could find too. bluepen Nov 2017 #6

Actually this letter seems to based on medical knowledge, unlike the disinformation women are given Freethinker65 Nov 2017 #3

Not really concerned about a form letter, per se. bluepen Nov 2017 #7

A bit odd, I agree. But medications are often proscribed for no more than a one month supply Freethinker65 Nov 2017 #9

I addressed that in the OP. Thanks bluepen Nov 2017 #10

I could not find any information on changes from DEA or FDA marylandblue Nov 2017 #4

Thats how I see it as well. It really does seem bluepen Nov 2017 #8

My pain clinic Doctor just told me that there are supposed "guidelines" SonofDonald Nov 2017 #11

Sleeping aids have been on the narcotics watch list for quite a while Ms. Toad Nov 2017 #12