Doctors holding health for ransom

Curious. What type of medication? I see my Dr every three months. But that's because I am diabetic with degraded kidney function. Even at that, my prescriptions are for a year. With the exception of one that my insurance won't allow beyond 6 months.

There may be a state law that requires him to see you in person. You might be able to get away with missing an appointment occasionally if you call that morning and tell them you tested positive for COVID. But some doctors will refuse to fill the prescription that month.

See another doctor

What is the medication? For wgat condition?
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I can answer your concerns better if i know a bit more,
but generally Your Insurance Wants you to see Doctors every Month, 3 Months, or 6 Months depending upon you Health, as their Mabdate is to help you stay Well as possible, Happy & Healthy.

Some Doctors wiil abuse the System getting as many appointments as allowed by your Health Plan and possible due to scheduling constraints.
Sending you to be checked by other doctors may be to Check Concerns and Keep You Well or to Cover Their Ass so you cant say "I mentioned it, but he did nothing!"

I'll help any way I can.

Hmm. I’ve always had to see my doctor every three months to continue getting my ADD meds. I’ve been told it’s so they know you’re not abusing them.

Are you sure it's not changes to your insurance policy? They typically declare the amount of refills possible.

Is this a controlled medication? The best I've ever done is 90 days, and that was like heaven. I've been moved back to 30-day requirements, but it's wholly my insurance plan doing it.

If it's your doctor's office, ask why the change. Could be they want to monitor you in person or think patients with unlimited meds don't keep appointments (they don't). There could be a medical reason no one explained to you. Ask, and I'm sure they'll be happy to talk with you. If not, consider a new doctor's office. Good luck.

Do you need to do bloodwork before a refill, to check your condition?

What is the prescription and what is it for ?

If only you could go to another doctor.

instead,, go se another doctor. get that second opinon

I guess it depends on the meds he has you on. I get mine for 5 months to a year. If you feel uncomfortable you should get a new doctor or ask him why you have to see him so often.

Yeah, they do that

They need to see you to confirm you are in the right direction with the meds.
Work with them!

It’s not the Doctors, it’s big pharma

If its a controlled substance ( something addictive) then I understand but most physicians give one year on everything else.
I can also understand if your condition is not stable or if your condition requires constant bloodwork to adjust your medication.
Those are the only reasons I can think of besides greed.

I can relate completely