Comments for The Angry Pharmacist http://www.theangrypharmacist.com Rants from the most trusted profession. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:47:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Only the pain pills please by sean http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAngryPharmacistComments/~3/g4XBNU_NX54/only_the_pain_pills_please.html sean Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:47:40 +0000 http://testing.theangrypharmacist.com/?p=251#comment-14405 Speaking as someone who wound up addicted to opiates for about a year and a half I agree. I know its easy to think of these people as nothing more than losers and users. But you cant imagine how hard it is to dig your self out of that routine of addiction once you get there. I have never been addicted to any thing else in my life, but there was something about the opiates that just hooked me after the first time. Ive read that hydrocodone is now the most prescribed drug in the country, and that the about of people reaching out for help to addiction to opiates has risen over 300 percent since the late 90's. I went to my doctor one day after i had enough of the ups and downs, always thinking about getting more pills, and spending almost all of my money on buying the drug off the street. I was put on suboxone and have been clean for about 2 weeks now. I know you pharmacist put up with some shit you really shouldnt have to, and i know its easy to get pissed off at these people. But try to put your self in there shoes for a moment. Being an addict and not being able to get what your body makes you feel like it needs is nightmarish, it changes you completely. Speaking as someone who wound up addicted to opiates for about a year and a half I agree. I know its easy to think of these people as nothing more than losers and users. But you cant imagine how hard it is to dig your self out of that routine of addiction once you get there. I have never been addicted to any thing else in my life, but there was something about the opiates that just hooked me after the first time. Ive read that hydrocodone is now the most prescribed drug in the country, and that the about of people reaching out for help to addiction to opiates has risen over 300 percent since the late 90′s. I went to my doctor one day after i had enough of the ups and downs, always thinking about getting more pills, and spending almost all of my money on buying the drug off the street. I was put on suboxone and have been clean for about 2 weeks now. I know you pharmacist put up with some shit you really shouldnt have to, and i know its easy to get pissed off at these people. But try to put your self in there shoes for a moment. Being an addict and not being able to get what your body makes you feel like it needs is nightmarish, it changes you completely.

]]> http://www.theangrypharmacist.com/archives/2008/07/only_the_pain_pills_please.html#comment-14405 Comment on Cleanup on aisle 4.. now 5… oh damn. by Deanrx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAngryPharmacistComments/~3/XLngf6nLZV8/cleanup-on-aisle-4-now-5-oh-damn.html Deanrx Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:07:33 +0000 http://www.theangrypharmacist.com/?p=1013#comment-14404 Yeah, I did all my intern hours in pharmacy school at the local pediatric hospital. You could always tell the newbie pharmacy and med students by who gagged in the cafeteria on lunch break when a toddler had a blow-out or a "reversal of forture" in the middle of the lunch room. Once you were a 2nd year on up, you just ignored it and kept on eating... keep up the great work TAP! Yeah, I did all my intern hours in pharmacy school at the local pediatric hospital. You could always tell the newbie pharmacy and med students by who gagged in the cafeteria on lunch break when a toddler had a blow-out or a “reversal of forture” in the middle of the lunch room. Once you were a 2nd year on up, you just ignored it and kept on eating… keep up the great work TAP!

]]> http://www.theangrypharmacist.com/archives/2012/02/cleanup-on-aisle-4-now-5-oh-damn.html#comment-14404 Comment on Cleanup on aisle 4.. now 5… oh damn. by Vibiana http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAngryPharmacistComments/~3/8zVdhbYa_eM/cleanup-on-aisle-4-now-5-oh-damn.html Vibiana Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:00:58 +0000 http://www.theangrypharmacist.com/?p=1013#comment-14403 I'll be brave and own up to the fact that this happened to me once, not in a pharmacy but (even worse) in a BANK. I was transacting some business and all of a sudden just felt SICK AS A DOG. Fortunately, there was a wastebasket right under the teller station and I grabbed it and heaved. I couldn't stop, and at least I didn't splat all over the counter. Also thankfully, there were no other customers there at the time, but I sure grossed out some tellers. LOL I went to the restroom, got myself together, replaced the liner in their wastebasket, disposed of the, erm, vomit, and went back out into the lobby to finish my transaction, but I can assure you I have NEVER gone to that branch again. For which I'm sure the entire staff is profoundly grateful. LOL I’ll be brave and own up to the fact that this happened to me once, not in a pharmacy but (even worse) in a BANK. I was transacting some business and all of a sudden just felt SICK AS A DOG. Fortunately, there was a wastebasket right under the teller station and I grabbed it and heaved. I couldn’t stop, and at least I didn’t splat all over the counter. Also thankfully, there were no other customers there at the time, but I sure grossed out some tellers. LOL

I went to the restroom, got myself together, replaced the liner in their wastebasket, disposed of the, erm, vomit, and went back out into the lobby to finish my transaction, but I can assure you I have NEVER gone to that branch again. For which I’m sure the entire staff is profoundly grateful. LOL

]]> http://www.theangrypharmacist.com/archives/2012/02/cleanup-on-aisle-4-now-5-oh-damn.html#comment-14403 Comment on Cleanup on aisle 4.. now 5… oh damn. by Joe Emanuele http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAngryPharmacistComments/~3/mrHRh4nvzio/cleanup-on-aisle-4-now-5-oh-damn.html Joe Emanuele Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:38:59 +0000 http://www.theangrypharmacist.com/?p=1013#comment-14401 LOL! I had a little kid (~4yo) tossed chunks in my lobby last Fri. night. Stunk up the place. He threw up the clarithromycin rx I just flavored grape because his parents had to bring him in the store to give him his first dose. One: They dropped the rx off an hour ago, why do they bring the sick kid in? Two: Why give him the medicine in the store? Three: It's 9:30pm, why wait so long to get it filled! ARGH! Nice people but I don't understand why one parent can't comfort the kid at home while the other gets the rx. Common sense right! "Venting." I have many angry stories. Thank you!! LOL! I had a little kid (~4yo) tossed chunks in my lobby last Fri. night. Stunk up the place. He threw up the clarithromycin rx I just flavored grape because his parents had to bring him in the store to give him his first dose. One: They dropped the rx off an hour ago, why do they bring the sick kid in? Two: Why give him the medicine in the store? Three: It’s 9:30pm, why wait so long to get it filled! ARGH! Nice people but I don’t understand why one parent can’t comfort the kid at home while the other gets the rx. Common sense right! “Venting.” I have many angry stories. Thank you!!

]]> http://www.theangrypharmacist.com/archives/2012/02/cleanup-on-aisle-4-now-5-oh-damn.html#comment-14401 Comment on Cleanup on aisle 4.. now 5… oh damn. by Cardsfanbj http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAngryPharmacistComments/~3/6BuVCvcCTYU/cleanup-on-aisle-4-now-5-oh-damn.html Cardsfanbj Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:19:49 +0000 http://www.theangrypharmacist.com/?p=1013#comment-14400 We once had one of our medicaid patients who couldn't afford tampons, and was wearing a white skirt during that time of the month... We once had one of our medicaid patients who couldn’t afford tampons, and was wearing a white skirt during that time of the month…

]]> http://www.theangrypharmacist.com/archives/2012/02/cleanup-on-aisle-4-now-5-oh-damn.html#comment-14400 Comment on Cleanup on aisle 4.. now 5… oh damn. by The Redheaded Pharmacist http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAngryPharmacistComments/~3/ray6iDvK2dE/cleanup-on-aisle-4-now-5-oh-damn.html The Redheaded Pharmacist Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:47:24 +0000 http://www.theangrypharmacist.com/?p=1013#comment-14398 I know for a fact that my brother didn't go to pharmacy school and couldn't have written this blog post. And yet while reading through what you've posted here, I'd swear I was reading something written by my brother. I don't know if I should be delighted or horrified that there is someone else out there with my brother's sense of humor and wit. To be honest, I'm feeling a little of both right now! I know for a fact that my brother didn’t go to pharmacy school and couldn’t have written this blog post. And yet while reading through what you’ve posted here, I’d swear I was reading something written by my brother. I don’t know if I should be delighted or horrified that there is someone else out there with my brother’s sense of humor and wit. To be honest, I’m feeling a little of both right now!

]]> http://www.theangrypharmacist.com/archives/2012/02/cleanup-on-aisle-4-now-5-oh-damn.html#comment-14398 Comment on All in the same boat by Glenna http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAngryPharmacistComments/~3/8n5vMLS0lA8/all-in-the-same-boat.html Glenna Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:42:50 +0000 http://www.theangrypharmacist.com/?p=976#comment-14397 I hold all my controlled substance refills to the day. You don't mess with the Feds. You can lose you license after a bad (in their terms) audit. I've actually told people that I have a mortgage, a kid in college and I like to eat, so I'm not jeopardizing my license for "you" or anyone else and that's just how it is. When I was a pharmacy manager, the early refill nonsense stopped after about 3 months of repeating the above to all of my seekers. I hold all my controlled substance refills to the day. You don’t mess with the Feds. You can lose you license after a bad (in their terms) audit. I’ve actually told people that I have a mortgage, a kid in college and I like to eat, so I’m not jeopardizing my license for “you” or anyone else and that’s just how it is. When I was a pharmacy manager, the early refill nonsense stopped after about 3 months of repeating the above to all of my seekers.

]]> http://www.theangrypharmacist.com/archives/2011/11/all-in-the-same-boat.html#comment-14397 Comment on Shooting yourself in the foot, 10% at a time. by Glenna http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAngryPharmacistComments/~3/uP3FK0y7u6E/shooting-yourself-in-the-foot-10-at-a-time.html Glenna Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:04:36 +0000 http://www.theangrypharmacist.com/?p=992#comment-14395 When I get the "Is it free?' question from the medicaid ilk I say no. After a pause for "the look" on their face, I say, "The medication is not free, there is just no charge to YOU". Try, it sometime, it confuses the hell out of them... When I get the “Is it free?’ question from the medicaid ilk I say no. After a pause for “the look” on their face, I say, “The medication is not free, there is just no charge to YOU”. Try, it sometime, it confuses the hell out of them…

]]> http://www.theangrypharmacist.com/archives/2011/12/shooting-yourself-in-the-foot-10-at-a-time.html#comment-14395 Comment on Only the pain pills please by Arkan http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAngryPharmacistComments/~3/78ydZr-PaUY/only_the_pain_pills_please.html Arkan Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:33:09 +0000 http://testing.theangrypharmacist.com/?p=251#comment-14394 You are NOT a DR! At least NOT one that studied the same medicine as I. I am here to treat the patients, I have been in the practice for over 20 years Kid. I have seen and done most things that people can't even tell me about anymore... My patients and I have a very close relationship as I cure them of every day life! It isn't as easy for them to deal with everyday life anymore due to the fact "THINGS HAVE CHANGED & THEY CAN'T FIND A WAY TO DEAL WITH IT"! So before you forget about why you choose this perfetion, ASK YOURSELF....HOW CAN I HELP THIS PERSON? & WHAT DIRECTION CAN I HELP HIM GO INTO BUT FIRST IT STARTS WITH TRUST & HONESTY.... NOT A SMILE AND GO F YOUR SELF ATTITUDE!! APOLLO SOLECKI.MD. I am here to help all my patients Old and New... HEY KIDS HAVE A HEART AND LISTEN TO EM... THEY HAVE PAIN ... THEY REALY DO!!! THANKS FOR YOUR 5 MIN IT TOOK YOU TO READ THIS!!! ; ) You are NOT a DR! At least NOT one that studied the same medicine as I. I am here to treat the patients, I have been in the practice for over 20 years Kid. I have seen and done most things that people can’t even tell me about anymore… My patients and I have a very close relationship as I cure them of every day life! It isn’t as easy for them to deal with everyday life anymore due to the fact “THINGS HAVE CHANGED & THEY CAN’T FIND A WAY TO DEAL WITH IT”! So before you forget about why you choose this perfetion, ASK YOURSELF….HOW CAN I HELP THIS PERSON? & WHAT DIRECTION CAN I HELP HIM GO INTO BUT FIRST IT STARTS WITH TRUST & HONESTY…. NOT A SMILE AND GO F YOUR SELF ATTITUDE!! APOLLO SOLECKI.MD. I am here to help all my patients Old and New… HEY KIDS HAVE A HEART AND LISTEN TO EM… THEY HAVE PAIN … THEY REALY DO!!! THANKS FOR YOUR 5 MIN IT TOOK YOU TO READ THIS!!! ; )

]]> http://www.theangrypharmacist.com/archives/2008/07/only_the_pain_pills_please.html#comment-14394 Comment on Only the pain pills please by Arkan http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAngryPharmacistComments/~3/hPBPvDQ_PTk/only_the_pain_pills_please.html Arkan Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:24:32 +0000 http://testing.theangrypharmacist.com/?p=251#comment-14393 I agree with anonymous what a bunch of Assholes to jugde sick people like that!! shame on you!! I agree with anonymous what a bunch of Assholes to jugde sick people like that!! shame on you!!

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