Posted by RobertDavid on April 7, 2006, at 10:13:39
In reply to Re: EMSAM-picking it up from pharmacy tomorrow, posted by aabag on April 7, 2006, at 2:19:19
> Did you ask the pharmacy specifically to buy EMSAM from the wholesaler, as you had a EMSAM script to fill, or did they just so happen to get it in stock. In either case, I have a script for it as well, but I didn't think to bother calling until mid April. I too wish you success, having selfish reasons for saying so. You certainly are persistent.
Yes, persistent, more like impatient. I have have been relentless with my calls to bms, the pharmacies, my doctor to get to this day after waiting for years, searching info, etc.Once I knew that it was getting close, I'd call BMS every few days. I found an ear at BMS that was very interested in how much I knew about the product. She was just in customer service, but did some extra leg work to get real details of when rep's would have samples (which I'm told are real sparce, though you can have your doctor call BMS and request samples) and when it was being shipped (today or next Monday I was told).
But being persistent, I called a few of the bigger pharmacies to just check and see if they had it in their systems by chance at which time it it dawned on me that the smaller pharmacies without all the red tape would probably have quicker access to buying it (which turned out to be true).
I'm sure I'll pay a much higher price for this first script, but I'll switch it next refil (should I still be on it) to get the lowest cost as my insurance won't cover it. I'm certain that it's going to be very expensive.
Anyway, I hope to have it in hand by noon at which time I'll stick the fricking thing on my upper torso and finally see if I can get some relief.
I'll post as I go along for those that may have some interest in my experience on the EMSAM. I've never followed any single drug like this before and don't plan on doing it again, I'm worn out. Rob
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