Y’all, I am bursting with opinions and feelings about the ongoing ADHD medication shortage. There’s a lot to say here. About the pharmaceutical industry, about health insurance, about the state of healthcare in the United States generally. However, I’ll save that for another day. Today I want to share a few lessons I’ve learned, because […]
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How health insurance can intercept prescriptions for your ADHD meds
As my Twitter followers know from my rant earlier this week, I’ve had medication troubles. Judging from the comments and emails I receive from my readers, you have medication troubles, too. I hope my long, frustrating experience will help you navigate the world of health insurance and stimulant medication. Today, we’ll talk about how you […]
An indie pharmacy will make your life easier
I’ve had my share of hassles filling stimulant prescriptions. Maybe you have, too. It’s not always easy. There was the 2012 shortage, when pharmacy after pharmacy dismissed me with a simple, “yeah, we don’t have that.” Even under normal circumstances, I’ve felt limited to whatever generic the pharmacy happens to stock. I recently switched to name-brand […]