In a SHTF scenario...

NickieL · #1 09/28/08, 10:59 AM

Since ya'll are prepping for SHTF, what do you do about prescription meds? Especially meds that are control substances in which you can only get a months suply at a time?

unregistered29228 · #2 09/28/08, 11:15 AM

We talked about this a while back, and most people said they ask their doctor to write the Rx for a double dose, then save back the extra. Some people go get their regular refills a week before they run out, and save back those extra pills.

I got tired of my doctor insisting I come back every three months just to keep renewing my Rx, and also got tired of dealing with the insurance company on what they'll pay, how often, etc. So I started buying my medicine overseas. No Rx required, and you can order as much as you want. I have a year's supply saved up now, and I buy more as I rotate it and use it.

Check your PMs...

Madame · #3 09/28/08, 01:14 PM

Who do you buy from? I surmise that insurance won't cover it...is it pricey?

debik70 · #4 09/28/08, 05:22 PM

I would love info on buying meds overseas too. Is it possible to get diabetic supplies?

unregistered29228 · #5 09/28/08, 05:42 PM

No, insurance won't pay for it, but the inhalers I buy for my asthma are less than the co-pay anyway. And I'm not stuck driving to the pharmacy every month, or dealing with the mail-in company my insurance pushes. I had rotten service from them twice, so no more!

The one I've used the most was referred to me by someone on this board:

http://alldaychemist.com

I've gotten antibiotics and other normal meds through them, without a prescription. They have a list of what they carry on the website, and I've been very happy with every shipment. I hear the US FDA is trying to stop these overseas pharmacies to "protect" us from fake meds and unsafe laboratories, but when I can pay $3 for an inhaler instead of $10 for an American one, there's just no choice. For people on a fixed income, paying $5 for blood pressure or heart meds instead of $100s per month could be the difference between eating or not. I find it ridiculous that we can have Chinese products killing our pets, but we're not supposed to shop the whole world for medicine?

I don't know about diabetic meds, certainly not insulin, but maybe they carry the pills.

Callieslamb · #6 09/28/08, 05:50 PM

My insurance won't pay for doubles....However, I have to do mail order Rx. 3 months at a time. Each time I reorder, I order 1-2 weeks ahead of my 'date'. I now have an extra 3 month's supply - but it took almost 2 yrs to get to that point.