Is There A Way To Replenish The Old Prescription For Cyclobenzaprine Without A Doctor's Consultation?

Posted on Fri, 22 Jan 2021

Question: I have changed jobs, the cost of keeping my health insurance was way out of reach and it will be awhile before i can get new insurance at my new job. I have been diagnosed with Stenosis of the neck. I was taught how to keep the stiffness and pain away with exercise and cold and heat. When things get too bad i take Cyclobenzaprine 10 mg. My neck has taken a turn for the worst. I am out of medicine. I call a Dr. to see if i could pay to see cash to see him cost was to high. How can i get this prescription filled is there a way?

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Check with the pharmacy

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health concern

Your situation is difficult as a prescription or at least doctor's order over phone is required to get a refill of cyclobenzaprine.

However, one option is to try contacting your pharmacy. Ask them if they have records of your old prescription or show it to them if you have old prescription with you. The pharmacy can contact your doctor and see if he/she can provide order to the pharmacy directly (without seeing you) to refill the prescription. In that you will not be charged for the doctor's visit and will have to pay for the medication only.

Another option is to search for community clinics and county hospitals that provide free services in your area.
You can also see nearby nurses practitioner or physician assistants who can write prescription for you but won't be as expensive as visiting a MD.

Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi

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