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FlowerPower:
Boy I have to agree wit 4U2NV that there is a lot of hate on this board. I don't want to pull out names, and for what it's worth I did answer this post on the VIP board when you posted it there.
Anyway I think it's important that people on both sides of the board know that currently there is NOT a national database, in spite of what some people are saying.
Often times what people post is pure conjecture and opinion, and that's what has happened here. If you look at the DEA Diversion website you'll find that as of yet there are only statewide databases for Rx's written by your doctor, HOWEVER your insurance is a different story.
The insurance company would be the first one I'd look at (while I know it may not be the case for you, it is for most people). Often times people don't even realize that most pharmacies will keep your insurance card on file unless you specify otherwise. If it goes into a chain like CVS or Walgreens they will have it throughout the chain, hence they have easy access to your insurance information whether you want it filed with them or not.
Here's the deal, if you don't want an RX filed with your insurance, YOU MUST NOTIFY the pharmacy when you hand them the script. Even then if it's a pharmacy that has had your insurance in the past they'll often ignore your request, and I always try to stay away from chain pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS anyway (most of the pharmacists there think they're doctor's).
So my point is this, there are several ways they could've found out about your other prescription, but knowing and keeping records will help you keep your Rx's in line, and possibly out of trouble.
Goodluck,
Colby
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...unfortunately we live in a place where substandard care has become standard operating procedure.....
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