AboutBarbara Judge Expertise Outpatient pharmacy and general health. I have recently completed a Pharmceutical Care Certificate Program offered by Purdue University (Spring 1999 completion). I have personal experience dealing with terminally ill persons and their needs, as well as their families` needs. I graduated in 1984 from Pharmacy School and have been a Licensed Pharmacist since then. I have 18 years retail pharmacy experience. Prior to my pharmacy training I have 3 years hospital experience as a Nurse`s Aide.
Expert: Barbara Judge Date: 3/29/2008 Subject: prescriptions
Question I am on the birth control pill and am out of refills on my prescription. Can I call my GYN and ask them to call in more refills to my pharmacy without me having to go in for an appointment?
Answer You can always call and ask, but they have no obligation to honor your request. They may give you enough until you can see the doctor, it just depends on the doctor's office policy. Most will usually give you enough until your appointment if you are a well established patient and do not make a habit of canceling appointments. Chances are if you are due for your annual exam, you will have to make and keep that appointment in the near future.
