Target Pharmacy Add Clearwater Target Pharmacy to Patient Harassers Clearwater Florida

I wanted to make sure I updated the information on the Target pharmacy harassment issue. I went up to Target tonight and spoke to the pharmacist in person. I explained everything the same way I explained it in my earlier complaint (that the initial problem was that the last two months that I tried to have my prescription filled "early" but within their three-day window, they did not have my medication in stock and said it would take days to order it and get it in, but that the more important issue was when I complained about this, the associates got immediately defensive, accusatory, and rude stating,"Well, there shouldn't be a problem anyway. You're early so you should still have meds left. Why are you out of your medication?" I explained that the reason I knew it was accusatory is because I never said, either time, that I was out of my medication and in fact, was not out. The associates made it about a lack of medication and not the actual issue).

The pharmacist, MD, was very professional and respectful. His position, as he explained it, was that there is no way for them to know why a person is prescribed these medications or what they've got going on in their lives that leads them to refill their medication when they refill them. He said obviously, their lives are difficult enough with whatever illness is causing them to have to be on them in the first place. He stated that they do have much more power than they used to but none of it included rude and accusatory behavior by any of them and he apologized.

He asked when the latest event occurred and said he was going to have a discussion with the associates to address the problem and make sure it doesn't happen again to any customer. He then told me if it happened ever again in the future, to make sure I asked their names and said they have to provide their name. (They had refused to give me their names with the prior incident).

I left the pharmacy feeling much better than I had after the experience with the "associates." I just wanted to update this report because I obviously want it to be fair.

 Are just the thing an addict will do and I personally have known many addicts regardless of their education about medication or health.  FYI once you post on this site you are opening yourself up to rebuttals regardless so lashing out at anyone that rebuts only makes your words fuel for the fire.

If you cannot enjoy Christmas without your "meds" then you indeed addicted to them.  I suffer from pain in my shoulder, knees and elbows from accidents (mostly rodeo related) yet I do not take pain meds as severe as yours because they are ADDICTIVE in everyway possible which your physician has already told you.  How long have you been taking this med? YOU opened the door therefore you are subject to questions.  Sounds like your "DR" is nothing more than a drug mill - think about it.  Get help and stop the blame game. And YES I used to work in the healthcare field for more years than you I bet. Both hydrocodone and oxy are opiates just like heroin!

I, too, am sorry that you were forced to read something that reminded you of a book on addicts. Apparently, the people who read these complaints fail in reading comprehension. It's okay. I wrote my report because I am an adult who knows full well how customers should be treated when they are bringing their business to a company, and the way Target's associates spoke to me was inexcusable and unwarranted. Period.

As for your other judgements, you couldn't be more wrong, but if you sleep better at night thinking you know people and smearing your insults on a website designed for people to alert others to bad company behavior, smear on and sweet dreams.

Reading your report almost had me thinking I was reading a book on how addicts justify their addiction.  Now since I don't know you personally I am not saying you are, I am just saying how you are coming off.

There are many addicts who try to justify their addiction by saying things like "I know there are some people that..", that it is the doctors who are so willing to encourage patients to keep increasing their meds, or it was because I had to take less drugs that I am in the position I am in.   Some who claim to be in the Medical field will add things like they know how to handle it and they won't become addicted like other people. 

You also do what other addicts do and take the "martar" position by saying that you sacraficed your position in Medicine because you felt it was too much.  Well at 30mg 6 times a day, I am not sure what you did in the Medical field but if it had anything to do with patient care I don't even think you could be functioning in that position anyways as that could leave you seriously impared and could actually have been illegal for you to be involved in patient care.

You also can't just on your own decide to "step down", you must have a prescription from a doctor.  So is this the same doctors who are to lazy and just let people keep increasing their dosage?   Or could it be that the doctor was concerned as well?

 right up until they refused to provide the requested accommodations I needed to succeed there. (That complaint is ongoing and under investigation with the EEOC to date). 

- Aww there it is.  This is begining to sound a lot more like a Disgruntled Employee Case.  And I am really not sure how much success you are going to have with the EEOC.  After all if this is a Controlled substance with regulations, if you were trying to break just because it was inconvienent to follow those regulations.  If are claiming because Target wouldn't give you the drugs sooner than they legally could..well your claims will be tossed out faster than yesterdays trash.

Ken,

You are absolutely INSANE. No other word for it. I, and I alone, removed myself from the high doses of oxycodone that I was prescribed, which had enabled me to work the physically demanding job I was working. It was my choice to 1) continue taking high-dose pain medication or 2) quit my career so I could stop taking that much medication. HOW is THAT interpreted as me being a junkie? It's exactly the opposite.

I now take the lowest dose of pain medication one can take that still allows me to walk and stand at my job. That was my choice and no one elses. I was well within my legal right and Target's own policy when I called in my refill. It was their unprofessionalism in not having the medication in stock. They keep records of past orders and are required to let the pharmaceutical companies know how much they anticipate needing in advance.

In any case, if there is no reason to suspect a customer of improper conduct and they have not done one single thing "wrong," there is no excuse for a cashier or tech to be rude, abusive, and accusatory. It is not their place.

Your "wisdom" is sorely lacking. I was infuriated because of the obvious accusation coupled with the fact that it is Christmas and I would now be spending it alone because I could not get my medication before I would have had to leave to visit my family for the holiday. If you knew ANYTHING about pain management, you would know that getting it after it ran out would allow the pain to get out of control and would require MORE medication than is normal to get it back in control.

Do the world, and me, a favor - keep your ignorant opinions to yourself because you clearly have zero discernment.

The pharmacys are limited on the "pain killer" medications as a means of trying to combat misuse.  ANY pharmacy trying to circumvent the rules faces harsh penalties and YOU aren't worth it.

"I went from being unhappy to enraged instantly"

Another sign that you're basically hooked on your "pain killers" and the reason for the law.  You will have this "problem" with any pharmacy following the law.  Again, YOU aren't worth the sanctions they would receive, including being shut down if they kissed your addicted butt.  The rules are very specific and enforced.

"As a consequence, I also had to give up my career in medicine and now have to work a meaningless part time job that will not exacerbate my condition."

Translation: My actions forced me to be removed from my career in medicine because I'm a dope head.

I predict a long future of disappointment for you if you are unable to comply with the new laws...but, good luck to you in life.