Am I out of line here? Why can't my OB prescribe Zofran without me having to make an appt?

Aab7114

First off, OP I am glad you got the script and I am sorry it was so challenging to get it. Hope it's helping...zofran saved me for sure!

To everyone flabbergasted that a doc would prescribe over the phone, have you not heard of internet visits or phone visits with NPs, such as virtuwell? Basically you go on the internet and chat with a NP or PA online. There is also a few versions of this over the phone too. You tell them your symptoms, they ask you questions, and then they give you their reccommendations and send in a rx if needed. They treat a list of common conditions and have protocols to go by, but they don't physically see the patient and don't have a hx with the patient.

Maybe you should call up all these providers/hospitals/clinics and tell them they should cancel this practice as it's too risky for their careers. Oh and welcome to the future of medicine.

Edited: as I posted before I was finished.

ctiller521

I don't usually post... But I'm a nurse practitioner so I thought I would. I would never prescribe over the phone unless I knew the patient. It can be dangerous to prescribe - why risk putting your license in jeopardy? Furthermore, there is new warnings regarding use of zofran in pregnancy. Perhaps, this is why the doctor was hesitant to prescribe the medication.

madfam0405

Yes, it's clearly been determined that some providers will give the rx over the phone, and some will not.  I got mine, took it for the two-three days I needed it due to not having the ability to even keep water or soup down, and am off of it - hopefully for remainder of this pregnancy. 

And as I stated, my OB said they prefer a billable appointment when prescribing meds.  That is the sole reason they did not provide it over the phone, according to her.