When a medication is considered a controlled substance auto refills are not permitted as per DEA guidelines/ policies. All stimulant ADHD medications fall under these guidelines. They have a high rate of abuse which is why. I am in the same situation, as everyone else on this, but add to that there is a nation wide shortage on ADHD medications and it's frustrating as hell. Only upside is my pharmacy and insurance coverage are the same entity.
mhawkins71 t1_j280hol wrote
Reply to Any WA state pharmacists or doctors able to answer a question on refills for controlled substances at a pharmacy? I'm just baffled now on why certain hoops need monthly jumping, and if it is corporate policy, state law, or Federal law. This is CVS and Swedish. by Seattle_Is_Wet
When a medication is considered a controlled substance auto refills are not permitted as per DEA guidelines/ policies. All stimulant ADHD medications fall under these guidelines. They have a high rate of abuse which is why. I am in the same situation, as everyone else on this, but add to that there is a nation wide shortage on ADHD medications and it's frustrating as hell. Only upside is my pharmacy and insurance coverage are the same entity.