I go in for allergy shots once a week for fairly minor allergies (comparatively), but they really help out when "the season" hits. Very low tick on a couple of food items that I never have to worry about as they are no threat (ie: milk...just makes my nose a bit more goobery). I am FAR, FAR from those who might die from a bit of peanut or shellfish. I went in Monday and was told there have been new policies put in place. *In order to get shots, I have to bring in an epi-pen every time or they won't be administered. I'm not a scary person, but the look on the admin's face told me she was waiting for an outburst, so she must have already taken a verbal beating from previous patients. I went in today with the mandatory pen and after my shots asked if there could be a waiver considering my personal low threat level and have never needed it before. Nope. Many people had already asked and had yelled at them. Poor ladies! Not their fault! I was even told that nine patients had already left this practice...in a week! Its crossed my mind, as well. The pen is staying in the truck, no matter what, so I don't forget it. Don't care if that is not proper storage since its never getting used.
I'm lucky since my co-pay was only $10. I looked up the price and retail for generic pens anywhere from $150-300. The real stuff can be $500!! For me, its the principle of it. I can afford the $20 a year (they go out of date), but its still throwing $20 out the window for nothing. Someone with poor or no insurance would have to cough up the money or go through changing doctors. What I don't pay just adds to the cost of the insurance company, so rates have to go up.
Any allergy sufferers have this mandatory pen deal?
I'm lucky since my co-pay was only $10. I looked up the price and retail for generic pens anywhere from $150-300. The real stuff can be $500!! For me, its the principle of it. I can afford the $20 a year (they go out of date), but its still throwing $20 out the window for nothing. Someone with poor or no insurance would have to cough up the money or go through changing doctors. What I don't pay just adds to the cost of the insurance company, so rates have to go up.
Any allergy sufferers have this mandatory pen deal?