Questions About Adhd Medication

Actually I have heard that some physician offices are charging to write prescriptions (especially for controlled substances) and to fill out paperwork when they do not see the patient (when an office call can be billed). They are still required to pull the chart, review the chart to make sure the medication is still warranted and when it was last filled, write the script and in the case of a controlled substance, keep track of the prescription. I don't know the specific FDA rules that apply, but recordkeeping is required and physicians can be fined if they do not meet all of the steps.

That is ridiculous. Absolutely not, I would not pay it. That is like telling a teacher they get paid for filling out report cards; seriously---it is part of the job. Insurance companies only require a copay if you SEE the doctor, but still, I am sure your copay is not $45. That is crazy. Never heard of that before.

I love my pediatrician, but she is in Frisco. I HAPPILY drive to Frisco from McKinney.....she is holistic and incorporates alternative with medical....best of both worlds for us.

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Hi, my son is also on Concerta. Yes, I have to pick up a prescription every month, but no, I don't have to pay for that prescription from the peds. My ped has even offered to write me 3 months worth in advance, because we have to drive an hour to his office. I cannot get them filled all at once because the insurance only allows 30 days at a time (controlled substance). I would think twice about switching up medication because it's inconvenient. If your daughter is having success on Concerta with minimal side effects, count that as a blessing. If you are serious about looking at new medication, there is a great Facebook ADHD page where you can ask others about their/their children's success on Stratera or other meds. It's a pretty tight community and people are very vocal. Much like this community... ;-) I would also see if there is a new medical biller at your peds office. She might be charging when she shouldn't. Some medical billers are incentivized by how much $ they are able to recover from clients and insurance companies.
Good luck,
S.

any controlled substance is a monthly prescription. i pick up my son's Concerta monthly. a pain? sure. but worth the results! do i pay for the prescription? heck no! that i would kick up a fuss about.