Well, let's see. It took 4 calls to Dr. Gorgeous's office, 3 calls and 1 actual trip to my local pharmacy, 3 (?) discussions with the Special Order Pharmacy from Hell, and 3 (?) more with Special Order Pharmacy #2. And there might be a few more that I'm missing...
(Ganirelix is a drug most often used during IVF cycles to prevent LH surge and premature ovulation.)
Yes, that's true. It's back-ordered nationally but acc. to my nurse was supposed to be released this week. There's another drug, Cetrotide, that can be used for the same purpose, but I couldn't get that in the right dose either!!!
Jeeez. I found the "dealing with the drugs" the biggest pain in the ass, but your day sounds spectacularly painful. Glad you got them, though (although I wish that those needles were sharper -- they hurt!)
A lot? 3? 5? You tell us! :-) and what is that again?
ReplyDeleteI'm going to guess at least one per syringe.
ReplyDeleteWell, let's see. It took 4 calls to Dr. Gorgeous's office, 3 calls and 1 actual trip to my local pharmacy, 3 (?) discussions with the Special Order Pharmacy from Hell, and 3 (?) more with Special Order Pharmacy #2. And there might be a few more that I'm missing...
ReplyDelete(Ganirelix is a drug most often used during IVF cycles to prevent LH surge and premature ovulation.)
I heard there was a national shortage of Ganerelix.. not sure if this is true. I was able to get 8 boxes last month.
ReplyDeleteYes, that's true. It's back-ordered nationally but acc. to my nurse was supposed to be released this week. There's another drug, Cetrotide, that can be used for the same purpose, but I couldn't get that in the right dose either!!!
ReplyDeleteJeeez. I found the "dealing with the drugs" the biggest pain in the ass, but your day sounds spectacularly painful. Glad you got them, though (although I wish that those needles were sharper -- they hurt!)
ReplyDeleteFrustrating! sorry you had to spend so much time dealing with this. :( hoping this cycle goes well overall!
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