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Hypertonic saline- waiting list?

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NoExcuses

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That's just really hard to believe. There are only 2-3 wholesalers in all of the United States.... so the chances of Walgreens not being able to get Sodium Chloride 10% (I'm sure that's how you're describing it to them, not HTS) are very low.
 
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NoExcuses

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That's just really hard to believe. There are only 2-3 wholesalers in all of the United States.... so the chances of Walgreens not being able to get Sodium Chloride 10% (I'm sure that's how you're describing it to them, not HTS) are very low.
 
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NoExcuses

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That's just really hard to believe. There are only 2-3 wholesalers in all of the United States.... so the chances of Walgreens not being able to get Sodium Chloride 10% (I'm sure that's how you're describing it to them, not HTS) are very low.
 
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ladybug

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>sakasuka</b></i>

That's just really hard to believe. There are only 2-3 wholesalers in all of the United States.... so the chances of Walgreens not being able to get Sodium Chloride 10% (I'm sure that's how you're describing it to them, not HTS) are very low.</end quote></div>

Yes, Amy... I"m describing it as Sodium Chloride 10%. They are pulling it up on their computer with the NDC and everything and know what I"m talking about, so that's not the problem. They said they use "DEY" (same as CFS, actually) as the manufacturer of 10% and when the supplier tries to order through DEY he gets nothing.... I'm assuming its cause DEY is "on backorder" according to CFS. I asked if they could get it through any other manufacturer and they said no. They told me to call around town and see if anyone else used someone different.

I've just called CVS and they said they'd order it for me. I asked specifically if they use DEY and they said no, so I will keep my fingers crossed.

If all of us are having a similar problem, it is obviously an issue with getting this stuff through the local pharmacies. I think we're all explaining it the right way... I've NEVER called it hypertonic saline, and actually when I fill the Rx it calls for JUST 10% (I have a ton of the .9% at home already). So, if the pharmacist can't understand an Rx for 10% sodium chloride, there is a problem. lol

Amy, if I may ask, where do you get your 10% ?
 
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ladybug

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>sakasuka</b></i>

That's just really hard to believe. There are only 2-3 wholesalers in all of the United States.... so the chances of Walgreens not being able to get Sodium Chloride 10% (I'm sure that's how you're describing it to them, not HTS) are very low.</end quote></div>

Yes, Amy... I"m describing it as Sodium Chloride 10%. They are pulling it up on their computer with the NDC and everything and know what I"m talking about, so that's not the problem. They said they use "DEY" (same as CFS, actually) as the manufacturer of 10% and when the supplier tries to order through DEY he gets nothing.... I'm assuming its cause DEY is "on backorder" according to CFS. I asked if they could get it through any other manufacturer and they said no. They told me to call around town and see if anyone else used someone different.

I've just called CVS and they said they'd order it for me. I asked specifically if they use DEY and they said no, so I will keep my fingers crossed.

If all of us are having a similar problem, it is obviously an issue with getting this stuff through the local pharmacies. I think we're all explaining it the right way... I've NEVER called it hypertonic saline, and actually when I fill the Rx it calls for JUST 10% (I have a ton of the .9% at home already). So, if the pharmacist can't understand an Rx for 10% sodium chloride, there is a problem. lol

Amy, if I may ask, where do you get your 10% ?
 
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ladybug

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>sakasuka</b></i>

That's just really hard to believe. There are only 2-3 wholesalers in all of the United States.... so the chances of Walgreens not being able to get Sodium Chloride 10% (I'm sure that's how you're describing it to them, not HTS) are very low.</end quote></div>

Yes, Amy... I"m describing it as Sodium Chloride 10%. They are pulling it up on their computer with the NDC and everything and know what I"m talking about, so that's not the problem. They said they use "DEY" (same as CFS, actually) as the manufacturer of 10% and when the supplier tries to order through DEY he gets nothing.... I'm assuming its cause DEY is "on backorder" according to CFS. I asked if they could get it through any other manufacturer and they said no. They told me to call around town and see if anyone else used someone different.

I've just called CVS and they said they'd order it for me. I asked specifically if they use DEY and they said no, so I will keep my fingers crossed.

If all of us are having a similar problem, it is obviously an issue with getting this stuff through the local pharmacies. I think we're all explaining it the right way... I've NEVER called it hypertonic saline, and actually when I fill the Rx it calls for JUST 10% (I have a ton of the .9% at home already). So, if the pharmacist can't understand an Rx for 10% sodium chloride, there is a problem. lol

Amy, if I may ask, where do you get your 10% ?
 
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AnD

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Darn. I actually have a Walgreens. I will try to go this weekend and pick up my .9% from the independent pharmacy in the next town up (I ordered it but keep forgeting to pick it up<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0"> , and when I do, I'll ask him about the 10% (he said he could order it, but it was more expensive than the other independent pharmacy that had it in stock). I bet that guy is wondering where the heck I am!<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">
 
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AnD

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Darn. I actually have a Walgreens. I will try to go this weekend and pick up my .9% from the independent pharmacy in the next town up (I ordered it but keep forgeting to pick it up<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0"> , and when I do, I'll ask him about the 10% (he said he could order it, but it was more expensive than the other independent pharmacy that had it in stock). I bet that guy is wondering where the heck I am!<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">
 
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AnD

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Darn. I actually have a Walgreens. I will try to go this weekend and pick up my .9% from the independent pharmacy in the next town up (I ordered it but keep forgeting to pick it up<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0"> , and when I do, I'll ask him about the 10% (he said he could order it, but it was more expensive than the other independent pharmacy that had it in stock). I bet that guy is wondering where the heck I am!<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">
 
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NoExcuses

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Sonia,

Sometimes from Aetna mail order pharmacy and sometimes from CVS. Just got it from CVS a few days ago... DEY.

Good luck to you.
 
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NoExcuses

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Sonia,

Sometimes from Aetna mail order pharmacy and sometimes from CVS. Just got it from CVS a few days ago... DEY.

Good luck to you.
 
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NoExcuses

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Sonia,

Sometimes from Aetna mail order pharmacy and sometimes from CVS. Just got it from CVS a few days ago... DEY.

Good luck to you.
 
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ladybug

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CVS just called me back and said its a no go. They called their supplier who said they're out and it WAS expected to come in this week, but will be maybe next week now before they get some more. I find it interesting you could get it a couple of days ago, but apparently I can't get it now for the same reason Walgreens gave me.

{sigh}
 
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ladybug

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CVS just called me back and said its a no go. They called their supplier who said they're out and it WAS expected to come in this week, but will be maybe next week now before they get some more. I find it interesting you could get it a couple of days ago, but apparently I can't get it now for the same reason Walgreens gave me.

{sigh}
 
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ladybug

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CVS just called me back and said its a no go. They called their supplier who said they're out and it WAS expected to come in this week, but will be maybe next week now before they get some more. I find it interesting you could get it a couple of days ago, but apparently I can't get it now for the same reason Walgreens gave me.

{sigh}
 
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ladybug

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Well, not that I wanted to go through CFS again, but they DO have it in stock!!!! So, I went ahead and ordered it through them and it should be here by Weds. of next week. At least I know I will have some by then. CVS had said it "should" be in by next week. So, this gives me a little piece of mind (even though I don't like to use CFS... I really don't have a choice if I want this med right now.)

Anyway, for those of you who are waiting, <b>IT IS IN STOCK AT CFS!!!</b> Yay!
 
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ladybug

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Well, not that I wanted to go through CFS again, but they DO have it in stock!!!! So, I went ahead and ordered it through them and it should be here by Weds. of next week. At least I know I will have some by then. CVS had said it "should" be in by next week. So, this gives me a little piece of mind (even though I don't like to use CFS... I really don't have a choice if I want this med right now.)

Anyway, for those of you who are waiting, <b>IT IS IN STOCK AT CFS!!!</b> Yay!
 
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ladybug

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Well, not that I wanted to go through CFS again, but they DO have it in stock!!!! So, I went ahead and ordered it through them and it should be here by Weds. of next week. At least I know I will have some by then. CVS had said it "should" be in by next week. So, this gives me a little piece of mind (even though I don't like to use CFS... I really don't have a choice if I want this med right now.)

Anyway, for those of you who are waiting, <b>IT IS IN STOCK AT CFS!!!</b> Yay!
 
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AnD

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Well, since I transfered the prescription, I suppose I am off the waiting list... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> . But I think I will call my new pharmacy a couple of weeks ahead of time from now on (and let them know what I am doing... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> )
 
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AnD

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Well, since I transfered the prescription, I suppose I am off the waiting list... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> . But I think I will call my new pharmacy a couple of weeks ahead of time from now on (and let them know what I am doing... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> )
 
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