Tag: prescriptions

“Why Can’t I Have My Prescription?”

by Michelle McVay-Cave • June 19, 2019

Pharmacist on the phone with patients physician

What pharmacy patients should know when seeking pain medications Written by De’Bora White and Bob Dávila of The California State Board of Pharmacy “I have been on Norco for 10 years, and the pharmacist never questioned the prescription before.” “Lately, the pharmacy never has my pain medication in stock and won’t let me get my…

Board of Optometry, California Department of Consumer Affairs, Consumer Laws, Consumers

Copy That: Your Eye Prescription Belongs to You

by Staff writer • September 11, 2017

Did you know that if you have an eye exam or a fitting for contact lenses, the eye doctor must give you a copy of your prescription—without you having to ask for it—free of charge? It’s your right—and it’s enforced by the Federal Trade Commission via the Eyeglass Rule and the Contact Lens Rule. Having…