Providing online CPAP suppliers with your prescription

Cliff · Post by **Cliff** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 12:03 am

I just received my original prescription for CPAP from my sleep doctor today, originally it had been faxed to the local DME. I requested the actual prescription so I would have the option of purchasing a backup or replacement machine from an online provider.

I am not ready to purchase anything at this time, but should I go ahead and get it "on-file" with the on-line CPAP store, or just wait? Do these prescriptions expire?

The doctors office also sent me a copy of my sleep study, but I don't ever see the online CPAP companies request that information. I suppose I should keep it on file just in case.

Cliff

Julie · Post by **Julie** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:03 am

Keep it to use as a 'baseline', in other words something with which to compare future results either from your own or an MD's read-out.

DreamSeeker · Post by **DreamSeeker** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 8:27 am

A Cpap prescription does not expire. Do keep a copy of your sleep study. If you ever have problems and need help, the folks here will ask what your results were in order to pinpoint your problem. Just a heads up.

Linda3032 · Post by **Linda3032** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 10:28 am

Keep your prescription until you order online. Then just fax them a copy when you place your order. At least that's what I've done on two occasions.

RachelM · Post by **RachelM** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:27 pm

The local DME I've been dealing with says the RX must be less than one year old. True or is just their policy?

6PtStar · Post by **6PtStar** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 10:19 pm

My DME is telling me the same thing. Script is only good for 1 year. At this point getting a new one from my Doc won't be a problem. But things could change.

snoregirl · Post by **snoregirl** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 5:34 am

That year rule is local DME not online. I don't know exactly why, but I wonder if it has to do with insurance companies requiring a script within the last year to PAY benefits to the DME?

Anyone?

TerryB · Post by **TerryB** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:23 am

The one year validity on scripts shows up on lots of things. My meds say refill X times before date yy (One year in the future) even though the number of refills allowed may not reach that far. I guess that it means a script should be reconsidered at least annually. IMHO

TerryB

betty303 · Post by **betty303** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:42 am

I am newly on Medicare and even though I have been receiving CPAP supplies for 7 months, I have to get a script ANNUALLY just to get a mask. However, the DME said that if the Doc would write "good for 99 years" on the script - then he would not have to write another one in a year.

I haven't even tried to get a CPAP machine on Mediare. I had to get another script for O2 AND have an oxymeter test to prove I still needed it.

The DME said you basically start all over when you get on Medicare.

VT_very_tired · Post by **VT_very_tired** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:55 am

Hi,

Just my two cents, but my daughter used to work in a pharmacy, and I think it may vary from state to state, but I would believe it would be the cost accounting side on the part of the insurance co.

VT

DreamStalker · Post by **DreamStalker** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 12:19 pm

I think my script says 99 years on it.

I scanned mine in ... so I have a digital image of mine and emailed it to cpap.com to have on file.

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Providing online CPAP suppliers with your prescription

Providing online CPAP suppliers with your prescription

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