Expanded In-Office Medications
- Posted on: Aug 16 2018
What Is In-Office Dispensing? In-office dispensing is a convenient solution that allows our patients to fill their topical medications in our office, no need to go to the pharmacy or hassle with insurance. It allows our patients to obtain the appropriate medication that was requested by their provider immediately, without a substitution required by their insurance.
Why Are We Offering This Program? This program has been established first and foremost for our patient’s benefit and convenience. Due to insurance constraints, patients frequently cannot get the medication we prescribe for their dermatological conditions. Often our patient’s insurance will not cover the prescription at all, or it will require prior authorization for the patient to receive the medication at an extremely high cost. These issues often keep our patient from obtaining the medications they need to get better.
Our Medications: We’ve contracted with a FDA inspected U.S. based 503B facility to design customized medications. All medications are produced using FDA approved National Drug Code ingredients. They prepare these customized medications specifically for your skin condition.
How Do I Pick Up My Medication? The medication order will be sent electronically by your provider and will be sent to our “503B area” in Skin Basic. There it will be filled immediately after your appointment. Payment for your medication will be separate from your office visit.
How Do I Pay For My Medication? Payment is accepted immediately following your appointment at check out. This program does not allow us to bill the cost of the medication to your insurance; however, the cost is generally less than your copay. You may be able to submit the cost to your Health Savings Account for reimbursement or use your Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Do I Have To Use This Service? If the patient prefers, prescriptions can still be sent to your pharmacy and billed through your insurance. As always, you have the right tho choose where you wish to have us send your prescriptions.
What Times Can I Pick Up My Medications? Your medications can be picked up Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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