How come you can buy a CPAP mask on-line w/out script?
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How come you can buy a CPAP mask on-line w/out script?
Yes, how come you can buy a CPAP mask on-line without a script? Thank you! Bill
Re: How come you can buy a CPAP mask on-line w/out script?
You can buy machines too... https://www.amazon.com/Res-Med-Airsense ... 10+autoset
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Re: How come you can buy a CPAP mask on-line w/out script?
Because Bad People Do Bad Things! Like making Stupid Laws and Rules for other people to Break, so they Do! Jim
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Re: How come you can buy a CPAP mask on-line w/out script?
There are a lot of things that you can buy that are not strictly legal!
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Re: How come you can buy a CPAP mask on-line w/out script?
It is very easy to Bill a complete mask as a mask kit (frame and cushion) and a head gear. This does not require a prescription.
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Re: How come you can buy a CPAP mask on-line w/out script?
Because those black market sales are skirting the law...32blownhemi wrote: ↑Wed Mar 07, 2018 4:20 amYes, how come you can buy a CPAP mask on-line without a script? Thank you! Bill
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Re: How come you can buy a CPAP mask on-line w/out script?
Read the Q&A in your link. I quickly found twice where the seller said the purchase required a prescription.LSAT wrote: ↑Wed Mar 07, 2018 8:17 amYou can buy machines too... https://www.amazon.com/Res-Med-Airsense ... 10+autoset
You can legally buy mask parts without a prescription and assemble it yourself though.
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Re: How come you can buy a CPAP mask on-line w/out script?
Thank You Everyone! I was just shocked when I saw them for sale. Bill
Re: How come you can buy a CPAP mask on-line w/out script?
Well, here in Brazil you can simply buy a machine, a mask and everything. Actually, a prescription is only strictly needed if you're trying to get a machine in the public health system - which makes sense. And, honestly, I believe this is how things should be. First, no one is going to spend months of their salary (yeah, CPAPs are expensive here compared to our minimum wage) with a CPAP just for fun.
And a CPAP is not like a psychotropic drug or uranium. You can buy something with bigger short and long term risk on a liquor store or a supermarket. Actually, it's a bit funny for me to think that you guys are not allowed to buy a CPAP machine or even a humidifier, but it's pretty easy to get a Glock and even an M16 rifle in some places.
And a CPAP is not like a psychotropic drug or uranium. You can buy something with bigger short and long term risk on a liquor store or a supermarket. Actually, it's a bit funny for me to think that you guys are not allowed to buy a CPAP machine or even a humidifier, but it's pretty easy to get a Glock and even an M16 rifle in some places.
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Re: How come you can buy a CPAP mask on-line w/out script?
For many of us, if it does not require a prescription, medical insurance companies will not pay. Medical insurance will not pay for over the counter medications.
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Re: How come you can buy a CPAP mask on-line w/out script?
Thank You for all the replies! Black market? Oh I would never support that! Lol... My mask is on the way! That's right without a script insurance wouldn't cover it.... I just bought a FF but I also want the nose one that insurance gave me. I didn't want to wait to see if I could even get another one covered by insurance. I want to feel better!... Bill
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Re: How come you can buy a CPAP mask on-line w/out script?
This is the wrong question. The correct question is, "Why the hell is a prescription required to buy a CPAP mask?"32blownhemi wrote: ↑Wed Mar 07, 2018 4:20 amYes, how come you can buy a CPAP mask on-line without a script? Thank you! Bill
They afraid minors will start huffing CPAP masks?
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Maybe someone could get addicted to the hose, the noise or maybe the super cool and comfortable old school FFMsChicagoGranny wrote: ↑Fri Mar 09, 2018 8:40 amThis is the wrong question. The correct question is, "Why the hell is a prescription required to buy a CPAP mask?"32blownhemi wrote: ↑Wed Mar 07, 2018 4:20 amYes, how come you can buy a CPAP mask on-line without a script? Thank you! Bill
They afraid minors will start huffing CPAP masks?
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Re: How come you can buy a CPAP mask on-line w/out script?
Ditto that. I'm having a hard time imagining why/how someone would "abuse" a CPAP machine much less masks and hoses. Could you imagine the absudity of throwing people in jail for selling/buying a CPAP mask??ChicagoGranny wrote: ↑Fri Mar 09, 2018 8:40 amThis is the wrong question. The correct question is, "Why the hell is a prescription required to buy a CPAP mask?"32blownhemi wrote: ↑Wed Mar 07, 2018 4:20 amYes, how come you can buy a CPAP mask on-line without a script? Thank you! Bill
They afraid minors will start huffing CPAP masks?
Bad news is to buy in parts makes the masks 2-3x more expensive.
Re: How come you can buy a CPAP mask on-line w/out script?
Laws are seldom about right and wrong, they are about money and who profits from them. Jim
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