Prescription question

[Katana]

Local DME supplied unit and mask...

Doctor just sent me a copy of my script...

I want to buy some masks on-line. Does prescription work like glasses...as in I can buy as many as I want? Or will I be limited in any way?

I want to keep my DME supplying via my insurance at current intervals...and then venture out on-line to try new things and pay 100% myself.

Thanks

[Sheriff Buford]

Make a copy of the prescription and it is good at multiple places. Fax/send/scan the prescription to as many DME's as you want. Normally, the prescription is good for one year. That reminds me... cpap.com probably needs an updated one....

Sheriff

[ChicagoGranny]

As many as you can pay for.

[bavinck]

My Rx specifically says indefinite refills. Barring any break though in OSA treatment, CPAP is a lifelong therapy - why wouldn't your doc prescribe an indefinite Rx?

[nanwilson]

My Rx specifically says indefinite refills. Barring any break though in OSA treatment, CPAP is a lifelong therapy - why wouldn't your doc prescribe an indefinite Rx?

Easy answer.. because every time you have to have a new sleep test to get a new prescription....... wait for it........
somebody makes a pot full of $$$$$$$

When I went to get a copy of my rx, the RT said "why do you need it, its only good for a year" Needless to say, I have been using the same rx at both of the suppliers I use for 4 years....... and the original ones are NOT my supplier, I fired their sorry asses after they sold me a brick for $1600 cash.

[Katana]

Thanks everyone...

Mine is dated for one year...

[chunkyfrog]

My Rx at cpap.com is for 99 months.
Apria and Medicare want fresh paperwork every year.
Probably to make sure I don't score any free gummint swag after I'm dead.