FDA CPAP Mask RX-only Enforcement Poll

General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.

Have you experienced a delay in obtaining a CPAP mask due to the RX-only requirement?

Yes, I have experienced a delay
9
21%
No, I have not experienced a delay
20
48%
No, I know how to build a mask using non-RX components
7
17%
Yes, and I was unable to use CPAP therapy for 1 night
0
No votes
Yes, and I was unable to use CPAP therapy for more than 1 night
3
7%
Yes, and I feel it resulted in a mild adverse impact on my health
1
2%
Yes, and I feel it resulted in a moderate adverse impact on my health
1
2%
Yes, and I feel it resulted in a severe adverse impact on my health
1
2%
 
Total votes: 42

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Re: FDA CPAP Mask RX-only Enforcement Poll

Post by palerider » Sun Sep 07, 2014 2:21 pm

DeadlySleep wrote:
FDA CPAP Mask RX-only Enforcement Poll
The direction of this thread seemed strange at first glance but now it is getting clearer.

Trying to tie this all together, are we to expect that in the future we have to buy 80-pack cases of CPAP masks at Costco?
I'm down for that, probably cost about 1.25 each by the time costco gets done with 'em.

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Re: FDA CPAP Mask RX-only Enforcement Poll

Post by Guest » Mon Sep 08, 2014 6:01 am

VVV wrote:Members get a discount and nonmembers with the free pass do not get that discount. This is a perfectly legitimate business practice.
I understand that and was simply pointing out what some may not realize - with a "Guest Pass" they are paying Price +Plus which is more than you can buy things for at a Non-Member store, that's all.

Things aren't always what they seem to be.

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Re: FDA CPAP Mask RX-only Enforcement Poll

Post by chunkyfrog » Mon Sep 08, 2014 6:13 am

You need your card to buy gas.

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Re: FDA CPAP Mask RX-only Enforcement Poll

Post by Guest » Mon Sep 08, 2014 7:14 am

chunkyfrog wrote:You need your card to buy gas.
True.

But if I understand the website correctly a Costco Cash card can also be used at the pumps. However someone with a member card would have to purchase the cash card. I am not willing to go thru that kind of trouble esp. when I can get gas cheaper thru the grocery store.

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Re: FDA CPAP Mask RX-only Enforcement Poll

Post by Guest » Mon Sep 08, 2014 10:15 am

this was deleted from the costco thread started by ems. guess someone feels like the administrator of that thread so I'll re-post it here. just trying to share the information as some will find it helpful/useful.

Guest wrote:What was discussed in the other thread was buying OTC meds such as Loratadine (Claritin) for a discounted price.

I found this on Amazon for $13.32 and if you are buying $35 worth of products you get FREE shipping. It will come right to the house (I like this feature) and YOU can avoid the dreaded Hot Dog temptation.
Will have to check for other OTC meds.

Kirkland Signature Non Drowsy Allerclear Loratadine Tablets, Antihistamine, 10mg, 365-Count by Kirkland Signature

$37.64 $13.32 ($0.04/count)
Get it by Tuesday, Sep 9

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Re: FDA CPAP Mask RX-only Enforcement Poll

Post by DeadlySleep » Mon Sep 08, 2014 10:26 am

Guest wrote: What was discussed in the other thread was buying OTC meds such as Loratadine (Claritin) for a discounted price.

I found this on Amazon for $13.32 and if you are buying $35 worth of products you get FREE shipping. It will come right to the house (I like this feature) and YOU can avoid the dreaded Hot Dog temptation.
Thanks for the idea to use Amazon. The next time I will buy my antihistamines from them and I can add to the order Omaha 16 (3 oz.) Gourmet Jumbo Franks for just $21.

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Re: FDA CPAP Mask RX-only Enforcement Poll

Post by Guest » Mon Sep 08, 2014 11:37 am

That WILL make it FREE shipping and a Win-Win.