New User: Dumb Question: Do I need a Dr. Prescription to try

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Uncle_Bob
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Re: New User: Dumb Question: Do I need a Dr. Prescription to try

Post by Uncle_Bob » Tue Jun 14, 2011 12:14 pm

Is a CPAP equipment provider required to verify a prescription a patient sends in i.e by calling the doctor.
Or is it just required to have one on file.

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Re: New User: Dumb Question: Do I need a Dr. Prescription to try

Post by rested gal » Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:51 pm

Uncle_Bob wrote:Is a CPAP equipment provider required to verify a prescription a patient sends in i.e by calling the doctor.
Or is it just required to have one on file.
I don't know for sure, but probably just "have one on file."
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