I stumbled on this years ago and forgot about it, just found it again by accident. It only helps people in the US.
https://projects.propublica.org/checkup ... &sort=city
Essentially, you can see which doctors are prescribing what substances/medications in your area or state. I wondered if this might be a way to find doctors who *might* be more sympathetic to using opioids. No idea, but seems it might.
Now, I have no idea WHY Propublica publishes this! It appears related to Medicare and federal healthcare programs, but I haven't researched it.
Methadone prescriber information
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Methadone prescriber information
Ann - Take what you need, leave the rest
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Re: Methadone prescriber information
I just now saw your post. I saw a new doctor for my refractory RLS. I've been experiencing augmentation for a number of years. She prescribed 5 mg. methadone to assist with weaning off 2 mg ropinirole. My prescription plan refuses to fill the prescription, stating it's not medically necessary. I'm in NJ
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Re: Methadone prescriber information
My insurance doesn't cover it, either. I just pay cash.tvssnt468 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:40 pmI just now saw your post. I saw a new doctor for my refractory RLS. I've been experiencing augmentation for a number of years. She prescribed 5 mg. methadone to assist with weaning off 2 mg ropinirole. My prescription plan refuses to fill the prescription, stating it's not medically necessary. I'm in NJ
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Re: Methadone prescriber information
Methadone is not an expensive med. I've paid cash.
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Re: Methadone prescriber information
You're right, but some places really jack up the price. I've paid as low as $15 for my script and had other places quote me as much as $50.
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Re: Methadone prescriber information
WowI've paid as low as $15 for my script and had other places quote me as much as $50.
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