As I mentioned previously, it is like having a second job managing post-transplant tests, doctor appointments, and medications. After the near-fiasco refill for Tacrolimus last time, I asked my nephrologist to send in the next refill prescription early on October 18.
Since then, I have been checking the pharmacy app. Since Accredo (specialty pharmacy) is part of Express Scripts, there always seems to be some overlap between the two apps. For the past week, I kept seeing the refill as in-progress at Express Scripts, but no on the Accredo app. Today, I finally went to their website on my PC and saw that the order was processed but has a delivery date of November 11.
Everything is good, right? Nope. I received the last order on August 11. I know it does not take three weeks for a refill so maybe they are waiting three months? However, the prescription is for a 90-day supply, and there are 92 days between August 11 and November 11. If we follow that logic, then I will always short by 5-6 days each year. That is not good for something like an anti-rejection medication like Tacrolimus.
Anyway, I called the pharmacy and their system said the refill can be delivered in two days. That is totally great and all, but I wonder what would happen if I did not call them myself? Would the medication still come on Wednesday (unlikely), or will it show up on November 11 when I only have enough on-hand until November 9? On the positive side, the 90-day refill is only $10.
Life with chronic diseases 