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Released: October 23, 2012
Target, Rite Aid, Walgreens refill drugs without OK
Source: David Lazarus, L.A.Times (Free Registration)
Ivor Davis received a call recently from the Target pharmacy near his home in Ventura. He was informed he could pick up a refill of medication for his wife, Sally, who is battling pancreatic cancer. They never ask any pharmacy to refill an order until they're ready, which is why Target's call came as such a surprise. His experience mirrors those of other Target customers — as well as those of Rite Aid and Walgreens — who contacted me after I reported how CVS Caremark was refilling prescriptions and submitting claims to insurers without patients' approval. The incidents suggest that most leading drugstore chains have similar practices as they compete to lock in steady business, and revenue, through automatic refills.Read Full Article: Target, Rite Aid, Walgreens refill drugs without OK
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