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| Posted: 15 Feb 2009 22:42 | ||
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Veronica Cintron
(WWLP) - Patients in need of a popular painkiller are outraged that they can't get their prescriptions filled. There are reports of a nationwide shortage of Oxycodone -- the generic version of Oxycontin which is derived from morphine. is used to treat moderate to severe pain that is expected to last for a long period of time. It should be used on a regular schedule. William Chmael of Springfield takes it every day to help alleviate his back pain and arthritis. He told 22News he's been to six local pharmacies and they are all out of Oxycodone. "To think about that some day you go to get your medication refilled and it's not there. What are you going to do? It's terrifying," he said. Chmael is getting his prescription filled since he went from 10-milligrams to 5. Experts recommend checking with your doctor or pharmacist for other alternatives. __________________ Add Your link to Health Directory
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| Posted: 15 Feb 2009 22:43 | ||
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Oxycontin is actually the extended-release form of oxycodone. The immediate-release oxycodone is unavailable at this time due to manufacturers exceeding their yearly quota set by the DEA.
Brand name Oxycontin is still available, but its generic oxycodone ER is not available because its production was stopped last year by the FDA due to patent infringement on Oxycontin. I have been tracking news reports from around the country. If you want something to investigate that no one else seems to be looking into, try contacting the DEA and the manufacturers of oxycodone immediate release. Try to find out when this will be over. __________________ Add Your link to Health Directory
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| Posted: 15 Feb 2009 22:44 | ||
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Prices on the blackmarket have gone up about 20% in the past month. We used to re-up everyother week with a few hundred+ now, once a month with a couple hundred. Times are just going to get worse. A very bad time to get addicted. Kick the habit while you can people. I wouldn't doubt it if subs were next. __________________ Add Your link to Health Directory
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| Posted: 15 Feb 2009 22:45 | ||
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The problem is there are some indivuals that are abusing this drug. I see people who get a 1 month perscription for oxycodin or oxycodine who use up their supply within two weeks all the time.
And then their insurance company will not cover the extra refills. Between stricter insurance regulations, the few people who abuse the medication and the tough economy causing some people to sell their medications unfortunately this problem was bound to happen. __________________ Add Your link to Health Directory
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