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@Sdwa, doctors have many patients, and not all of them go to the same pharmacy. So it’s not reasonable to expect your doctor to know what services are offered by even one pharmacy, let alone every pharmacy in your area. That means it’s up to you to find out what services your pharmacy offers.
As for getting lost in the automated phone system, I’ve found that it really helps to make a plan. List each of the steps/prompts in order, and the answer you need to give to each one. Beware of writing down actual passwords. Instead, write down a hint to remind you of each password.
Check off each task/prompt on the list, as you complete it, so you don’t lose your place.
If you feel more comfortable talking to a human, than answering a bunch of automated prompts, you can do that, instead.
Most pharmacies now recognize that there are a lot of seniors who cannot navigate automated phone systems, so they give callers the option of either pressing “0”, or staying on the line, to talk to a human. You don’t need to be a senior to use that option!
It also helps if you identify recurring tasks that occur on the same day of every month or few months (such as, utility bills and prescription refills), and mark them on your calendar, for the whole year. That way, you can instantly see when one is coming up, and plan for it.
Projects don’t seem nearly so daunting, when you plan for them, and break them into a series of small tasks. At least, it seems that way to me!
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