The question is answered by experts from Oregon Health Authority, other state or community partners. Questions and answers are re -published according to permission. Since the newsletter took a break this week, these questions and answers came from the previous newsletter.
Q: My medical service provider said that the Oregon law is illegal to send a prescription to Canadian pharmacy. If you buy it in Canada, you will save thousands of dollars and get a paper prescription. Can you confirm that this is an Oregon law? I have never heard of it before. The Oregon Pharmacy Committee could not provide the answer, and the Oregon Medical Council did not answer my questions. -There, hello
no way: Teresa, this is a tremendous complex problem, so we regret that we can’t get an answer, but we’re not surprised. There are various institutions, laws and regulations, including the Medical Committee in the Canadian region where the pharmacy is located, the US Food Pharmacy, and the Oregon Medical Committee, which corresponds to the FDA in Canada, and the Medical Committee.
The short answer is usually a US provider. May It is another question to send a prescription to Canadian pharmacy, but whether the pharmacy will fill this. However, regardless of whether the prescription is electronic or paper, the Canadian pharmacy generally requires a new prescription (called “coaching”) for the drug before being distributed to a patient in collaboration with a Canadian provider, and only 90 days can be distributed.
In other words, regardless of whether the FDA is approved, it depends on the large amount of discretion exercised by the type of drug and the border officials. In other words, unfortunately there is no simple answer to your question.
But we bring medicine back to the United States for personal use US drug import method. Florida is also approved by the FDA. Import certain prescription drugs To reduce consumer costs, to the United States, the other states are trying to do the same work (Oregon is not one of them).
-Fr of May 20124
Q: I’m looking for resources on the best way to get rid of firearms in the house of an adult son. He acknowledged his thoughts on anxiety, depression, ADHD and suicide. He wants to see the therapist and focus on ADHD. The fact that he has discussed his true depression level or a gun at home (stored in a submerged container). I don’t want to escalate the situation, but he wants to be safe. I thought the therapist would deal with this, but if she was, I had no change. I do not want to participate in the law enforcement. He is a loved one who married a child. help? -An anonymous, Hillsboro
A: There are several options to consider to help your son. You can call 988 at any time (Or online chatEncourage your son to do so for confidential support and resources. You can also contact the Washington County Crisis Line (503-291-9111). Their websiteAdditional information including how to pursue Extreme risk protection order(ERPO). ERPO is a court order for a certain period of time for a person who is at risk of preventing him or someone else to possess or acquire a deadly weapon, including firearms. For more information about ERPO in Washington County, contact 503-846-2857. All family members (restricted to spouses, parents, children, or brothers and sisters), furniture members or intimate partners can apply for ERPO on behalf of their loved ones.
You can also investigate OregonThe Oregon Zhang of the National Union on Mental Disease. They have local offices throughout Oregon and provide free colleagues and resources for you and your family, including support groups, classes and workshops. For you, Nami Washington County Chapter There is a strong support group program and the weekly “family support group” can help. There is also a special “drop-in” policy that can drop Mon.-Thurs. (6 pm at 10 am) and Friday (10 am 4 pm). No promise was needed and is located in 18680 SW Shaw St. of Aloha (503-356-6835).
If people want to connect with the nearest Nami office Search for this list 17 Oregonjang. You can find all Oregon county crisis lines. here.
-November 20124-
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