NEW CASTLE —
I have reached the age where I take a few prescribed medications to keep my numbers in line.
But picking up a prescription is a lot more complicated than it use to be.
I was just at a pharmacy to get my usual monthly prescription.
Before they would give it to me they asked, "Are you familiar with our privacy policy?"
Having to think fast I said, "Yes ma'am. I read it every day!"
This must have been the correct answer because I got my medicine.
My answer may have been a little fib. I have never read their privacy policy nor do I intend to.
Come on now, how many people are going to approach my pharmacist and ask, "What medication does Gary Church take?"
Who cares if I take blood pressure medicine?
Do they ask this question because they think their privacy policy is better than the drug store across the street?
Is it like, "Do you want fries with that?"
The next big question they ask is, "What is your birthday?"
After telling them I add, "Are you planning on getting me a little something for it?"
It's a little harder when I pick up my wife's prescription. Sometimes I have to give the lady six or seven dates before I guess her correct birthday.
Then there's the cold medicine thing. I like to use the original behind the counter cold medicine.
After the pharmacist asks to see my driver’s license, I always add, "Will you be needing a urine specimen?"
It's just a matter of time before I'll be getting a letter in the mail asking me to please send my wife to pick up all future medications.
Gary Church
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About Gary Church: Gary is a columnist and contributing writer for The News. He’ll share his thoughts on this blog each Tuesday and Friday.
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