The Babyface Will Get You Every Time
EMPLOYEES, JERK, PHARMACY, USA | HEALTHY | JUNE 14, 2020
I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder as a pre-teen and have been on meds ever since. I’m in my late twenties but have a babyface.
My doctor has just called in a new prescription for me, as I’ve run out of refills. I’m at the pharmacy and the tech has just brought up my meds.
Tech: “Oh, this is a new prescription. You have to do a consult with the pharmacist.”
Me: “That’s not necessary. I’ve been taking this for a long time.”
Tech: “He wants to speak with you. There’s a note here. I’ll be right back.”
He calls the pharmacist, an older man, over. He gives me a look and starts talking to me in a very patronizing tone.
Pharmacist: “Okay, [My Name]. Now, for [Medicine], you have to take this every day. You can’t skip this. Okay? Do you understand? Because—”
Me: “I’m going to stop you right there. I’ve had [Autoimmune Disorder] for fifteen years and have been taking daily meds for it that entire time. I know exactly what [Medicine] does and how sick I get if I don’t take it.”
Pharmacist: “But this is listed as a new prescription. You haven’t taken this before.”
Me: “Yes, I have. I ran out of refills and my doctor called in a new one. I’ve been on the same dosage for years. Check my fill history. Why do I need a consult, anyway? I’ve never needed one before.”
Pharmacist: “Um… [Tech] will get you rung up now.”
He exited. I didn’t see that pharmacist after that.
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