Buying test locally with a prescription

gymrat350 · Nov 21, 2017

Will Defy send me a Perscription for tests instead of purchasing it directly from them???

CoastWatcher · Nov 21, 2017

gymrat350 said:
Will Defy send me a Perscription for test instead of purchasing it directly from them???

Defy will send you an order for the necessary lab tests that you will have run locally. Should you wish to test on your own, now or at any time in the future, no doctor involved, you can turn to www.discountedlabs.com, all lab work is run through LabCorp.

gymrat350 · Nov 21, 2017

I was referring to a testosterone Perscription, not the lab tests, my bad for not being more specific.

bouquetCPA · Nov 21, 2017

gymrat350 said:
I was referring to a testosterone Perscription, not the lab tests, my bad for not being more specific.

It is my understanding that they charge $25 for a paper prescription, which kind of negates any cost savings you will obtain by sourcing your prescriptions locally. I'm sure someone will correct me if I am wrong on that one.

CoastWatcher · Nov 21, 2017

You can call them and put the question to them directly. They don't dodge queries.

Saul · Nov 21, 2017

gymrat350 said:
Will Defy send me a Perscription for tests instead of purchasing it directly from them???

As a reference point, I paid $51 cash price yesterday at Walgreens for 10 ml of 100 mg/ml.

johndoesmith · Nov 21, 2017

Saul said:
As a reference point, I paid $51 cash price yesterday at Walgreens for 10 ml of 100 mg/ml.

Not really much of a savings, their 200mg/ml vial is $129.

gymrat350 · Nov 21, 2017

Is the $25 fee per Perscription or is it a one time deal???

johndoesmith · Nov 21, 2017

gymrat350 said:
Is the $25 fee per Perscription or is it a one time deal???

Per issuing of prescriptions.

I still don't see the point, your local test isn't any cheaper. Their vial is 10mL of 200mg/mL. So it's $129 vs $102 for the same amount.

gymrat350 · Nov 21, 2017

$41.44 10 ml 200 mg/ ml is what I'd pay here

kjcmjc · Nov 22, 2017

I paid $47.00 at Rite Aid for 10ml 200mg. Go to GoodRX and get coupon. My doctor goes through Hallandale and said his price is more than what I pay. My doc used to push his pharmacies then when I questioned him is it a law that I must use his pharmacy he said no, and now I just get a script for free and go to my own pharmacy. So even with the $25.00 charge it is still cheaper to go GoodRx than most TRT clinics.

FeelingLost · Nov 22, 2017

OP do you live in FL? I didn't think prescriptions could cross state lines on controlled substances like T.

HarryCat · Nov 22, 2017

FeelingLost said:
OP do you live in FL? I didn't think prescriptions could cross state lines on controlled substances like T.

I routinely got a prescription for test. from an out of state physician (not Defy) and filled it at a local pharmacy.

FeelingLost · Nov 22, 2017

HarryCat said:
I routinely got a prescription for test. from an out of state physician (not Defy) and filled it at a local pharmacy.

Thanks HarryCat I did not know that. OP sorry for spaming your thread.

Vince · Nov 22, 2017

I always check the oil is that's in the testosterone I buy. I refuse to inject cotton seed oil into my body.

Vince · Nov 22, 2017

Even though you deleted your thread, I'm going add a thread that explains why.

https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?7116-Cotton-Sesame-or-Grape-Seed-Oils

Saul · Nov 22, 2017

Interesting. I did not know the Defy price. Walgreens wanted 91$ for the 200 mg/ml cash price. Not much difference over 2 months, but depends on how much money you have I suppose. For some people $39 is not insignificant.

johndoesmith · Nov 22, 2017

Saul said:
Interesting. I did not know the Defy price. Walgreens wanted 91$ for the 200 mg/ml cash price. Not much difference over 2 months, but depends on how much money you have I suppose. For some people $39 is not insignificant.

Yeah I can understand that, but for me personally the hassle of dealing with a chain pharmacy and possibly getting 1mL vials isn't worth it when I can get it shipped to my door with no problems.

To each his own.

Deleted member 17030 · Nov 22, 2017

johndoesmith said:
Yeah I can understand that, but for me personally the hassle of dealing with a chain pharmacy and possibly getting 1mL vials isn't worth it when I can get it shipped to my door with no problems.

To each his own.

I recently got my testosterone prescription filled at CVS, they also gave me 1ml vials. The doctor warned me that might happen when I got my script filled. I think its an insurance issue but I have no idea why. Does anyone else know why insurance would require it dispensed like that?

I got 6 1ml bottles, a 3 months supply using .5ml every 7 days. Also a refill so 6 months supply essentially.

Saul · Nov 22, 2017

I was told there are new regulations out that limit how long a vial should be used after first needle access to reduce the likelihood of contamination. I heard 1 month is the limit. It may also be they don't want to dispense more than amount prescribed per time period. Rules, rules, rules. People love to make rules. I ran into the same thing at CVS. CVS, as far as I can tell, is often are out of drugs, are understaffed, and not so friendly. I have better luck at Walgreens. Maybe just a local thing.