Is there anyway to get an antibiotic perscrition while down in Negril?

[gregandkelly63]

We bring antibiotics on every reach. She also likes to bring something in case of "wet bathing suit syndrome". It doesn't hurt that the wife is a nurse practitioner.

[ukran1ans]

Yep, thanks again everyone!

[Comforts of Home Nursing]

I am seeing my response has been deleted? I will say again I do not think relying on a pharmacist to diagnose and prescribe what HE thinks is best AND sell prescription only medicine to anyone walking in, is legal or a good idea. I cannot imagine getting involved in this. If any reaction or death happens it will be the person who refers as well as pharmacist liability. Why say only take red plate taxis.... when you can say go to pharmacist who will work like he has physician license and prescribe??? Both illegal. Please leave my advise up.

www.j.mp/comfortsJA to have a physician assist after hours or referral to physician.

[Rob]

Beth,

Your response has not been altered or removed and it has actally been quoted twice in two separate replies.

No one has suggested to not see a doctor.

Please read the whole thread and especially the original post. Had the OP brought a non filled prescription with him, he would have needed it filled. A pharmacist would be the one to ask to fill it.

And although I hadn't mentioned it yet, should that particular drug not be available in Jamaica, the pharmacist would be able to suggest the local equivalent. Pharmacists, especially in Jamaica, do much more than just put the correct number of pills in a bottle.

[Comforts of Home Nursing]

Beth,

Your response has not been altered or removed and it has actally been quoted twice in two separate replies.

No one has suggested to not see a doctor.

Please read the whole thread and especially the original post. Had the OP brought a non filled prescription with him, he would have needed it filled. A pharmacist would be the one to ask to fill it.

And although I hadn't mentioned it yet, should that particular drug not be available in Jamaica, the pharmacist would be able to suggest the local equivalent. Pharmacists, especially in Jamaica, do much more than just put the correct number of pills in a bottle.

You cannot bring script from another country into pharmacy here and get it filled. If he sees some script and gives you that or something else, that is NOT in his scope of practice. Thanks.

[HarryS]

Antibiotics should be prescribed only when there is an actual need. Too many people demand antibiotics for things like colds and viruses which is useless, and its a serious problem. I'm not going to get into it here - Google if you're curious - but the unnecessary use of antibiotics is a serious issue and leads to them becoming ineffective. A pharmacist should never be doing this... And if they're selling drugs that require a prescription without an actual prescription, that's most certainly illegal.

[Comforts of Home Nursing]

Antibiotics should be prescribed only when there is an actual need. Too many people demand antibiotics for things like colds and viruses which is useless, and its a serious problem. I'm not going to get into it here - Google if you're curious - but the unnecessary use of antibiotics is a serious issue and leads to them becoming ineffective. A pharmacist should never be doing this... And if they're selling drugs that require a prescription without an actual prescription, that's most certainly illegal.

Absolutely correct! This is NOT the place to be going UNDER the counter....anyone encouraging this can be liable. Unsafe and illegal. It is my job to educate, assist and make sure people get the help they need in an ethical process. They should not handle a script from Dr in ANY country even Jamaica, to suggest another medicine, or fill it without being seen by Dr here. That is incorrect information. If you think Jamaican pharmacists can do more here in Jamaica, you are misinformed, they can/will loose their license. UNSAFE.

[Rob]

...If you think Jamaican pharmacists can do more here in Jamaica, you are misinformed, they can/will loose their license. UNSAFE.

From the Gleaner, "Law, Discretion, And The Pharmacist"

"For years, our pharmacists have served as a valuable and functional link between doctors and patients, so much so that in years gone by, the pharmacy was not only referred to as a drug store but also as 'doctor shop'. Back then, and today, our pharmacists play a pivotal role in accessing, supplying, dispensing and even the manufacturing of our medication. At times our pharmacist may even be at liberty to substitute if need be and to suggest suitable alternatives in the absence or shortage of some drugs."

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/h...d-pharmacist-0

There is also the Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica:

http://pharmasocietyjamaica.com

I do not feel it is correct to diminish the role of any part of the health care system. Doctors have a role to play as do specialists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, medical technicians, nurses as well as the pharmacists.

[Comforts of Home Nursing]

From the Gleaner, "Law, Discretion, And The Pharmacist"

"For years, our pharmacists have served as a valuable and functional link between doctors and patients, so much so that in years gone by, the pharmacy was not only referred to as a drug store but also as 'doctor shop'. Back then, and today, our pharmacists play a pivotal role in accessing, supplying, dispensing and even the manufacturing of our medication. At times our pharmacist may even be at liberty to substitute if need be and to suggest suitable alternatives in the absence or shortage of some drugs."

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/h...d-pharmacist-0

There is also the Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica:

http://pharmasocietyjamaica.com

I do not feel it is correct to diminish the role of any part of the health care system. Doctors have a role to play as do specialists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, medical technicians, nurses as well as the pharmacists.

Assessing to find a listed equivalent/substitute/alternative drug is normal, but not starting a new/different drug not on approved list for them. That is physician scope of practice even here to assess reaction/interaction/condition needs. Obviously dispensing, supplying and even manufacture IF they are licensed to manufacture is in their scope of practice. Asking for prescription meds, even antibiotics over the counter by pharmacist is illegal, again a Dr should make decision on drug. Prescriptions come from our Drs here and do not accept other country scripts to fill.

** There is no diminishing here, just scope of practice discussion. If we are going to discuss right and wrong posts, you wouldn't need to clarify yours honestly. I know what you were referring to and it my ethical duty to say something, then what people do is their business. Four years in this business assessing and providing care and/OR referring to appropriate Dr/facility if needed without the headaches has allowed me to see some things here.

Feel free to ask questions also at my website www.j.mp/comfortsJA The only concierge service I provide related to prescriptions is when I do a service call to you, I can call all offices to see what offices are open, IF the DR is in or what time they are coming arriving in for the day, so you can plan your day without sitting in clinic all day.... OR... NEW this year, I do telemedicine with physician live so you can get prescription called in and we make sure it is delivered to you without leaving at all. Dozens of visitors are loving this, there is a small fee to physician for this. (Less than office call)

PreRegistered clients (small reduced fee on my website) can get consult and referral to DR over the phone along with 24/7 phone triage assess to me during your stay, which may save you money in the end.

[Rob]

Harry,

The mother mentioned is a RN so she would be acutely aware of the problem. Jamaicans, for the most part, do not have the "pill popping" mentality that has been ingrained in the North American psyche.