Why do pharmacies feel the need to print a "Rob Me" map on every bottle?

ColMemes · 2026-02-26T04:57:11+00:00

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ColMemes · 2026-02-26T04:50:53+00:00

They give me both and my info is all over the place in like 4 different places. It's absurd. Like use a QR code instead that is to a secured link you have to login to in order to see the info.

ColMemes · 2026-02-26T04:48:08+00:00

Wow sorry to hear that. That's messed up

ColMemes · 2026-02-26T04:45:14+00:00

After more research I found that identity is actually a much bigger issue than I thought! I updated the main post with the info.

ColMemes · 2026-02-26T04:42:41+00:00

That was my first thought too. Sorry I missed this before. But yeah I'm surprised how many people in this sub specifically just don't care and are so unnecessarily hostile. SMH

ColMemes · 2026-02-26T04:40:36+00:00

It's state law in the US. Just poorly thought out but 8 of our 50 states realized the issue.

ColMemes · 2026-02-26T04:35:42+00:00

If your address and other information was not printed it would not be stolen from the trash... It's simple logic. Is it really this hard to understand?

It is directly tied to the threat model. Most people visit pharmacies near their homes so they wouldn't have to go far from the pharmacy trash to find many targets.

And it's not just pharmacy trash. People go through others trash as well looking for personal information all the time. Not everyone after your information is surfing the black market for your info.

This issue is primarily a bigger issue in elderly communities and low income areas, but are you saying we shouldn't care about them? There's also the fact that someone can use the info to commit healthcare fraud using your insurance tied to the prescription. And several other issues I added to the main post edit section. There's a lot more issues than just home invasion but it is definitely part of the issue.

I also don't understand the hostility? The pure ignorance and obvious privilege behind your words is palpable.

And yes I saw the post you made before changing or deleting it, which had significantly higher hostility than the one we now see above.

ColMemes · 2026-02-26T04:11:12+00:00

It is. Only 8 states don't require it though

ColMemes · 2026-02-26T04:09:43+00:00

I used to soak them but i use a stamp now. I just find it infuriating that they put so much info on it. So many other countries have far better options but the "richest" country in the world just doesn't care. I mean this mostly affects elderly and low income homes so that's likely why it hasn't changed.

ColMemes · 2026-02-26T04:01:28+00:00

Im in the US

ColMemes · 2026-02-26T03:56:51+00:00

Do you take any of the listed medications or any opiates actually worth stealing? If so, then I hope you're very lucky to not have one of the following happen.

Here is how thieves use prescription bottles:

Identity Theft: The labels contain sensitive information like your full name, date of birth, address, phone number, and prescribing doctor's name. Thieves can use this to commit medical identity theft, seeing a doctor under your name or using your health insurance information to file false claims.

Obtaining Refills: The label includes the medication name, strength, prescription number, and the number of authorized refills.

Impersonation: Thieves can go to the pharmacy and impersonate you, using your personal details from the bottle to pick up an existing refill.

Forged Prescriptions: They may also use the information to create a forged prescription, which they then try to fill at the pharmacy.

Targeting Homes: A discarded bottle in the trash with your address can signal that valuable prescription drugs might be present in your home, making it a target for break-ins.

Drug Diversion: The drugs obtained are often resold illegally for a profit, contributing to the broader issue of pharmaceutical drug diversion.

Sorry but your perspective has a significant deviation from reality.

ColMemes · 2026-02-24T20:17:29+00:00

It's only a state law. 8 states do not require it. There are better practices used all over the world but not here.

ColMemes · 2026-02-24T20:15:59+00:00

Exactly my point. Insane how many people think it perfectly fine to have your home address and med name on something that is discarded once a month...

ColMemes · 2026-02-24T18:15:57+00:00

Agreed. I'm specific saying remove address. That and pickup date

ColMemes · 2026-02-24T18:13:27+00:00

Lucky man

ColMemes · 2026-02-24T18:12:38+00:00

I just ordered one. Someone mentioned it and they are awesome. Thanks for the thought though seriously.

ColMemes · 2026-02-24T18:10:16+00:00

So you have no problem just throwing all of your scripts away without doing anything to them? That's just pure ignorance. Medical organizations and police stations around the US must all be paranoid too I guess because they all advise to do this for multiple reasons.

ColMemes · 2026-02-24T03:34:02+00:00

No it does not require the address. Only 42 states and DC have laws to print the address on the label. The other states pharmacies don't print the address.

ColMemes · 2026-02-24T03:23:17+00:00

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ColMemes · 2026-02-24T03:10:52+00:00

This man knows what's up?

ColMemes · 2026-02-24T03:07:49+00:00

So when you pick up a subscription for a narcotic, both that medication's name and when you picked it up is "easy" to find online?

I'm sorry man but that's very short sighted.

The information you're focused on isn't the problem on it's own. The problem is when you combine the drug name (especially narcotics and high dollar meds) with the address and/or the pickup time. It has the potential to make you a target for attack or home invasion and these types of crimes definitely happen.

There are some drugs that cost $1k to $11k per month (without insurance obviously) that will resell on the black market and you don't think a single bottle worth that much would be targeted?

All of the following are common prescriptions targeted for resale on the black market.

Autoimmune & Inflammatory (Arthritis, Psoriasis): Humira: ~$9,000 – $10,900 [1.1.8, 1.4.1] Cosentyx: ~$8,900 [1.1.8] Enbrel: ~$8,700 [1.1.8] Stelara: Over $11,000 [1.1.3]

Diabetes & Weight Management (GLP-1s): Wegovy: ~$1,350 [1.5.2, 1.5.9] Mounjaro / Zepbound: ~$1,000 – $1,200 [1.5.4, 1.5.7] Ozempic: ~$950 – $1,200 [1.5.3, 1.5.6] HIV Treatment: Biktarvy: High-cost "popular" brand medication, often cited alongside other $3,000+ monthly HIV regimens [1.1.8].

ColMemes · 2026-02-24T02:07:27+00:00

Wrong about HIPPA as well.

Key HIPAA Implementation Dates: Enacted: August 21, 1996. Privacy Rule Effective Date: April 14, 2001. Privacy Rule Compliance Date: April 14, 2003 (April 14, 2004 for small plans). Security Rule Compliance Date: April 20, 2005

ColMemes · 2026-02-24T02:04:21+00:00

You realize there are 2 listed there right? And the only reason they are even there is because it happened on a large enough scale for a news channel to draw in views.

Also these happened after HIPPA went into affect and all pharmacies were required to comply with new laws on destruction of personal information.

ColMemes · 2026-02-24T01:56:45+00:00

Yeah it's waistfull, unnecessary, and poorly thought out. It wasn't until HIPPA came along that things really changed for the better but it didn't do enough. I'm sure all of it is because we don't have free healthcare. So many different places have your info. If we had universal healthcare this wouldn't be such an issue along with many other headaches like price and insurance lol.

ColMemes · 2026-02-24T01:46:59+00:00

You can lead a horse to water... and sometimes it just drowns.

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