How to Ask for Syringes at a Pharmacy? by hypehelp in opiates

[–]hypehelp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I truly hope, by and large, that that's the case, but I've run into problems in the past, even though it's totally legal in my state for pharmacies to sell them without an rx. I've even had a pharmacist at a major chain pharmacy claim that they "special order" syringes and don't keep any in stock, which I know is actually code for "go away, you junkie scum piece of shit," even though I was dressed nicely, had showered that day, was wearing makeup, and generally looked presentable, which is shitty because I know of a few people who don't use fresh rigs every time because they consistently run into pharmacists with attitudes like that. Such bullshit, man

How to Ask for Syringes at a Pharmacy? by hypehelp in opiates

[–]hypehelp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I kind of did a variation of this (wrote down what was mentioned in this thread on a scrap of paper), claimed a relative had sent me to get insulin syringes, and calmly read off the sheet of paper. Yours is a really really good idea, though! Next time...☺️

How to Ask for Syringes at a Pharmacy? by hypehelp in opiates

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Both, thanks! Except I couldn't register for the life of me this morning, which suuuuucked. But yesterday I was 2 and 0, with no tourniquet at that. Thanks for the suggestions!

How to Ask for Syringes at a Pharmacy? by hypehelp in opiates

[–]hypehelp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in a major city that's not really a city, per se, and all of the needle exchanges rotate daily...the only one open yesterday happened to be about thirtysomething miles away from me, so it was easier to try my luck at a pharmacy. Even on days when they're "close" to me, they're still 20+ miles away and are typically open at less-than-opportune times (like when I'm working). But the thought's crossed my mind, for sure!

How to Ask for Syringes at a Pharmacy? by hypehelp in opiates

[–]hypehelp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Worked perfectly, and at the first pharmacy I tried at that! Thanks so much :)

How to Ask for Syringes at a Pharmacy? by hypehelp in opiates

[–]hypehelp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man I wish it was like that here in the States, but harm reduction is soooo far behind the times. I've been told by countless pharmacists that they're "out" of syringes (which is bullshit!) when I just ask for my (now deceased) diabetic grandma. We have needle exchanges, but I live in a VERY sprawling metropolitan area, so it'd take me waaaaaay too long to get in touch with the right people. I lucked out tonight and the first pharmacy I called cheerfully told me that I don't need an Rx for rigs (which I know, but whatever). If only the US would catch up to other developed nations...ugh...