need a new prescription...fast

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-19-2004
need a new prescription...fast
1
Thu, 02-19-2004 - 11:39am
I was on the patch prescribed to me by my university health services. I'm no longer in university and my prescription ran out. I tried planned parenthood but their first appointment is in a month. I'm insurance-less and don't make a lot of money, but I'd be willing to pay for an appointment. Do doctors usually write out prescriptions for birth control on the spot, or do you need a full checkup and all of your health records? Any other ideas?
iVillage Member
Registered: 11-09-2003
Thu, 02-19-2004 - 11:45am
normally you would have to have a full checkup with a new gyno. I have never heard of a new gyno giving out prescriptions w/out seeing you first.

did you explain your situation to PP?

at worst I guess you can use another method until your appt. w/PP.

Good luck!