My brother was transferred from the nursing home to a hospital and stayed for 5 days. We informed the Director of Nursing he would be returning. After he came back to the nursing home we were told all his prescription meds were destroyed 2 days after he left. Now he is faced with waiting a day or more for several critical drugs.
I know for a fact that at least one of these is $500 for a 30 day supply and several others were over $200 each. I am appalled at this blatant waste and cost to taxpayers (he is on Medi-Cal). Has anyone had this experience? What did you do about it?
If he is on Medi-cal, they are responsible to pay for the replacement. NHs do not have pharmacies on site like Hospitals. Did the Hospital not send him back with medications?
I can see that there are potential problems with overdoses, thefts and patients with no sense, but some hospitals work as if their concerns rule the world.