Dear Bob,
I think it is a great and caring idea...I think you have already
recognized on of the major pitfalls however. Namely perscription drugs.
By their very nature, they are limited to the user and any transfer to
another would probably be viewed by the authorities as practicing
medicine and dispencing controlled substances without a license. What I
think may be more useful is to see if any of the major pharmecutical
companies have a compassionate policy of giving meds to patients who
demonstrate financial hardship. The same would hold true for things like
oxigen since it is dispensed only with a script. That would involve
soliciting the Medical Supply Houses...which I know zip about.
I think that would be worth going after...along with some of the major
pharmacy chains like CVS that make money being the dispencer.
A wonderful Easter - Passover Project!
God Bless you Bob!
John
Bobsomm wrote:
>
> Hi gang
>
> Just jumped back in to say I hope everyone is swell.
>
> I need to get some Hydrazine Sulfate for a friend and will be reviewing my old
> records and am sure I can find places to get it.
>
> But, if anyone knows where I can get it cheap, please let me know. I probably
> already have the info stored, but thought some of you would have it at the tip
> of your fingers.
>
> Gonna get some HS now and use your ifo to inform the user for subsequent buys.
>
> Does one have to have a perscription to get HS?
>
> If so, I am going to have to get hold of the ONC to make it happen.
>
> Something that is a little morose but needs addressing. Some of us on the net
> have loved ones who passed on. Some will have appliances, medicines etc that
> the deceased did not fully use.
>
> I am going to explore the consideration of becoming a clearing house for
> anyone who would have medicine still sealed, or equipment that they would want
> to provide to any of the less fortunate who cannot afford lots of this stuff.
>
> Or, it could become a swap place for folks who are experimenting. Or, there
> may be some way to recover some of the costs to the folks who are holding
> oxygen inhalers, sealed medicines, etc.
>
> Of course, this could become dangerous if not very carefully done.
>
> I would ask John and Marty and probably some local ONc types if this can be
> done reasonably.
>
> Obviously, we cannot allow some powerful medicine to become available to
> someone grasping at straws who should not take it for reasons beyond our
> knowledge.
>
> RSVP and have a super day. If I get inundated, I'll respond en-mass via this
> net instead of answering the thousands of replies I am expecting.
>
> Have a super life.
>
> VR Bob Sommer
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