How to give away fertility drugs?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:ok- how about this then: http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/21cfr/21usc/802.htm

Again, NOT the same thing. This is talking about controlled substances, which are ENTIRELY DIFFERENT than prescriptions.

Pretending to be a lawyer is illegal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your clinic should be able to take back unopened, unexpired drugs.

But will they sell them? I don't trust that SG will actually give them to someone in need!

What do you think they will do with them? I'm offended by this post as I am someone who received 2 weeks worth of Endometrin at the end of my cycle.

OP whatever you decide, please do not discard the drugs. Some of us don't have insurance coverage and you should donate to your fertility office. Talk to your nurse, she will take them.

[Anonymous]

My clinic only accepts unopened/unexpired drug. So, when I had one Gonal-F pen (opened but used just for 150iu of 900iu), I felt so wasted to threw out this left over. I posted it on craigslist (yeah, this may not be ideal), and someone responded and was able to give away for free.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know that this forum cannot be used to give away fertility drugs, but I'm wondering if anyone knows a way that can be done! We're finally done with the drugs and would love to donate the extras. If anyone has ideas, let me know.

I donot have insurance and going through IVF - pl call me at 703-296-1196

[Anonymous]

Yes. I have been on the receiving end of free/emergency drugs from SG. They ask that you 'replace' or replenish what you've gotten if you're waiting for a prescription. When I was done this last time, I gave away a good variety of stuff to my nurse. I trusted them to do the right thing. They have never attempted to sell me anything. They make PLENTY of dough. Black market drugs would be a big risk for them and their reputation.

[Anonymous]

My nurse at SG told me to bring in expired vials instead of discarding them. They use them for practice during the injection classes.

[Anonymous]

I will just note that I believe all prescription drugs are controlled substances under Virginia's statue. One of the "schedules" lists all prescription drugs. Virginia law and federal law differ on that point. I don't know what Maryland and DC say.

[Anonymous]

Ask around among your friends before you give them away to a clinic. I had the wonderful fortune to be able to help a friend who was in the same boat. I offered her my leftover drugs, her doctors made sure the drugs were appropriate for her and it worked! Going through infertility sucks but that little girl is my silver lining.