Treasure Hunt

Who knew filling a prescription could be so difficult?  Because of the blood loss from the surgery, Kelli's surgeon prescribed a liquid iron medication which is supposed to be sold over the counter.  On Saturday, I went to Rite Aid to try to find it.  They didn't have it in stock but said they would order it for me, and it would be available Monday afternoon.

I decided that while I waited for Rite Aid to order and receive the medication I would check around to see if anyone else had it in stock.  I tried CVS and the pharmacy at Giant with the same results.  Luckily I had two doses of the iron from the hospital so I gave Kelli one dose Saturday evening and one Sunday evening, even though she was supposed to have two doses a day.

Today I went to Rite Aid to pick up the iron.  They didn't have it but said they would try to reorder it.  When they tried to look it up, they discovered that their supplier doesn't have it at all so they couldn't get it for me.  I was told that almost all the pharmacies in the area use the same supplier so most wouldn't be able to order it either.  They said my only hope was CVS who used a different supplier.

So, off I went to CVS.  They did find it in their system and are in the process of trying to order it for me for tomorrow.  On my way home, I stopped at my local neighborhood pharmacy to see if they might possibly have it in stock.  No luck.  And they couldn't order it either.

Which now has me wondering...why is this so difficult to find?  Is it rarely needed?  Is it a dangerous substance?  Are there no other young children in the area who need a liquid iron instead of the pills that need to be swallowed?  If she's not eating and not taking iron, how will this affect her?

Praying God takes care of my little girl while the doctors, pharmacies, and I search for answers...