I don’t understand how it can possibly take 2 hours to count a couple dozen pills, throw them in an orange tube, and slap a label on it. Maybe a pharmacy tech can enlighten me here.
I’m very aware. I was asking why the process takes longer than the steps I described, not for people to passively aggressively state the obvious. An ex pharmacy employee gave a very well written explanation above.
"Hey this is CVS, we have your prescription ready"
[Go to CVS]
"Oh, we received the prescription from your doctor but it isn't filled yet. Can we fill it now? No, come back in 2 hours."
I don’t understand how it can possibly take 2 hours to count a couple dozen pills, throw them in an orange tube, and slap a label on it. Maybe a pharmacy tech can enlighten me here.
Because the world doesn't revolve around you and there are other people as well.
I’m very aware. I was asking why the process takes longer than the steps I described, not for people to passively aggressively state the obvious. An ex pharmacy employee gave a very well written explanation above.
My country also has multiple people. Here they fill prescriptions when we arrive at the register. It's almost as fast and easy as buying cigarettes.