A boy with bad acne comes in with a script for Roaccutane written by his local doctor.
I circled the doctor's name and said his not a specialist, go back and get a referral.
The boy goes to see the doctor and comes back and says: "the doctor says the law has changed and that they can write it now."
Me: "The law has been the same and it hasn't changed."
The boy wanted me to call the doctor.
I thought about doing that, but why should I go explain to the doctor why I'm not dispensing the script. I took an extra step and decide to print out a copy of the Poisons Schedule from the Department of Pharmaceutical Services NSW site, highlighted the relevant section and then gave it to the boy.
Him: What's this? Did you call the doctor?
Me: No I didn't call the doctor because if he has a problem he should call me. Anyway, your doctor seems to be confused about the law, which I'm a bit concerned, so I've printed out the law for him to read so he will understand. Please don't come back with this script because for the final time I'm saying it, its invalid.
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