Importing ecigs with a persrciption in case of a ban

[brandeeashlynn]

I was wanting to know that if or ever there was a ban on ecigs would we be allowed legally to import them if we had a perscription for them. I know my doctor would give a script no problem if it came down to it. I would have to let them know where I would order from. I think that might be one way to get our toys if need be. I would just like to know everyones imput on this. Thanks.

 

[LuckySevens4U]

No one knows what is going to happen at this point. It's all speculation.

 

[happily]

Would have to be AMA andFDA approved before that could happen......................years

 

[thevapinator]

So is there absolutely no information whether or not e-cigs are going to be banned? some ppl are acting like its a defacto ban, others say no.

I am suppose to receive my 1st ecig in the mail tomorrow!.. which will last me a grand total of a month if theres no way i can get replacement parts or liquid....

Is it wise to make a big ol mass-purchase at this point, if i decide i like my e-cig tomorrow?

 

[taz3cat]

NO, NO, No doctor will risk his/her license in the USA to write a RX for a unapproved drug.

 

[brandeeashlynn]

AAh ok It was just a what if question thanks for the info. I do believe that we Have a higher power on our side on this issue it might look bleak now but we have to keep our heads up. Thanks again

 

[taz3cat]

AAh ok It was just a what if question thanks for the info. I do believe that we Have a higher power on our side on this issue it might look bleak now but we have to keep our heads up. Thanks again

It was a good question, I have had Doctors write RXs for non-RX drugs, but they were FDA approved for OTC sells.

I hope we have a higher power on our side.

 

[yvilla]

NO, NO, No doctor will risk his/her license in the USA to write a RX for a unapproved drug.

That's not actually true Taz. As I posted in a different thread, compounding pharmacies exist, and they do make up compounds from otherwise legally available pharmaceutical raw materials, precisely in circumstances where the patient's needs can not be met by FDA approved and commercially available drugs. So long as they follow the specific federal regs governing compounding pharmacies, they are exempt from the FDA "new drug" approval process. (See, Medical Ctr Pharmacy vs. Mukasey (5th Cir. , July 18, 2008). Medical Ctr Pharmacy vs. Mukasey - U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Cir. - July 18, 2008, Federal Circuits, Docket 06-51583 - vLex

And doctors do write prescriptions for compounded medications in cases where there are no appropriate FDA approved drugs for a particular patient and/or circumstance.

I'm not saying that a doctor would write a prescription for something to be imported, as the OP was referring to, but I do know that they will write scripts for "unapproved" specially compounded medications.

 

[katink]

So they could prescribe a prodigy and JC-liquid eh... leaves the atomizer, but that seems to be coming soon too... Still, I don't expect many doctors would want to do this; but who knows some might indeed then.

 

[ramblingrose]

Is it wise to make a big ol mass-purchase at this point, if i decide i like my e-cig tomorrow?

LOL, you'd be far from the first to do that. As you browse around, you'll see several threads about peoples' stockpiles of everything they need for the future.

 

[TropicalBob]

Prescription? No problem. Just come to South Florida and drive the Atlantic coast from Maimi to, say, West Palm or Fort Lauderdale. Clinic after walk-in clinic with doctors willing to write you just about any ole painkiller your heart desires.

People come from all over just to clinic-hop and stock up on drugs, which they then take back to Podunk, La., or somewhere to peddle to local teens. Come on down, do some skin diving in the Keys, then make a casual return home up the East Coast, collecting golden pills along the way.

Heck, it can more than pay for your extravagant vacation.

 

[taz3cat]

That's not actually true Taz. As I posted in a different thread, compounding pharmacies exist, and they do make up compounds from otherwise legally available pharmaceutical raw materials, precisely in circumstances where the patient's needs can not be met by FDA approved and commercially available drugs. So long as they follow the specific federal regs governing compounding pharmacies, they are exempt from the FDA "new drug" approval process. (See, Medical Ctr Pharmacy vs. Mukasey (5th Cir. , July 18, 2008). Medical Ctr Pharmacy vs. Mukasey - U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Cir. - July 18, 2008, Federal Circuits, Docket 06-51583 - vLex

And doctors do write prescriptions for compounded medications in cases where there are no appropriate FDA approved drugs for a particular patient and/or circumstance.

I'm not saying that a doctor would write a prescription for something to be imported, as the OP was referring to, but I do know that they will write scripts for "unapproved" specially compounded medications.

Thanks, for the correction, learn somthing new every day.

Tbob, I would not like to go to one of those doctors, I have enough trouble with getting good medical care from respectable doctors.

 

[TropicalBob]

It's a state disgrace that's been exposed on national television. Yet it still exists. Just walk in, feign back pain and get your heavy-duty painkiller that will delight the kids back home. Do the same at the next clinic, etc.

 

[OldBiker]

TBob, Florida isn't the only place that's happening. I know several people in MS that go to Louisiana regularly to stock up on their pain pills. Seems like nothing much is being done about it, when they shut one down another pops up. I personally have a script for pain meds, but from a legitimate doc and it's nowhere near the dosage or qty the pain pill mills hand out. From my point of view all this does is make it harder for people who really need the stuff to get it. Luckily I don't need a lot of it, I'm only prescribed 5 milligram lortab and only 2 per day so I don't get a lot of scrutiny. My apologies for the off topic rant, I tend to get up on my soapbox on this issue.