Select CVS Pharamices will be Sleep Apnea DME's
I just saw an advertisement on TV (the tely for some of you) that a select number of CVS pharmacies will be acting as a Sleep Apnea DME. They will offer in-home sleep test equipment, CPAP equipment and accessories. This ad was broadcast on the Atlanta, GA viewing area. You may need to check your area. I guess Walgreen's won't be far behind them.
RE: Select CVS Pharamices will be Sleep Apnea DME's
Good to have more competition!
BTW, Walgreens has been on the CPAP DME scene for several years now.
Search "Walgreens Home Health Care Solutions".
But I think nowadays, they don't sell CPAPs online, but only via brick-and-mortar stores in various locations.
SuperSleeper
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RE: Select CVS Pharamices will be Sleep Apnea DME's
This is very common here in Australia - a lot of pharmacies also dabble in apnea treatment.
RE: Select CVS Pharamices will be Sleep Apnea DME's
I guess Wally (Wal-Mart) won't be too far behind either.
Mask Primer
Positional Apnea
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RE: Select CVS Pharamices will be Sleep Apnea DME's
I walked into my local CVS yesterday and was STUNNED to find an aisle with ResMed and Philips Respironics CPAP masks - frames, headgear, cushions, etc. - plus assorted other generic CPAP equipment like tubing, chinstraps, cleaning products, filters, and cleaning machines. Not sure if they sell actual CPAP machines; none on shelves but there were tags I didn't look at for items that can be picked up at the pharmacy counter. I live in a small city so it was especially surprising to me how much they carry in store.
Prices were not at all discounted but in a pinch it is great to know I could walk in and buy something I need. I looked online afterward out of curiosity and the website said 'Online Only" for the items I searched for, but that is not correct here at least for many of the items.
I had no idea and searched to forum where of course I found this thread.
RE: Select CVS Pharamices will be Sleep Apnea DME's
The last time I'd used the local CVS they kept losing my inhaler and BP script updates. I can't imagine what they'd do with a PAP script.
Mask Primer
Positional Apnea
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RE: Select CVS Pharamices will be Sleep Apnea DME's
It wasn't clear what required a prescription at CVS. The mask parts didn't appear to, but I wouldn't swear to it. It was just my assumption since they were all out on shelves. Some items did have security devices on the hangars which I assumed were to prevent theft, but obviously I could be wrong.
RE: Select CVS Pharamices will be Sleep Apnea DME's
Apparently masks can sometimes be sold without a script. There's a new supplier on the radar that seems to sell masks without it. Google CPAP Masks Express.
Mask Primer
Positional Apnea
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RE: Select CVS Pharamices will be Sleep Apnea DME's
Thats really cool that atleast we will have more options and can possibly see the masks in person. I think it can be hard to tell sometimes from pics if you would like a mask or not.
RE: Select CVS Pharamices will be Sleep Apnea DME's
Haven't heard it called "Telly" in years.
I'm pretty sure most of everything is online here or via the sleep clinic, that I know of... but then I haven't exactly searched outside since my diagnosis!
