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New prescription for mask change? - ChuckInNJ - 05-10-2021
Hi,
I'm one month into my CPAP journey. I was written a prescription for equipment and sent it without any input. Things are going well, but I'd like to experiment with another mask. I bought one on Amazon, since the price was reasonable (about $50). If it turns out I like it better, do I need another prescription with the specific mask info to get it from my DME (Apria)?
Thanks.
-Chuck
RE: New prescription for mask change? - Gideon - 05-10-2021
typically no. just tell them you want this new mask
RE: New prescription for mask change? - SarcasticDave94 - 05-10-2021
I've used Apria in the past. No script changes necessary. Just tell them which mask model you're using and they'll send cushions and such for that one instead.
RE: New prescription for mask change? - Hydrangea - 05-10-2021
When it's time for more supplies, they should contact you. (My current DME contacts me monthly; my previous DME shipped every 3 months.) Just let them know that you've switched to xyz mask, and which size.
RE: New prescription for mask change? - clownbell - 05-10-2021
To OP - Perhaps it makes a difference who your health care provider is.
I am a Kaiser patient. I have been told that Kaiser is its own DME and Apria is basically a warehouse that fulfills orders given by Kaiser. Kaiser has specifically told me that Apria will only deliver the specific mask (including cushion size) prescribed by Kaiser. So if I want to try something different, I must contact Kaiser first and get them to change my "mask of record." Frustrating, but there it is.
None of this may apply if you are not a Kaiser patient. Just in case you are, the above info may help.
RE: New prescription for mask change? - Big Guy - 05-10-2021
I can and do change back & forth between masks every now & then. I just tell my DME supplier and they oblige me.
My DME is Rotech.