J.T. Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Is anyone currently getting fish oil, omega-3, Promega or anything similar from the VA Pharmacy? They tell me they have not dispensed fish oil in over a year even though my VA doc just prescribed it. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasidedaisy Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 It would be nice if the VA would give out supplements. I take around $60 a month in supplements because I am allergic to many prescritpion drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP4RVN1971 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Even if you have to pay for it's sure good for your HEART! My heart doctor live by it and I do too! I believe in alittle Crown and water too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddude Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Ihave been takinging 3000mg of fish oil for over 6 years now after my heart attack. It does wonders for me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chr49 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 My VA PCP recently discontinued my generic Crestor & prescribed 4 tabs daily of Ester Omega 3 Fish Oil 1000 MG (300 MG EPA/DHA). I was told that the VA pharmacy does not dispense it. They did provide my recently ordered Vit. D supplements. After taste is horrible on the ones I purchased. Any suggestions for brand with reduced after taste? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascomdepot68 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I am currently taking Fish Oil prescribed and provided by the VA. Fish Oil Ultra with Natural Omega-3 1000 mg softgels made by AVKare. NDC# 42291-402-01 Just received 6 more bottles about 2 weeks ago. Also currently taking generic Crestor prescribed and provided by VA. Also taking an iron supplement prescribed and provided by VA. Was going to Orlando VAMC until 8/2011 where a Doctor of Osteopathy at VA prescribed to get my "bad" cholesterol down. Now I am going to Lawrenceville GA VA clinic. It may have something to do with your particular facility although logically it should all be the same. If they say the VA doesn't issue, that is an untruth. My best advice is to go see the Advocate at your facility if they won't voluntarily provide. As for the bad aftertaste if you keep the fish oil bottle sealed in a quart jar in the refrigerator it will help. Occasionally I do get the belches about 30 minutes after taking and it is not the most pleasant taste. At present I am not SC for anything but receive free meds due to low income. At 50% they should provide all your meds for SC or NSC without cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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