A reader recently asked if one needed a prescription to purchase hypodermic needles in Alabama. The answer is "no," but the limit is usually 10, and a pharmacist may refuse if he feels such a purchase could be dangerous to the customer.
If you would like more information about these type sales, here's an excellent article:
Laws Related to the Retail Sale of Syringes/Needles
The question brings up an excellent point for those needing information on anything pharmacy related: Always Ask the Pharmacist, Not the Tech!
A few years ago, I went to a Florence Rite-Aid to purchase a large syringe for patient use. The type of syringe for which I asked does not have a Luer lock tip, so no needle could be attached. The tech who came to the window practically shouted at me that I couldn't purchase any syringe without a script. I was pretty gobsmacked by her lack of knowledge, but since then others have told me of similar experiences. It's always best to speak directly to the pharmacist concerning any medication or durable medical equipment.
We've often wondered if the tech we spoke to knew just what came with many over the counter meds sold in her very store (see photo)?
Nurse Nan
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