So, I probably got suckered in today. A mom came in today to pick up a script for her 5-year old for PediaSure (yes, Medicaid covers it here in New York.) Problem was, she didn’t realize it was for 90 bottles, which is 15 packs of 6. Unfortunately, the mom was pregnant (I could go off on a diatribe about someone whose kids are already on Medicaid getting pregnant–but I won’t.)
I, stupidly or not, offered to drop it by her apartment after work. She was pregnant, and said she didn’t have anyone to help her pick it up. I admit, I felt sorry for her, and since her apartment is only a short walk from our store, I figured it wouldn’t be a problem to bring it by.
The pharmacist I had today (a floater because my boss is on a do-nothing-go-nowhere vacation) even gave me a ride so I didn’t have to walk 6 blocks with 15 cases of PediaSure.
So yeah, I probably got suckered. But I (we) did my (our) good deed for the day.
just remember… doing a good deed like that makes you a better person. i’m sure she is gratful and thinks very highly of you for going out of your way to help in her time of need.
BUT.. if you do it again, it will always be your job for the rest of your life.
Great advice. I only plan on doing this for her once. Thankfully, the pharmacist that gave me a ride doesn’t usually work at our pharmacy so I can always use that as an excuse. I told her to make plans for next time (and to call it in ahead of time).
I would ask the general manager of the store to deliver it to her. How is that you and the floater were able to leave the Pharmacy? I thought you cannot leave the pharmacy open when there is no Pharmacist on duty. Anyway, was1 is right. Don’t do it again.
we delivered it at the end of the day after the pharmacy closed.
Oh, I was under the impression that you are a Pharmacist. I just noticed your title. So I guess your Pharmacist was at the store while you and the floater Pharmacist went to help the lady.