I know this is an old article and I am aware of the 90 day rule posted on the diversion site. My regular pain doctor used to give me 3 scripts, but because I live in Florida and Gov. Scott launched his new witch hunt on July 1, 2011 I could see the writing on the wall after being treated by regular Doc after 7 years. Two months ago I had an issue where an assitant had filled out my scripts badly and they were unacceptable to the pharmacy under the new rules. The Doc was out of town and at the office I asked if another Doctor could take care of the issue. As it ended up the boss of the 10 Doctor practice had to fix the issue after I told the front end that it was not my fault and this needed handled now! I was already a day past my due date and had 3 pills left.---- Long story short, my Doctor gave me a letter that said the practice will no longer accept or treat chronic pain patients. She had done this once before about 3 years ago and posted a notice on her waiting room wall. When I asked her about the notice she said it would not apply to me as I am a stable patient. I had to register with a Pain Management Specialist and go through thier bookig process and they want to see me every month at $40 copays as oppossed to $10every 90 days. I mentioned the DEA rule and they payed it no heed.

What are the FDLE and DOH rules regarding 90 day schedule ll fills? Does the new Doctor disregard the DEA rule because another agency overules the DEA? I have to think that my new Doctor consulted legal council before thinking about giving three scripts to patients. Are all the Florida agencies in sync? I cannot find any info in Florida Statutes or Department of Health, and the state trumps DEA rules. I am disabled and my income is very limited.