We were visiting from out of town when my Type 1 diabetic sister's insulin infusion set came off while we were at the lake. Her blood sugar was 300 and rising, and she had her insulin pump and insulin with her, but needed a simple syringe and needle to administer insulin.
We were met with complete rudeness and zero compassion. We understand that providing syringes without a prescription is ultimately at the pharmacy's discretion, but insulin syringes are available over the counter at most pharmacies. She has never had a pharmacy refuse her in an emergency like this, especially when it is obvious she is a type 1 diabetic with a pump that can literally show her current blood sugar.
After rushing to town with urgency, then being met with this by this pharmacy, costed us even more time- and her blood sugar was at 400 by the time we finally found someone to generously help us.
I understand policies, but there is a huge difference between following a policy and showing basic compassion to a Type 1 diabetic whose blood sugar is 300+ and climbing. We were simply asking for a basic medical supply during an emergency--not asking for anything inappropriate or controlled.
Very disappointing experience, and the attitude we received made it even worse. Very bad first impression of Winchester Tn. read more