Pharmacy sold out of birth control pills

I've never had that problem with birth control, but I have it ALL THE TIME with my other meds. Sometimes they have to special order things for me and it takes forever. Major pain.

Back when I was on the pill there were a few times I stopped it and started back up without issue. I was much younger then though and my hormones weren't as volatile. less

I sort of need to rant/look for support, here!

I have been taking birth control pills for a really long time (no problems, completely happy). I always refilled my prescription at the Pharmacy so I can pick it up on friday (which is my day off), and I start the new pack on Sunday.

Today I went to the pharm as usual and they told me they are SOLD OUT of my pills and any generics that are available. WTF? So I have to wait until either they come back in stock, or my Doctor gives an okay on a different brand. Because it's the weekend, we all know nothing's going to get sorted till next week.

Basically there's going to be a lapse in my pill-taking, and I'm cranky about it! I just won't have sex until I'm 100% protected again (we don't do it often anyways so it's no big deal), and I can't be mad since this is obviously not like going without a prescription for a disease......but I don't love the idea of having hormones out of whack for who-knows-how-long.

I know it's not a big deal but kind of a WTF moment.

Has anyone else ever had their Pharmacy sell out of your prescription? Or have you ever stopped taking the pill for a week or so....did you have any symptoms? less

This has happened to me with my BC pill. Although, my pharmacy switched me to a generic... and I have had terrible side effects from it. Fortunately after a year, I'm finally getting back on the original name brand pill. My hormones are all screwed up so I'm looking forward to getting them sorted.

It's very strange, I've been on the pill for about 17 years or so and this has never happened before. Also last time I went to pick up another Rx, they were out of that too and I had to call another pharmacy. I don't know what's going on lately!

I'm sorry you have to go off your pill, I hope you're able to get a hold of more soon. I know it is no fun to have your hormones going crazy! less

I have been taking a generic of lo/ovral...which is that bcp that got recalled earlier this year for messing up the order of inactive pills (the generics are unaffected since they are made in different companies). I am theorizing that the generics for this unfortunate name brand have probably increased in demand. Could you possibly be taking the same ones I wonder?

I always get really nervous when switching brands...luckily I have never had bad side effects, but I know, like you, one can! Sigh..too bad hormonal birth control is just so darn effective!

Thanks for commiserating less

I work in a pharmacy - just so you know, quite often it is the manufacturer who cannot supply the product and the pharmacy is not made aware of the situation until the order shows up and the product is not there. The manufacturer often doesn't even have a release date of the product either, so it makes it difficult to know if they are just short supply or if they are having trouble obtaining ingredients to make the products. Either way, it often leaves the staff trying to call around to see if anyone else has the product and is willing to sell it to you or trying to call the md for alternatives so the patient doesn't have to go without. Very frustrating for patients as well as staff! and yes, it seems to happen alot more often than it used to (I've worked in pharmacy since 1987) less