Interest on Prescriptions
Date: Sun, 01/24/2010 - 09:20
I just received a bill from a pharmacy charging me 28% interest on a prescription I have not paid yet. My doctor ordered the prescription from this pharmacy. I never signed a credit agreement with the pharmacy or any paperwork for that matter. Is it legal for them to charge interest when I had no idea what the interest rate would be as I never entered into a credit agreement with them? I've never been charged interest on any prescriptions or medical bills in the past.
You're kidding me!! OMG! I would definitely dispute it if you we
You're kidding me!! OMG! I would definitely dispute it if you weren't aware they would charge that amount of interest on an unpaid prescription. However, keep checking back for more replies because I am uncertain of the legalities of this matter.
Did you pick up the Rx and not pay for it? Did you sign for the
Did you pick up the Rx and not pay for it? Did you sign for the medication when you received it? They might have gotten you there.
I'm a little confused. Did you pay for a prescription and your
I'm a little confused. Did you pay for a prescription and your payment didn't go through? Are these return check fees? Were you billed for the prescription and haven't paid? Are these late fees?
A pharmacy can't charge "interest." Could you explain further?