sam
transphobic pharmacist
I went to pick up a vial of my testosterone at the Walgreens Pharmacy. After we waited for a little while because the pharmacy assistant person told me they hadn't filled it yet, when we checked back in, the pharmacists told me i shouldn't have run out of testosterone yet, which I had not but had approximately only 2 doses left of. I live up in Seattle for school and wanted to pick it up early so I didn't have to come back, which I've never had an issue with before, because my doctor wrote me a prescription with two refills on it on purpose, since she was aware of my situation. Rather than explaining this so called "policy," on a "controlled substance," the pharmacist, whose name was Darrin, was incredibly condescending and unkind. When we continued to ask questions of him and try to figure something out, he threw a fit and refused to offer help or proper solutions. I told him that he could speak to my doctor, but he instead told me that my reason for coming early (which was that I didn't want to make the trek down all the way to Milton for my prescription), was not a good enough "excuse" to tell my doctor. In the past, I have had transphobic and rude pharmacists, but every time we were able to still come to a solution of some sort. I would not want any trans people to have to deal with this pharmacist or any of the other rude pharmacists who work at this Walgreens, because I have always walked away feeling frustrated and upset in my interactions, whether I received my prescription or not. I've spoken with my doctor and will be transferring my pharmacy.


