Hello Guest, Welcome to Apnea Board !
As a guest, you are limited to certain areas of the board and there are some features you can't use.
To post a message, you must create a free account using a valid email address.

or Create an Account


New Posts   Today's Posts

[Equipment] What requires a prescription in the US?
#1
What requires a prescription in the US?
For financial reasons, I may have to take an holiday from seeing my sleep doc.

Can I buy hoses, masks, mask parts, water tanks, filters -- the expendable things associated with CPAP without his Rx in the US?
Admin Note:
JustMongo passed away in August 2017
Click HERE to read his Memorial Thread

~ Rest in Peace ~
Post Reply Post Reply
#2
RE: What requires a prescription in the US?
I,m sure prescription is required for mask but not for masks parts

Post Reply Post Reply
#3
RE: What requires a prescription in the US?
You need a prescription for a mask but not the other items if you order online. Get a copy of your old prescription if at all possible. The online suppliers do accept old prescriptions. If necessary, you can buy a mask assembly kit without a prescription. It's a mask without headgear, then order the headgear as a separate item.
Post Reply Post Reply
#4
RE: What requires a prescription in the US?
Mask and machine. Not the filters, not the mask parts. You can purchase all the parts to make a mask but you need a prescription for the mask.

And any doctor can write the script, not just the sleep doc.
PaulaO

Take a deep breath and count to zen.




Post Reply Post Reply
#5
RE: What requires a prescription in the US?
I had to give the DME a script that said all supplies. BUT, they had me get another script that specifically listed the climate line tubing. Here, some DME's say you need a script for a chin strap and others say you don't. I just know what I was told but with Apria, who knows?
Post Reply Post Reply
#6
RE: What requires a prescription in the US?
The prescription let them charge your insurance.
PaulaO

Take a deep breath and count to zen.




Post Reply Post Reply
#7
RE: What requires a prescription in the US?
As Paula said, the prescription for chin straps or heated tube is just for insurance purposes. The DME uses the Rx as documented evidence of medical necessity. If buying on-line and paying yourself, no Rx needed.
Post Reply Post Reply
#8
RE: What requires a prescription in the US?
You might be able to get your script from your sleep doc, either your old one or a new one. I got one from my doc that says "mask, patient preference.
Post Reply Post Reply


Possibly Related Threads...
Thread Author Replies Views Last Post
  Prescription for specific mask types? Slycer 2 120 03-17-2024, 09:34 PM
Last Post: Slycer
  Prescription settings AfibApnea 12 793 11-21-2023, 09:08 PM
Last Post: AfibApnea
  [CPAP] Question about cpap/bipap prescription UARS tugboatxd 9 982 11-09-2023, 02:00 AM
Last Post: meatwagon42
  Buying ASV online without a prescription books456 19 1,981 05-31-2023, 09:58 PM
Last Post: DevinJones
  Ffm requires higher pressures yankees123 2 558 05-15-2023, 04:42 PM
Last Post: Crimson Nape
  [Equipment] Newbie with prescription and brand new machine from relative Bruce61 1 460 02-18-2023, 01:45 PM
Last Post: Crimson Nape
  Prescription for BiPAP DanEm 11 1,189 12-25-2022, 09:06 PM
Last Post: Sleeprider


New Posts   Today's Posts


About Apnea Board

Apnea Board is an educational web site designed to empower Sleep Apnea patients.