CVS Minute Clinic DOT exam

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    JonJon78 Road Train Member

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    Has anyone ever gotten a DOT Physical from CVS Pharmacy? My normal place for a physical changed owners and I didnt like the service I recieved last time so going to try something new.

    Anyone that has used CVS was it a pretty simple exam process?
     
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    yes I used them once. walk in, wee wee, check BP, basic things. About $75. But this was 10 yrs ago. person doing the exam is a P.A. (Physicians assist)
     
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    i think it is about $125. up here.

    find another emergency clinic. check your state for DOT approved doctors.
     
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    Some companies also require that you use specific centers, which is a pain, our family dr went through all the training and is listed as a registered dr with the system, but hubby has to go through the ones at their clinic or terminal.
     
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    I'm a O/O leased onto a carrier. Dont believe they have any specific recommendations
     
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    What gets me is that pretty much all companies disregard the current medical card you hand them and ship you for a physical anyway.

    Im half tempted to show up at my CVS and see if the PA will issue a DOT card for me with all the issues I have medically. HA.... wouldnt that be a kick.
     
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    Yes I used CVS several years ago, as mentioned a PA did the exam. It was slow, time it at the right time and no issues. Cost me about $90 but that was a few years ago.
     
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    Ive used them a couple times. Right around the corner from the house. I go right when they open. Never any apnea or sleep study push. Very pleasant and very through. When I went the second time the PA had my file open from the time 2 years before.
    A little expensive at $125 but that includes the urine test (sugar test not drug)
    I’ll go again next your.
     
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    I went today. Waited about 30 minutes. Was rather quick and painless. Cost $109.00. Not to bad. I recieved the 2 year as I expected.

    I think from now on that's where I'm going to go.
     
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    CVS'ses in my area has been closed up rather quickly I think it might be related to Antea or some other large purchasing or merger going on. That leaves Walgreens standing.

    Im so happy I use a private pharmacy, I have been going to them just about 20 years now and receive absolute first class service. My recent experiments with large chain type situations with the medicines I use is less than positive. Almost treated as the enemy of the state daring to turn in a fill order.
     
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