Focus Your Health 5 To make this easier, we want you to know that Medi-Cal Rx works with most drugstores in California. You can check if the pharmacy is within the network by visiting medi-calrx .dhcs.ca.gov. You can fill your meds at any of the places within the Medi-Cal Rx group. If the store is not part of the group, Medi-Cal Rx may pay you back for the charges. Visit medi-calrx .dhcs.ca.gov/member/forms-information to fill out the form for Medi-Cal Rx to review your out-of-pocket payment. If your meds are lost or destroyed due to fire, evacuation or non- refrigeration due to power outage, you can refill them even if they are not due to be refilled. Refrigerated meds You may know that some of your meds have to be refrigerated. Many of those meds will stay stable at room temperature for a few days. It is good to keep these meds cool, but do not use ice. Keep them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight or heat. Call your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Insulin Insulin should be stored at 36 to 48 degrees. Once open, it can be stored at room temperature for up to 28 days (exceptions are Novolog 70/30 Flex- pen, with a 14-day expiration once opened, and Tresiba and Levemir, which have expiration dates beyond 28 days). Temperatures that are too low or too high (below 35 or above 86 degrees) can ruin a vial of insulin. Insulin should be kept as cool as possible in very high heat and guarded from freez- ing. If you suspect that the insulin has been ruined, the insulin may need to be replaced if it: ● Is cloudy ● Has clumps even after you rolled it like you are supposed to ● Has threads or strings in it ● Has changed color ● Or if your blood sugar stays high even after your normal correction dose If you are worried about any of your meds not being safe to use or if you want a replacement, call your doctor or pharmacy. Electrical medical equipment Please call HPSJ’s medical equipment provider, Western Drug Medical Supply, at 818.956.6691 if you use life-sustaining medical equipment that needs electricity to work. They can help you get other devices if you are not able to use a regular power source. Tips for dialysis patients Your renal dialysis clinic should be able to see you if you need help with dialysis urgently during a power outage. If you have a problem getting supplies during a power outage, call HPSJ Care Coordination at 209.942.6352. If you are not able to get in, please call 911 in the case of an emergency. Medications during power outages
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