u/solomon989

I visited a local pharmacy to fill a prescription for 14 pills.

This medication is the kind where you might be switched to something else if it doesn't work.

The pharmacist took my information. Eventually when the pill bottle was ready, he said they only had 13 pills, but billed my insurance for 14.

And I should come back next week for the last pill.

I think this is a sham:

1. If I got switched to a different medication, I'd never ask for the last pill, but he got paid.

2. I have an excellent health plan that covers everything including dispensing fees, so I'm unlikely to complain.

It seems unethical.

Is this allowed? Can I complain to some pharmacy authority?

Location: Ontario, Canada