What would you want in your pharmacy?

[rapture]

There's something I've been thinking about recently and I thought I'd get some input from the people here.

Hypothetically speaking, say you had a Doctor that was sensitive to your desire to be prepared for a SHTF situation. This Doctor is willing to give you any prescriptions you want, on the condition that you won't sell them, abuse them or do anything else illegal with them. Other than any medications that you take on a regular basis, what prescriptions would you want for your "pharmacy" and why?

To make it a bit more intriguing, say you were limited to a space about the size of a linen closet.

So far, I've thought of some that I'd definately want:

Epipens - in case of any allergic reactions
Keflex \
Zithromax | At least 5 different types of antibiotics for infections to prevent
Penicillin | building up a resistance.
Doxycycline |
Amoxicillin /
Atenolol - Blood pressure medication (Beta-Blocker)
Lisinopril - Blood pressure medication (Ace Inhibitor)
Tamiflu - Flu medication
Klonopin - Anti-anxiety medication
Valium - Anti-anxiety medication
Xanax - Anti-anxitety and Depression medication
Prozac \ Depression medication
Zoloft /
Ativan - Anti-seizure medication
Percocet \
Vicoden | At least 3 types of pain killers depending on severity of pain
Morphine /
Nitroglycerin - Treat or Prevent Angina or Heart Attacks
Lidocaine - Treat heart arrhythmia
Novocaine \ Anesthetics (local and topical)
Lidocaine /
Albuterol - Emergency asthma inhalor

I also wouldn't mind having a portable defibrillator, just in case.

I'm sure there are many more that I either haven't thought of, or can't remember right now. I'd love to see what else everyone can come up with to add to the list.

[Timber]

Xanax - A metric f*ckton of it. That way I wouldn't be posting stuff like this on the internet at 11:44 pm on a Saturday night.

[P2A]

There's something I've been thinking about recently and I thought I'd get some input from the people here.

Hypothetically speaking, say you had a Doctor that was sensitive to your desire to be prepared for a SHTF situation. This Doctor is willing to give you any prescriptions you want, on the condition that you won't sell them, abuse them or do anything else illegal with them. Other than any medications that you take on a regular basis, what prescriptions would you want for your "pharmacy" and why?

To make it a bit more intriguing, say you were limited to a space about the size of a linen closet.

So far, I've thought of some that I'd definately want:

Epipens - in case of any allergic reactions
Keflex \
Zithromax | At least 5 different types of antibiotics for infections to prevent
Penicillin | building up a resistance.
Doxycycline |
Amoxicillin /
Atenolol - Blood pressure medication (Beta-Blocker)
Lisinopril - Blood pressure medication (Ace Inhibitor)
Tamiflu - Flu medication
Klonopin - Anti-anxiety medication
Valium - Anti-anxiety medication
Xanax - Anti-anxitety and Depression medication
Prozac \ Depression medication
Zoloft /
Ativan - Anti-seizure medication
Percocet \
Vicoden | At least 3 types of pain killers depending on severity of pain
Morphine /
Nitroglycerin - Treat or Prevent Angina or Heart Attacks
Lidocaine - Treat heart arrhythmia
Novocaine \ Anesthetics (local and topical)
Lidocaine /
Albuterol - Emergency asthma inhalor

I also wouldn't mind having a portable defibrillator, just in case.

I'm sure there are many more that I either haven't thought of, or can't remember right now. I'd love to see what else everyone can come up with to add to the list.

Is that a serious list? Are you a Dr. or into drugs.com?

[Chrisg67]

lots of pain killers so i dont feel the zombies eating my brains

[Ski]

More issues of gun magazines.

Last mag I picked up was "Combat Hand guns"
It was a good issue.

Better cigars...

[garandman]

Ocean sailors often get prescriptions filled for their kits, since they are days away from any help.

Most forget any dental tools.

Your best bet is to ask around for a doctor who specializes in wilderness medicine or who is associated with a search and rescue organization and thereby has a keen appreciation for what you are trying to do. You can also contact the Wilderness Medical Society for a referral. Another alternative is Wilderness Medical Systems who's medical ditrector, Dr. Gil Preston, will provide prescription medications in their medical kits after a phone consultation.

For pain relief:

* Hydrocodone Bitartrate 5 mg and Acetaminophen 500 mg Tabs (GENERIC, Vicodin, Vapocet and others) #
and/or
* Hydrocodone Bitartrate 7.5 mg and Acetaminophen 750 mg Tabs (Vicodin ES) #
and/or
* Oxycodone Hydrochloride 5 mg and Acetaminophen 325 mg Tabs (GENERIC, Percocet and others) #
and/or
* Ibuprofen 800 mg Tabs (GENERIC, Motrin and others)

Traditional Antibiotics:

(Note: you might be able to get these or an equivalent antibiotic from your doctor as samples in sealed packages)

* Cephalexin 500mg Tabs (GENERIC, Keflex) #
and/or
* Erythromycin 500mg Tabs (for those allergic to Penicillin or Cephalexin) #

Non-traditional Antibiotics:

(Note:These both are smaller pills than the traditional antibiotics above and the number of pills required is much less, but they are more expensive. Use when space is at a premium.)

* Ciprofloxacin 500mg Tabs

(These are taken only twice a day, halving the number traditionally required)

* Zithromax 250mg Capsules

(A full course of treatment only requires six doses, but they are VERY expensive.)

[jenlynn724]

Pain killers, antibiotics, and the daily meds I'm on.
Ativan is an anti-anxiety, and some of the meds you mentioned should not be administered unless you KNOW what kind of trouble the person is in.

[P-14]

My list is short and all antibiotics:

Augmentin (Amoxicillin)
Unasyn (Ampicillin)
Cipro (Ciprofloxacin)
Bicillin (Penicilliin G)
Beepen-VK (Penicillin V)
Ceclor CD (Cefaclor)
Maxipime (Cefepime)
Silvadene (Silver Sulfadiazine)

Remember: 4 over-the-counter Ibuprofen = a prescription dose

[Hiltonizer]

Much of the non-hippie community laughs at herbals, but I like to keep on hand a fair amount of science backed natural supplements and herbs.

I advise as part of your preps that you look into things like olive leaf extract as an antibiotic/antiviral
Peppermint oil pills for bowl problems
chamomile for blood pressure
etc..

there is plenty of info on alternative medicines, not to be overlooked... especially when conventional medications aren't readily available to be stocked and potentially costly.

[ShadeWPI]

Hiltonizer,

Agreed, herbals are a great alternative, since pharmasuticals are restricted by Uncle Sam.

If I could get what I want?

Epinephorin (Synthetic Adrenaline is a wonderful thing)
A small array of both chemical and organic anti-biotics
Tamaflu (Flu anti-viral medication)
Anti Inflamatories (I'm allergic to Ibuprophin)

An anabolic steroid to help deal with injuries
Some form of Anphetamin for situations that require longer hours than I can stay awake on my own.
An Anti-fungal powder or creme


I'm sure I could come up with a few others, but really looking for the emergancy stuff. If you're reaching for anti depresants / MAO inhibitors, you've already lost.