Prescription Policy
Prescription Policy for Durable Medical Equipment DME Respitory
Important Notice:
According to the FDA, some Durable Medical Equipment (DME) items are considered medical devices and cannot be distributed until a valid prescription has been obtained. This covers items like oxygen concentrators, CPAP/BiPAP machines, and some fully constructed systems of some specific makes and models. Please read our policy carefully To guarantee a seamless ordering experience and avoid any potential problems with ordering.
Prescription Requirement
The subsequent products require a prescription to be filed before they can be shipped to any address in the United States:
- Therapy Devices: CPAP machines, BiPAP machines, Oxygen Concentrators
- Complete/Assembled Masks: BiPAP or CPAP masks that are fully built
- Humidifiers: Heated CPAP or BiPAP humidifiers are the examples.
- Provent Sleep Therapy: CPAP alternative therapy with nasal pads.
- Night Shift Devices:Devices for Positional Therapy to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea at Night.
You can still place an order even if you don’t have a prescription on hand. Please be aware, though, your products will not ship that until we have your prescription on file.
Items That Do Not Require a Prescription
The following products are available for purchase without a prescription:
- Mask Parts: Cushions, headpieces, clips, and other accessories are parts of the mask.
- Machine Parts: Filters, water chambers, tubing, and additional accessories are machine parts.
- Comfort Items: Tubes protectors such as stretch tube covers, and lotion, comfort pads etc.
Submitting Your Prescription
We provide a number of easy options for you to submit your prescription so that we can complete your order promptly:
- Fax: 772-398-4700
- Email: Send a scanned copy to info@dmerepository.com
- Mail: Send to DME Repository 9116 South Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie, FL-34952
You can also download and fill out our Prescription Form that you can then present to your doctor.
Common Prescription Questions
A: CPAP or BiPAP devices are usually prescribed by a sleep specialist or primary care physician. Other medical professionals : Osteopathic physician (D.O.)
Dental professionals, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners (N.P.)
A prescription is not necessary then, but it is advised to make sure your equipment is set up according to your preferences.
A: Your prescription is good for the duration specified by your doctor. In order to update your prescription (for example, by adjusting the machine settings), please get in touch with our customer support team.
The answer is no! A legitimate prescription for a CPAP or BiPAP equipment usually covers the cost of related accessories like masks, humidifiers, and machine parts. There is no need for a new prescription for replacement parts.
