in all likelihood, your pharmacy filled the med correctly. don't jump to conclusions that your pharmacy is "stealing" from you......here was likely 1) your MD wrote for 30, or 2) it was entered for 30 for some reason (in error or in some cases because the insurer would only cover for 30, coverage does change from time to time)

Totally right, written for 30, dispensed as 30. I shouldn't jump to conclusions.

I was diagnosed with ADD as a teenager, and have been taking medication for it for decades.

The current doctor I have writes a prescription for 60 tablets every month for me, and has done so for years. The quantity has always been 60.

This time after receiving my prescription, I noticed a day later that the amount in the bottle seemed incredibly low, and then I saw that the quantity written on the bottle was for 30 tablets.

In case it might be a mistake (on my Dr.'s end) I emailed him and will go into his office tomorrow morning to get things straightened out- I don't want to be hasty and blame Rite Aide employees for stealing.

However, if I get written documentation/proof that the prescription was originally written for 60 tablets and that the shortage in amount is due to the pharmacy, what steps should I take?

The prescription in question is methylphenidate, and it is classifed as a schedule II drug, as it has a high potential for abuse (people use it to party, etc.).

I am really bothered at the thought of an employee stealing part of my prescription from me, and if this is the case, what are some more severe actions I can take rather than just talking to the manager? What kind of actions can I take (within the law, of course) that can let them know that I am very serious about this (or things that I can tell them I will do if the matter is not handled in a serious manner)?

Thank you in advance.