Do You Need Rx for Monthly CPAP Club?
One of the most common questions we get here at Monthly CPAP Club is, do I need a prescription? A valid prescription is required to purchase a CPAP machine, CPAP mask, and CPAP humidifier. The FDA classifies these products as Class II medical devices, which require a valid prescription for legal purchase. This is mainly because sleep apnea is difficult to evaluate and treat accurately due to many underlying factors that give each person unique symptoms, complications, and needs for their CPAP equipment. Therefore, a qualified medical professional is vital in matching the individual to the appropriate CPAP setup, so that maximum benefit and restful sleep can be achieved!
Can I Buy a CPAP Machine and Supplies Without a Prescription?
Because they are defined as Class II medical devices by the FDA, CPAP machines cannot be purchased without a valid prescription. You will need to undergo a sleep study either in a lab or at home to receive a diagnosis and a prescription. However, CPAP supplies such as replacement mask parts, tubing/hoses, external power supplies, or filters may be purchased without a prescription.
How Can I Get a Prescription?
As stated above, obtaining a prescription for a CPAP device is required for legal purchase and is important in determining your specific needs. Because there are three different types of sleep apnea, having a medical professional evaluate and diagnose your sleep apnea will ensure you are getting the right kind of treatment for your condition.
To get a prescription, you can follow these steps:
- Make an appointment with one of the following medical professionals, and express interest in a sleep study:
- Medical Doctor (MD)
- Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
- Psychiatrist (MD Only)
- Physicians Assistant (PA)
- Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Dentist
- Naturopathic Physicians
- Participate in a sleep study in a lab or your home.
- Wait for the results to be sent to the professional.
- Receive a prescription catered to your results.
Your prescription will provide the following information:
- Your correct therapy pressure
- The type of device you need (CPAP, APAP, BiPAP)
- Your sleep apnea diagnosis, as there are three different types of sleep apnea
- Your recommended CPAP mask type (full-face, nasal, nasal pillow)
- Your replacement part schedule
This allows for the proper equipment to be purchased to get exactly the kind of support you need when you lay down to sleep each night.
Monthly CPAP Club Makes it Easy!
Does this already sound daunting to you? You’re not alone! It can be tough to navigate the complex world of prescriptions, diagnoses, CPAP machines, and masks. Thankfully, Monthly CPAP Club is here to help. We have three different ways you can send a prescription: fax, email, or direct upload on our website. Don’t have the prescription in hand? We can contact your doctor to retrieve it.
We make it easy. To get started, select the type of mask you prefer, choose your desired brand and fit, and you’re all set! We offer today’s leading brands at the lowest prices. In addition, unlike other CPAP supplies you can buy online, we give you free standard tubing, free filters, and free shipping.
Why Would I Need a CPAP?
Sleep apnea is a common issue that can have profound effects on our daily lives. If you are one of the many people suffering from daytime sleepiness, getting the proper diagnosis and treatment can be life-changing. Not only can it give you more energy and elevate your mood, but CPAP therapy has also been shown to lower your cholesterol, decrease blood pressure, and reduce the risk of heart complications.
What Now?
Got sleep issues? We have sleep solutions. If you follow the guide above to receive a proper diagnosis and resulting prescription, we’ll help you navigate the rest. Already have a prescription? Get started now!
F.A.Q.
Monthly CPAP Club is a new approach to delivering a regular and scheduled shipment of all your CPAP supplies for one low monthly cost.
We charge you a small monthly free and deliver a fresh CPAP mask, tubes, filters and cushions to your door every 3 months.
We work with the major manufacturers to provide a selection of the most popular CPAP masks, cushions, tubing, filters and other accessories.
You get one shipment with all the CPAP supplies you’ll need for the next three months and you just pay one low, monthly payment.
Monthly CPAP Club lets you know when it’s time to change your filters, clean your mask and tubing. Three months after your first order, we’ll let you know (via email) that it’s time to replace your CPAP supplies, and we will ship out a package with a replacement mask, tubing, and filters for your CPAP machine, all including in your monthly fee.
Every package allows you to choose your preferred style of CPAP mask and the brand, make and model you prefer. You have the choice of standard tubing or heated tubing. You have the option for extended tubing options with heated tubing. Every package also includes cushions for the mask and filters for your machine
We need to know which CPAP breathing machine you use so we can send you the correct filters. Filters are specific to machines.
If you don’t see your CPAP breathing machine model listed, please contact us at sales@monthlycpapclub.com. Please include the make and model of CPAP breathing machine you use.
We do support many machines. The most popular machines are listed right now and more will be added as we grow.
In the mean time, let us know which machines you use so we get you the correct filters.
Monthly CPAP Club currently offers Resmed, Respironics, and Fisher & Paykel CPAP products. We can accommodate certain other brands when requested by email. Please let us know by emailing us at sales@monthlycpapclub.com or submit a request online.
Our goal at Monthly CPAP Club is to offer all the necessary CPAP supplies for good sleep hygiene in simple, scheduled quarterly shipments.
We want the program to be even easier for the end user to afford with a monthly payment.
When you sign up for a package with Monthly CPAP Club, you will be charged the monthly package amount ranging from $30 and up, depending on your preferences.
We will ship out a package within 1 business day of your order with all the CPAP supplies you’ll need to properly treat your sleep apnea with clean and effective supplies.
The next scheduled shipment for your account will commence 3 months after your initial first shipment. We’ll send you an email your next delivery is on the way.
The best part about Monthly CPAP Club for those living with sleep apnea is that CPAP supplies are one less thing you’ll have to regularly order, schedule or pick up. We ship you the supplies you’ll need for the next three months and ship you another package in three months will all new and fresh CPAP supplies.
We do sell most of the popular and newest CPAP machines. Although we do not list many of the machines on our Monthly CPAP Club site, we can process orders for machines via email for existing subscribers and over the phone for new users.
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Getting started is easy. Just click the button below. Choose your supplies, customize your plan and we’ll send your CPAP supplies straight to you! So take a load off and leave the rest to us!