Prescriptions

[jennyjoan]

In England Scotland and Wales - do you pay for your prescriptions.

[Samuraisan]

Well I am not retired yet, but I was told they don't. Maybe different communidades have different rules.

[Samuraisan]

I will find out. :). Incidently Sqad, I am coming along well after me little op. Breathing through my nose now, tomorrow I am going for a checkup.

[Sqad]

Yes it is quite a successful procedure.

[eanceoil]

In the Republic of Ireland, we pay €2.50 per itme on prescription regardless of age or disability, there is a cut off point after €25 per month, if this was not the case I'd be paying out €37.50 monthly, not an antibiotic or pschotropic medications in that script

[eanceoil]

my keyboard is sticking ^ psychotropic

[Eve]

My repeat prescription is a large carrier bag full but they are drugs I need and use.

I make sure that I go through my repeat script every month and only tick off the items I need, so I don't end up with extra of ones I don't, more as and when drugs.

I've actively asked for it at times too, when they just say they will order everything for next month, if I know there are some items I can do without.

I get some looks sometimes but it is none of anyone else's business what I take and there are some bulkier items which make the bag look bigger.

I undertake medical reviews with my GP and with the pharmacist and, if I think that a level of drugs prescribed is out for how I am currently, then I discuss it with them. It's about being responsible.

I have a direct debit scheme set up, I wouldn't be able to afford all the medication I'm on otherwise.

[jennyjoan]

eve if you have a direct debit set up - obviously you dont get yours free. sorry where do you live.