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Anyone else experiencing a shortage of methotrexate pens? HC@H only delivered half of what I was suppose to receive.

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Angels-delight

I am no longer on MTX due to side effects.

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Barrister

I’ve not experienced any problems. My Methotrexate is dispensed by my GP dispensary.

Clemmie

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Mmrr

Oh no . I feared this might happen, but hoped it wouldn't. I've been okay so far. Where do you stay ?

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Jacey15 in reply toMmrr

I'm in Suffolk.

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Mmrr in reply toJacey15

I'm due my bimonthly prescription in 2 weeks. I'll let you know how I get on. I'm in Scotland.

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Jacey15 in reply toMmrr

Thank you 😊

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nomoreheels

I've not had a problem. Mine aren't supplied by Healthcare at Home though, my GP issues my repeat scripts & I have them filled by my local chemists. When her regular pharmaceutical supplier is out of stock the Pharmacist will ring round others to get them.

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oldtimer

Might be a mistake? People do make them...! I presume you have contacted them?

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Jacey15 in reply tooldtimer

The packing slip said they owed me the other half due to shortages.

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rab1874

I hope this isn’t the start off things to come, as usual the patients come last

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BoneyC

I request my Metoject from GP and collect from Pharmacy opposite the surgery. No problems as yet, but just ordered another batch ...

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Lulumae

I get mine from the hospital, no problems last week.

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Jacey15 in reply toLulumae

I used to but they stopped it.

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Jules13

You need to talk to the head pharmacist and explain that this will be a regular prescription which is urgent. Ask what the situation is.

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Jacey15 in reply toJules13

Unfortunately it's with health care at home so no chance of speaking to a pharmacist.

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Jules13 in reply toJacey15

They have to come from somewhere? Ask whoever you get them from.... who is the supplier and speak to them. X

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Jacey15

Unfortunately it's with health care at home so no chance of speaking to a pharmacist.

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