Free prescriptions maybe?

I was having a look the free prescription qualifying thingie and noticed that it says: Forms of hypoadrenalism, such as Addison's Disease.

Correct me if I am wrong but steriod dependency is a form of hypoadrenalism.

Bex

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From what I understand (and that's not much), you're right, but it only counts if it requires specific replacment therapy.

I think those are the rules on which the original exemptions were drawn up - i.e. if the prescription is replacing something the body is not producing but should be, e.g. insulin for diabetics, thyroxin for those with hypo-thyroidism etc.

From an asthmatic's point of view, if there is clearly documented hypoadrenalism for which specific replacement therapy is provided, I think this counts i.e. if you require long-term hydrocortisone treatment regardless of the steroid treatment provided for the asthma (usually prednisolone).

I could well be wrong though.....

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I think you'd only get this if you have diagnosed adrenal suppression, and as such require ongoing steroid replacement therapy.

If you're asthma is steroid-dependent, that's sadly another matter

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Hey Bex,

I have recently applied for medical exemption and found there isn't any categories that people with lung disease actually fit into. I have been granted it on the grounds I can't go out on my own which is a bit of a sad prospect but a true one. It is mad.

Tks xxx