Lost inhaler

[LeiLey]

Hope all are well. Just back from a 4 day break away, just what we needed! Anyway I have somehow lost or misplaced (or put somewhere safe) my Fostair inhaler. I don’t have a spare, but have spare ventolin.

I last took it yesterday morning (sat) so have currently missed (almost) 3 doses.

I take Fostair 200/6 two puffs x twice a day. Ventolin as needed.

I will ring GP and ask for a prescription but it usually takes two days. Should I just take the ventolin twice a day (or more) just to help with the lack of reliever that’s in the Fostair? Or just if I feel symptoms? Thank you in advance.

Note to self must get this house spring cleaned! Or hire a cleaner 🥵

[twinkly29]

Can you call 111? They should be able to do a prescription virtually for you and send it to a pharmacy.

[LeiLey in reply to twinkly29]

Thanks twinkly oh I should have thought of that yesterday and could have got it from the pharmacy today! Just had a look and none of our local pharmacies are open,there’s one about 16 miles away, but it’s worth a try ringing 111 then I should get it first thing in the morning. Better than waiting another couple of days. Thanks hope you’re well 😊

[Blue-Breeze]

Don't wait for prescription to be filled. If tell your GP practice you have left it on holiday they will do one straight away. That's of course if no luck with 111.

[LeiLey in reply to Blue-Breeze]

Thank you, I should get one pretty quickly then, that’s a relief! Just didn’t want to get back to square one having missed it for a couple of days, then waiting even longer. Thanks 😊 hope you’re ok

[Blue-Breeze in reply to LeiLey]

It's in their best interest , they don't want you ill surely as well as yours too.Things happen. You had a much needed break and lost your Fostair.

Thank you for asking after me. I'm doing much better thank.

[LeiLey in reply to Blue-Breeze]

Ohh that’s great that your doing better 👍Yes we definitely needed that break and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! My partner also left his usb stick in the tv but nothing too important on it!

Thank you I will get sorted,

[Bevvy]

Contact your regular chemist tomorrow. They will probably issue you with a replacement when you explain the circumstances.

[LeiLey in reply to Bevvy]

Ah yes so could ring my chemist direct, thank you Bevvy hope you’re ok 👍

[andy121]

Hi, I'm glad you had a good break away and hope things are well with you apart from losing you inhaler we've all done it. When I lost mine I went to my regular chemist who issued me a new inhaler straight away then I had to contact the gp to send prescription over to chemist when ever it was suitable.Hope you get it sorted soon.

[LeiLey in reply to andy121]

Thank you I’m ok really enjoyed our hols! Yes sorted now with the inhaler! Was feeling a tiny bit iffy this morning but just took ventolin, hope you are doing ok and the meds are helping you more?!

[andy121 in reply to LeiLey]

Oh that's good least you will get back on track soon. I'm doing ok now thank you.

[Celie1]

Hi, When I ran out of my blood pressure meds unexpectedly, I rang my usual pharmacy and they gave me an emergency supply within a couple of hours.

Hope you manage ok.

[LeiLey in reply to Celie1]

Thank you I’ve got sorted now, took some ventolin this morning, but I’m ok hope you’re doing ok 👍