Prescription exception

[Bigaxe1]

Hi, is anyone else having trouble like I am in understanding why a heart condition and the need for taking Warfarin for life is NOT included for exception?

Thanks

[Lowerfield_no_more]

If you are having to pay for warfarin, an anticoagulant, on prescription and it is the only medication that you take, why not talk to your GP about a switch to low dose aspirin, an antiplatelet, which can be bought over the counter for considerably less, and does a similar job in preventing blood clots, although of course that may not be medically possible.

[Cavalierrubie in reply to Lowerfield_no_more]

Aspirin is an antiplatelet and is not the same as an anticoagulant and does not prevent blood clots. Aspirin alone is not a safe guarantee unless used together with certain drugs to stop blot clotting.

[Cavalierrubie]

l would have a talk with your GP or Pharmacist. I believe there are certain benefits etc. that you can claim and prescription exemption. I think it depends on your diagnosis.