Running short of C/L on vacation in London

[jocelyng]

We are on vacation in London (Mayfair) and somehow, I didn’t bring enough Sinemet (25/100) 🙄. I’m hoping to find a doctor to write me a prescription for 5 pills. Does anyone have a suggestion for the best way to go about that? I don’t want to ask the hotel because I’m afraid the doctor will cost way more than the pills! Thanks.

[johntPM]

Try ringing 111, or alternatively try online:

111.nhs.uk/emergency-prescr...

111 online

"Emergency prescriptions

Use this service to request a limited emergency supply of a medicine you’ve completely run out of.

This must be a medicine you are prescribed regularly, through a repeat prescription.

You will be charged your usual prescription fee. If you do not usually pay, it will be free.

When not to use this service

If you need medicine and also have any symptoms, call 111 and speak to an adviser instead."

[paulalex1313]

We were in a similar position once a few years ago. Here’s what to do.

Find a pharmacy nearby and ask for their professional contact details.

Call your own surgery and ask for a prescription to be sent on-line to this pharmacy and then collect your meds.

[Windermere1]

hi if you can’t get a prescription from anyone I will post you 5 of mine 25/100. Enjoy your visit to London

[jocelyng in reply to Windermere1]

Thank you for your kind offer. Unfortunately, I can’t get mail at the hotel that we’re staying at. I’m just going to take some smaller doses over a few days.

[YoungPD-48]

Hi jocelying go to any nhs hospital a&e, tell them you are sick and they will prescribe you medication..

[BeedieBird]

The local Parkinson's Association there might be able to help you as well

0808 800 0303

Free and confidential Parkinson’s information and support helpline.

parkinsons.org.uk/informati...

[jocelyng in reply to BeedieBird]

Thanks!

[bullet65]

I had a similar thing happen to me. Was on vacation in Cuba about 10 years ago. My wife does the packing but I take total responsibility for the problem for not double checking. While unpacking I realized that my Sinemet prescription was not there. It was early in my Parkinsons progression and I thought I would be fine for the week without it. My wife was sure I would not make it through the week without it. I had to go to the doctor at the resort and pay to be diagnosed with Parkinsons. Then I had to wait a couple of days for her to source medication. The medication she got was not the same as what I was taking but the doctor assured me that it was used to treat Parkinsons. Everything turned out fine ,with the exception of the Insurance company refusing to pay for the doctors visit or medication.

[jocelyng in reply to bullet65]

Ugh. What a mess. I’m sorry that happened.