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Low Dose Nitrexone

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Why is this not available in Scotland .I have tried everything and am at the end of the road ,this is my only hope of having a life .

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It is but there are good to jump through no matter where you are in the UK and there is still no clear clinical evidence apart from two pilot studies

Look at this event post for info

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If you pm me ... I can send you some information on how to get a private prescription though dicksons chemist x

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But you still need your GP to ok it don't you? My GP flatly refused when I asked him for a try on these

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My GP said no.

You have to ask a private doctor.

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Lins ... I believe you can get a private prescription through dicksons chemist without your gp's approval.

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Yes but once you start looking into the money they charge.....it'd be too expensive for me

I haven't got the money for that. So I'll leave it

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