Enteric coated asprin

[JP1952]

This is a question for MPNers in Wales please. Does anybody know if enteric coated aspirin are available on prescription?

[hunter5582]

Hope you get an answer, but I am curious - Why would you need a prescription? Enteric low dose aspirin is an over-the-counter medication (at least in the USA and other places). You do not need a prescription and it is very cheap.

[JP1952 in reply to hunter5582]

Thank you Hunter. I realized I could buy them by googling just after I posted the question. I've had a repeat prescription for aspirin since being diagnosed and never thought about buying them. Am getting dozy in my old age.

[hunter5582 in reply to JP1952]

Well, I certainly understand that feeling! I actually just started on a new form of Aspirin called Vazalore. Supposed to be even easier to tolerate than the enteric. Will see how it goes.

[Hopetohelp in reply to hunter5582]

It is cheap to buy but I get mine on prescription too as during lock down the shelves were out of stock but could still get it through the pharmacist on prescription. If you have a medical card here in uk it’s then free with no prescription charge

[hunter5582 in reply to Hopetohelp]

That must have been a real bloody pain in the neck. During the height of things the OTC Cold/Flu medicines were at times out-of-stock but never the low-dose aspirins. I am very ready for COVID to be over!

[Garstongal in reply to Hopetohelp]

I have aspirin listed on my prescriptions, but since my chemist told me it costs the NHS £20-£30 to provide it on prescription, I now buy it over the counter.

[mark382]

Yes, been on them for 14 years. Started with the soluble ones but upset my stomach. GP put me on enteric coated. Never had a problem on repeat prescription or stomach. I'm in Wales.

[JP1952 in reply to mark382]

Hi mark382Thank you for that information. I've been taking ordinary aspirin for 3 years and just recently started experiencing heartburn and reflux for the first time in my life. Switched to Rux from HU about 9 months ago. How do we ever know if it's the aspirin or our meds? As I don't know thought I should switch to the enteric coated.

[mark382 in reply to JP1952]

It's worth a try. If it works - great. If it doesn't you haven't lost any thing. I also take Lanzoprazole, before breakfast. This is an ant acid. Take it for 2 reasons because I take aspirin and I had a stomach ulcer many decades ago. May be worth asking GP or haematologist about Lanzoprazole.

[ChillyAsh34 in reply to JP1952]

I sorted my reflux with a prohibotic drink or yogurt it works not had reflux since I have one every day

[jointpain]

Yes, I live in Wales, and was given low dose aspirin on prescription, though I actually pay/buy mine as I find it easier. I might add it's not for an MPN it's because I apparently have "thick blood" it's my wife that has MF.☹️

[JP1952 in reply to jointpain]

Thank you, I see it's available in Boots, will get some today.

[Ebot]

My GP refused to prescribe enteric coated aspirin as NHS (England) only permits the (cheaper!) regular aspirin. So yes, I buy it over the counter. Really can’t complain too much as all my other meds have been / are free!

[JP1952 in reply to Ebot]

Thank you Ebot. Was about to write that we are luckier in Wales with free prescriptions but then read ChillyAsh34 post and see not everything available on prescription in Wales. Guess it depends on which health authority we come under.

[ChillyAsh34 in reply to JP1952]

I am under betsi cadwaladr university hospital in abergele hematologist says they only give out the cheap dispersible free

[ChillyAsh34]

I live in North Wales, I have to buy my own too expensive on prescription, they are in all supermarkets for 60 80 pence for 28

[JP1952 in reply to ChillyAsh34]

Didn't realize available in supermarkets Thank you.

[DougyW in reply to ChillyAsh34]

Thanks for this. Is that in the general medical section or in the children's area. I've just started and pay £5 for 56 from Lloyd's. Not bad but always up for paying less 😁

[ChillyAsh34 in reply to DougyW]

I get them in the section of any supermarket in the aisle with paracetamol vitamins etc most I have paid is £1.09 for 28 i keep about 4 pks in at the moment incase of supply problems with ukraine etc