Hydroxychloroquine

[Whiskers64]

Hi fellow sufferers, I have just received a letter from my GP practice stating that as I am taking Hydroxychloroquine for my RA & that in future I will need a Blood test every 6 months before they will renew my repeat prescription for these tablets. I already have a Blood test every 3 months for my RA required by my Rheumy which the results go to my GP as well so not sure why another test is needed. Just wondered if anybody else has had a similar Letter from their GP.

[Leonwp]

Yes I had the same when went onto a shared care agreement between gp and RA specialist as it flags up as a separate issue on MTX, my gp said it was because he could only supply MTX on script underwritten by specialist but still had re to confirm responsible medicating as a duty to patient care (but obviously I don't know if this may be a regional thing)

Blessings.

[KarolJoan]

When I get my 3 month blood test for the liver, it is all I need. But I must see eye dr every year for the hydroxy... which can damage eyes.