Can pharmacists get suspicious...

[2Thess2]

I am amazed to find that I can get B12 injection stuff over the counter in Australia. However, we have very strict regulations here and I was wondering if they can get suspicious when you are buying so much to self inject every few days? Can they refuse to sell it to you? Or simply not get enough in?

[Scott-rock]

I order 10 boxes of three at a time, and boxes of syringes and needles from them too.

One chemist I use regularly was nervous, so I use another one where the pharmacist is very knowledgeable. As they are a holistic one as well , with a naturopath clinic.

[2Thess2 in reply to Scott-rock]

I have found that Chemist Warehouse require a prescription, but Pharmacy 777 do not. It might be a good idea to go to a holistic friendly type chemist to order in bulk.

[Scott-rock in reply to 2Thess2]

David jones pharmacy sell online , it’s classed as a food supplement so shouldn’t require a script.

The price does vary but my chemist matched the online price for me, which is cheaper than even with my Medicare rebates.

I use the Cobal or Neo b12 .

[2Thess2 in reply to Scott-rock]

You get Medicare rebates? How?

[Scott-rock in reply to 2Thess2]

Family health care card, and pension card. I’m on sick part of jobseekers. Due to my health issues.

[Martin_12]

Hi Thess,

I have been self injecting B12 up to twice a week in Australia for a few years without any problems. My local pharmacist has been very helpful. At present, however, I am using Panpharma B12 ordered from mycare.de because it is cheaper (including shipping) and I suspect a better quality than the Australian made B12.

[2Thess2 in reply to Martin_12]

Thank you. I wonder if you can tell me how to view the page in English?

[Martin_12 in reply to 2Thess2]

I view the site using Chrome. I get an option in the top right corner to change language. English (EN) is one of the options

[2Thess2 in reply to Martin_12]

Thankyou.

[Sleepybunny]

I'm in UK and admit to feeling wistful to hear that you can get it over the counter. We can't in UK.

[qwertystar in reply to Sleepybunny]

when the nhs gps find out you’re injecting, they make out it’s the worst thing ever and you’re going to die. But the private gp I’ve seen, has said it’s fine and to carry on!

[2Thess2 in reply to qwertystar]

Well I have felt close to death for so long, that isn't the threat it used to be!!!

[qwertystar in reply to 2Thess2]

it’s shocking to see the differences between private and nhs.