1mg Gastro Resistant Prednisolone received yesterday

[joyce69]

When I had my daily telephone call with the pharmacist yesterday to check if they'd had a delivery, I almost fell off my perch when she said yes, but I only have 140! Obviously my answer was 'oh dear, I'll come and collect those and wait for the remainder'.

It was a different Pharmacist and we chatted about the problem, how it arises and the impact on those of us who need to take this drug regularly. The outcome is that she's made a note in 'The Diary' a week before my next prescription is due so that the pills will be ordered in readiness. What more could I ask for? I will be calling in or ringing to make sure it's happened.

Re the apparent shortage, having spoken to various people in the chain I still suspect that it is a supply / distribution problem although I am still waiting to hear from the manufacturer. We last spoke about a week ago so I'll ring again to remind him later in the week.

Phew.

[venezia1]

Hi - at my pharmacy I was told that the problem is with the manufacturer, Alliance, and not a distribution problem. Doesn't help, though!

[joyce69 in reply to venezia1]

Interesting. When I spoke to a lady at Alliance she insisted there were absolutely no supply issues. Maybe we’ll never get to the bottom of it. The pred I get is manufactured by Piramol and apparently distributed by Alliance. Time will tell.

[Linny3 in reply to joyce69]

Hi

I am in the States and take Rayos. I haven't had any problem getting it. I had a nice surprise the last time I picked it up. They told me it was free! I had been placed in some kind of program and received it free for this month. Wow that saves me $80. They didn't know if I would get another month free or not.

[piglette in reply to Linny3]

Come and find out about Brexit!

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Linny3]

Rayos isn't the same as enteric coated pred.

[SheffieldJane]

Brilliant!

[SnazzyD]

Still can’t get mine

[Blearyeyed]

It's so nice to hear some good news! Take care and well done xx