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Does Dr Skinner prescribe?

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I've received a letter from Dr Skinner asking me to sign but I don't really understand it? It's headed "Risks and benefits of thyroid replacement" and seems like a disclaimer? After I wrote to him with my last blood results he said I may benefit from a little T3 but my GP will not prescribe it.

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Yes, doctor Skinner does prescribe. You will have to pay privately for your medication.

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infomaniac in reply to shaws

Thanks. I'm due to see my GP (who doesn't believe in T3) tomorrow to get blood results so I'll take it from there.

Can anyone say roughly how much it costs to pay for T3 or NDT privately?

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Hennerton

Depends on the dose but a 28 tablet container of 20 mcg was costing the NHS £55 last time I spoke to a pharmacist (and I was paying around £70 to £80.). Prices vary all the time, even more so with Armour but I know many people buy from abroad but we are not allowed to list places on this site.

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o_kella_uk

You'll have to pay to see Dr S too if you need him too prescribe. 220 for first appointment 110 thereafter x

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infomaniac in reply to o_kella_uk

Yes I know, I've already had my first appointment x

i am on T3 and before i got it on the NHS i used to buy it myself....if you want to do that you can message me x

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I will message you tomorrow when I have my latest blood results after I've been to GP tomorrow-thanks :-) x

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Where did you get t3 from? was this without prescription.

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roslin

The 'risks and benefits" sheet you got is not a disclamer, cant believe it would stand up legally. i get it every time I get a new prescription sent. I think it is one of the conditions GMC put on him to practice.

Does anybody know what happened at the last hearing?

Roslin

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infomaniac in reply to roslin

I just didn't know what to make of it to be honest. It was just a photocopied sheet so I just kind of put two and two together!

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o_kella_uk

Thry have placed more conditions on his practice. He said all is ok but they are making it very difficult x

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