My mum tells me that you get all your prescriptions for free once you have been diagnod with a thyroid problem. Is this true? ALL your scripts? Really? Sounds too good to be true!
Bx
My mum tells me that you get all your prescriptions for free once you have been diagnod with a thyroid problem. Is this true? ALL your scripts? Really? Sounds too good to be true!
Bx
Berlidders, not all thyroid problems, the exemption from charges is for myxoedema (hypothyroidism) because it is a life long condition. You have to apply for a medical exemption card. Your GP receptionist or pharmacist can supply a form. Complete and pass to your GP to authorise and send off.
Hyperthyroid patients pay for their prescriptions because the condition is transient or they are eventually made hypothyroid.
When you pay for private prescription - how many months supply
can you ask for ?
I'm sure! Im just happy to avoid that dastardly prescription price for the odd occasion I do need something
I've just got my exemption card, yippee! I don't get too many meds but now I can't work, every little counts!
Yes it,s true
The medical exemption card has been a blessing to me. I am sure I am not the only one on Thyroid UK to have a number of medical conditions which need a regular prescription to manage each one.
I am on medication for high blood pressure and I am also on a DMARD a disease modifying anti rheumatic drug (musculoskeletal/ lupus type condition) again, essential to keep me well.
I need eye drops for Thyroid Eye Disease for life and a saliva substitute to keep my mucous membranes in my mouth form drying out at night. I also have coeliac disease so need a prescription for basic essential items, all helping to contribute to my overall health.
The thyroid gland is known as the master gland and if it is malfunctioning can have a knock on effect on many conditions and has many serious implications for your general health.
Being in receipt of the medical exemption card is a way of ensuring compliance with the medication which in turn leads to better health. I don't regard the card as getting 'free' medications as such. I have worked all my life and have paid my national insurance contributions without fail, so the system is supporting me in my hour of need.
I wish you all wellness as you manage your condition / s
Do not forget that uat sufferers are open to other illnesses that are debilitating.
Yes I get my prescriptions free - but I hardly ever needed any before I had thyroid cancer.
I would soooo much rather pay and have a healthy thyroid. X
Do bear in mind that we English patients are all allowed to buy a prepayment certificate at £104 for a year. So the "free" prescriptions that we get with a Medex are worth no more than that.
Anyone in England who does not qualify for a Medex, and does have to pay for prescriptions, but is likely to have more than twelve prescriptions in a year should consider getting a prepayment certificate.