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Are private consultants informed when a prescription is filled?

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Hello,

I've been given a T3 prescription from a private consultant. But it is really expensive and I still have T3 I got from abroad.

I'm still keen to be followed up by the private endo as I hope eventually they will be able to convince my GP to prescribe the T3, but I wonder if there is a way for them to know I'm using my stash of T3 rather than the expensive UK one? (as the endo would not entertain treating me with it)

So, are they informed when the private prescriptions they issued have been filled?

Thanks!

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I doubt they are told.

I suggest you look at terms and conditions of some online pharmacies. Sending information to the prescriber might be expressly mentioned. If it isn't, I suspect that data protection means they would not be allowed to. (Obviously, they might need to do things like double-check the prescription if there are any questions.)

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Kitten44 in reply tohelvella

Thank you! I've had a look at a couple and all they say is they abide by GDPR and NHS confidentiality, but no detail on how the prescriptions are processed.

Anyway, I hope you are right!

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helvellaAdministrator in reply toKitten44

Could always email and ask!

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Kitten44 in reply tohelvella

I'd be scared to do it, as they'd gather I have something to hide! :-D

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helvellaAdministrator in reply toKitten44

Couch it in terms of actually wanting it to be the case! Sort-of, if you don't tell the prescriber, that means I'll have to do so.

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Which size T3 tablets has endocrinologist prescribed

20mcg tablets by Thybon Henning are cheapest option at 50-60p per tablet…..

Thybon comes in boxes of 100 tablets

Specialist pharmacies here

thyroiduk.org/if-you-are-hy...

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Kitten44 in reply toSlowDragon

Thank you. I know they've come down in price, but I have loads of Cynomel and Tiromel.

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McPammy

have you tried Roseway pharmacy? Thybon Henning 20mcg £60 for 100 tablets. Personally I think that’s quite a good price.

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