Prescription quantity

[Oatsforlife]

Firstly, I want to repeat Janine159’s very true comment thanking this group for all the help, hope and support it gives 🙏

It’s over 9days since I spoke to a GP about my symptoms, private blood tests and need for pain relief. Still no help.

My private results showed T4 as low in range so I probably need a dose increase even though my GP initially said my condition is well managed & I don’t need regular monitoring after my first 2months of 50mcg Levo.

I only receive 28 tablets at a time so I can’t even attempt to try increasing my dose myself - by taking half a tablet every other day?

Is it normal to only have 28 at a time?

Thank you lovely people!

[GlowCoach Administrator]

Many GP practices only offer 28 day prescriptions. Some might give you 2 months worth if you're lucky. Its worth asking of they will offer more, some might but others won't.

[App1]

I was on 28 tab prescription, told gp the renewal frequency was making me stressed and he put me on 8 weekly intervals.

[Oatsforlife in reply to App1]

Thank you - will try that x

[Janine159]

Hi yes it's lovely we have somewhere to ask as it's v stressful at times dealing Dr's . Looking at readings and not interested patients it seems . I will be ready to quote the nice guidelines and say I don't feel well and you're keeping me unwell if I feel ill and they don't Increase it .I am sitting it out til my next review .think Dr's think we all get on lives just feeling a bit tired now and then .so what's the problem waiting few months like it .. but it is a big subject I suppose one they don't have the time for .I too feel like I want to up my dosage myself but know my readings will be messed up next time ..hope you get things better for yourself xx

[inthedoldrums]

As one very candid GP said to me when I asked for more, "We don't like prescribing for longer as it is quite a cumulative waste if people die and leave unused medication behind." She then looked at me quizzically and smilingly said, "Oooh, I don't think you will go in the next three months so I will let you have them!"😂

[Oatsforlife in reply to inthedoldrums]

I hadn’t thought of that! Very shortsighted when you think of all the resources patients use travelling to collect prescriptions in rural areas. Will see if I get a similar response - thank you 😀

[Regenallotment Ambassador]

ask your pharmacy how soon they will accept a repeat prescription request, eg I’m on 56 x my dose and I know I can order at 6-7 weeks and doing that since 2021 even as my doses increased and I then cut back a bit I am a few boxes in hand. Never so much that it will be out of date but enough to feel secure.

[Oatsforlife]

Thank you - I’m on repeat now so perhaps I’ll order early and see how they react.

[PamBow]

Hi…yes only 28 tablets to go at.