Hi been diagnosis today and started taking carbimazole is it true you don't pay for your prescription? I paid today

[marko]

[Chippy14]

For some reason when you are over active and take Carbimazole you have to pay for prescriptions. Crazy isn't it?

[sporty333 in reply to Chippy14]

Oh you're joking!

[PinkNinja in reply to Chippy14]

I think it's because over-active thyroid is supposed to be reversible with medication, surgery or other treatments. Unfortunately it often results in one becoming hypothyroid, at which point you will be able to get free prescriptions. I agree that it is crazy as it is very rarely as clear cut as being "curable".

[frazzleju]

I paid for mine today too, once I know where I stand a bit better I'll have a look at the pre-payment certificates, it might work out cheaper xx

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to frazzleju]

And they did not go up with the latest hike in prescription charges!

Details here:

nhsbsa.nhs.uk/1127.aspx

Rod

[VintageChick]

It's infuriating that we have to pay for hyper medication. I'm prescribed antihistmines too so it's always expensive at the pharmacy! Grr.