Tacrolimus Supply Problem?

[AndrewT]

Dear All,

I have been 'on' Tacrolimus since my Kidney Transplant, way back, in July 2013. Recently however my regular Chemist- Rowlands- has had Trouble/ a Problem 'getting' this- however, it appears that NO-ONE else has!

My Doctor's has been Great, about this, and has written the Prescription for this Separately- which allows this 'Part' to be Returned to me, if they can't Dispense it themselves. The Boots Dispensary, near my Mother has had No Such Problems- even having the Drug 'On The Shelf'!

Has anyone else experienced this 'Trouble', if so, with which Chemist(s)?

AndrewT

[zeddy54]

Hello.I am sorry to hear of your dilemma. There are differing brands of tacrolimus (as you are probably aware), but it is imperative that your prescription is 'brand specific'.

I am a nurse working within a transplant unit, and we always tell our post-transplant patients to contact their 'transplant clinic' (which would be renal in your case) if you have problems with obtaining supplies of your lifelong immunosuppressant medications (commonly known as 'anti-rejection' meds). If you are unable to do so, or have real problems, then you should contact your hospital consultant's secretary for help or the ward where you received care post-transplant. The hospital should definitely be able to provide an emergency supply for you.

Whatever happens - you must not miss any doses of your medication.

Hope this will help you, and hope your supply problem is soon resolved.

Best wishes