Options for getting medication

quautia · 02-08-2010, 04:58 PM

I wondered what other people have in place, to give me ideas on how to solve my problems.

I keep running out of my antidepressants, because of the appointment system (have to phone at 8.30am) and the pharmacy only collecting prescriptions once a week.

It seems to happen every month, I run out of tablets.

What support do you get, if you find it difficult to get out to get your prescriptions? I don't have any family or friends who can help.

roiben · 02-08-2010, 05:05 PM

I have a reminder in my calendar and diary to put in a request at least a week before I run out. That way, the request is dealt with before the time when I run out.

The pharmacy, if they do repeat collections, can also do regular repeats if you explain to them that on x day of the month you would like them to do this for you.

quautia · 02-08-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by roiben

I have a reminder in my calendar and diary to put in a request at least a week before I run out. That way, the request is dealt with before the time when I run out.

The pharmacy, if they do repeat collections, can also do regular repeats if you explain to them that on x day of the month you would like them to do this for you.

Thanks for your reply. I don't have the antidepressants on repeat prescription unfortunately, I'm not allowed

shadow-light · 02-08-2010, 05:17 PM

What I do is make an appointment for 4 weeks away on my way out of the GPs from an appointment. Would that be an option? Until I started doing this I was always running out too

quautia · 02-08-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by shadow-light

What I do is make an appointment for 4 weeks away on my way out of the GPs from an appointment. Would that be an option? Until I started doing this I was always running out too

They used to let me, with a special 'note' from the doctor, but the receptionists don't allow this now - you have to phone on the day. Many days I'm not able to get to the surgery either.

Thanks for reply x

random.swirls · 02-08-2010, 09:07 PM

Could you talk to your Dr about it there may be something they can put in place for you?

what_the? · 02-08-2010, 10:52 PM

When I had to get my meds weekly my doctor gave me an appointment on the same day and at the same time each week. That way I never was without them and I didn't have to fight to get an appointment, plus it was a way of checking in, generally if I didn't turn up they'd contact me.

I should think your GP could do something like that for you, as it's quite a common thing.

Sorry if that's not helpful. I hope you're okay

Sigma · 03-08-2010, 10:44 AM

I know they're fussy about appointments because of the targets pushing them not to give appointments more than 24 hours ahead - but try talking to your Dr, they should be able to come up with something...

Bleeding Angel · 03-08-2010, 11:25 PM

usally doctors themselfs can give appointments weeks ahead, the reception can only give them xx days ahead, so ask the doctor, or get an appointment a week earlier than you need one.

quautia · 04-08-2010, 09:44 AM

I spoke to GP yesterday who'd put my script in for collection by the pharmacy, which will deliver it to me. I can't remember what day it collects, it is only one day a week, so I might have a long wait. Today is the 5th day without any medication, and I'm wondering if it would just be easier to come off them completely.