Private prescriptions

thisbee_81

cheers MATH!

i'm not sure it'll work cos i got my prescription from a consultant, but at least it has given me an avenue of investigation.

presumably the NHS doesn't agree with this sort of thing as it doesn't want to pay for private treatment. maybe there is some kind of loophole.

16011996

what is this ridiculous class inferiority hang up everyone has? i've just expressed myself in the most accurate manner english grammar allows and all you people can do is to flaunt your ignorance. could everyone restrict their comments to answering the question at hand, rather than highlighting their feelings of social inadequacy when anyone writes anything in a grammatically correct form.

;D ;D ;D

does grammatically correct not include capital letters at the start of sentences?

MATH

Should have made it more clear. My scrips also come from a consultant. I assume your GP refered you to a specialist and you then took the private route? It's worth a try anyhow

thisbee_81

thanks again math - the thing is tho that this drug can only be prescribed by a consultant. the waiting list for the NHS appointment was min. six months.

i think the decision on whether i can get subsequent scrips on the NHS will hinge on 'clinical necessity'. i'll have to look into how it works

cheers again

cathy_3

I dont want to be a misery guts but have you seen this

http://www.accutaneaction.com/

rushnowt

I dont want to be a misery guts but have you seen this

http://www.accutaneaction.com/

I'd actually seen it but thought it wise not to bring it to the attention of the originator of this post, after the insulting pm's I have concequently recieved from her/him since my first post.

Freebie_Hunter_2

I know someone (and this made national papers) who was in his prime and committed suicide from taking one of these acne drugs. Bad news those drugs.

I thought that as you were paying for private treatment it was a serious illness, so what's wrong with waiting on the NHS waiting list?

You want to find the cheapest way so can you really afford private treatment if you're looking for the cheapest supplier?
If you pay for private treatment you must expect to pay private prices.


Better still, don't go on the waiting list. You obviously have the money.

16011996

I'd actually seen it but thought it wise not to bring it to the attention of the originator of this post, after the insulting pm's I have concequently recieved from her/him since my first post.

RUSHNOWT, HAVE PM'D YOU.

lisyloo

I thought that as you were paying for private treatment it was a serious illness, so what's wrong with waiting on the NHS waiting list?

I think you have a misunderstanding about the usefulness of private treatment.
If you have a serious or urgent condition then you will receive fast and excellent treatment on the NHS.

Private treatment is most useful for conditions which are not necessarily serious but could cause a lot of pain or discomfort (and time off work) whilst waiting on the NHS list.
Classic examples are waiting 2 years for a wisdom tooth, cataract, hip or knee replacement.
These are not life threatening but can certainly affect quality of life and have long waiting lists.

Another big advantage to private treatment is that you can choose your date to fit in with other priorities for exmaple work, holidays, major family events etc.

My employer has always provided me with private medical insurance partly as a benefit but also to allow minimum time off work.

You want to find the cheapest way so can you really afford private treatment if you're looking for the cheapest supplier?

Well off or wealthy people can also enjoy money saving.
It is not the preserve of the cash constrained.

I have saved money off luxury items like hot tubs and cruises by employing money saving techniques.
Why wouldn't someone who is well off want to save money on their gas and electricity?
I take the view that I never know when my circumstances might change and I might need that money in the future (plus I enjoy saving money).

It is also worth bearing in mind that some people might be better off and able to afford luxuries precisely because they have been sensible with the money on other items.

Don't confuse money saving with cutting back. It's not the same thing at all.
Getting the best deal on a luxury car/cruise is a perfectly valid activity.

I get the feeling that it just grates a bit with some people that others are able to afford more than them i.e. jealously, which is not what this site it about.

thisbee_81

well said that person.

if i see a merc sl300 gull wing for £220,000 with one dealer and for £300,000 with another (ceteris paribus) then i'll buy the cheaper one. stands to reason.

now, this string has stretched to about 20 comments and only one has had anything very valuable to say about getting a cheap prescription. perhaps future posters could stick to this topic? safe