Ridicilous cost of an inhaler!

VfM4meplse

GlasweJen wrote: »

Unbeknown to most customers, if they don't supply proof we cross the "evidence not supplied" box on the back and the prescription can be pulled for investigation.

Works a lot better if you write PLEASE INVESTIGATE on the reverse!

The requirement for the contractor to check means that no-one is denied their drugs, but for some there are consequences.

MrsE_2

GlasweJen wrote: »

Unbeknown to most customers, if they don't supply proof we cross the "evidence not supplied" box on the back and the prescription can be pulled for investigation.

OP can your doctor not prescribe you ventolins on one script? You'd still pay £7.20 but you'd get 2 for the price of 1.

Personally I think evidence should be supplied to get the free prescription.

Daisygirl

I get free prescriptions as I have to take Thyroxine every day, so all my prescriptions are free for some reason, whatever I'm prescribed. I have a white NHS card with my name and certificate number on. It gets renewed every 5 years.

The Boots my prescriptions are sent to have noted it on their computer so when I go in to collect it or give them a prescription all I have to do is tick the box on the back that I've a prescription exemption thingy. Only occasionally have they asked for it, if for example they're particularly busy or there's someone in a bad mood serving, lol.

spike7451

Maybe you should all write to your MP's as over here in Northern Ireland,prescription charges were phased out last year so all medicines ect done on a prescription are now free.

GlasweJen

The exemption for students is outlined on the back of the prescription and reads (in scotland)

The patient is ....
B - aged 16, 17 or 18 and in full time education