Cheapest Hayfever medications 2008 article discussion: report deals here.

jdyarker

I've found Lidls and aldi do packs of 7 tablets, for under £1, much cheaper than other chemists!

kaydee

Sorry, but the chemist in Nottingham supplied 150 Loratadine tablets for £5.45 inc postage (see post 32) and from the table in post 43 Chemists-4-U are charging 88p for 30 tablets.
Sorry, but Aldi and Lidl at those prices aren't close!!

mickpriest

was in asda yesterday. they have a special on Galpharm loratidine hayfever tablets. 7 for 59p

Tirian

Interesting - but the list need some updating, I think!

I just bought, this morning in Superdrug, 4 packs of 14 generic brand ('galpharm') Cetirizine hydrochloride for £1.85 per pack, and BOGOF, making 92p per pack or 46p for 7 tablets. Easily the cheapest I've come across so far ... (on the high street)

uncletomcobbly

I started suffering from Hayfever about 10 years ago, in my twenties. For the last couple of years I've been using HayMax - an organic, drug-free pollen barrier for hay fever sufferers. It's a bit like lip salve, but you put it around the bottom of your nostrils and it's supposed to stop the pollen getting up your nose in the first place.

I'm really impressed with it - it actually works, although you do have to keep reapplying it every few hours. I haven't bought any antihistamine pills since. It comes in a small pot, which I've found lasts all season. You can get it in many health food/organic/fair trade shops, or similar websites online (e.g. naturalcollection.com).

elliestockman

I followed one of these deals without knowing exactly which active ingredient it is I need and now have a surplus of Cetirizine, which clearly isn't working for me.

Is there anybody there who would like to take them off my hands for a small donation?

Many thanks.

diehardred96

You don't have to buy heyfever syrups for children - go to the GP and ask for a prescription - you can get it all for free!!!!:T

heather38

don't forget the care at the chemist scheme. hayfever is listed as a minor ailment so if you get free prescriptions then you will also get them free on this scheme, saves waiting for a gps appointment

Joolz307

My Hubby has suffered for years with hayfever.

He gets hay asthma and has to use an inhaler when the grass really kicks in.

His eyes are constantly blood shot and weeping, nose is running, chest is tight, sneezing and coughing all day and night.

After trying everything perscribed and available over the counter he has never found anything that worked 100% until now.....

GRAZAX

Problem...

Its £90 for one months supply as you can't get it on a NHS perscription. He has to take his perscription to the chemist who then orders it for him.

It does work and he is like he is a different person. I no longer worry about him driving the car on the motorway and we are able to have the windows open around the house during the summer.

Does anyone know if this wonder drug is available cheaper anywhere or when its likely to be available for a NHS charge??

iwammb

Joolz307 wrote: »

Its £90 for one months supply as you can't get it on a NHS perscription. He has to take his perscription to the chemist who then orders it for him.
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Does anyone know if this wonder drug is available cheaper anywhere or when its likely to be available for a NHS charge??

It's listed on the Chemist Direct website (click here) as a single tablet for £2.63 - oh, and you need an NHS prescription for it before you can order it!!

As for why it's not available on prescription, that's down to the cost - plus (according to my limited research, at least) it's not proven to be effective against hayfever. The makers are also targeting PCT's (Primary Care Trusts - i.e. hospitals) rather than GP's, so until it's more widely known/accepted it's gonna make a big dent in your summer budget

I'm lucky (?).....I can get away with using the "el cheapo" Loratadine (just ordered another 6 months worth from Chemist-4-u - thanks for the tip, Martin!!).

Hope this helps you (and your hubby!),

Mark.