My injections are being delivered by bupa home health care. They are delivering 12 weeks worth at a time. When the lady phoned to arrange the first delivery she assured me that they always used unmarked vans to deliver. I was at work the day they made their first delivery so I arranged with the lady that I would leave the garage open they would leave it in there and lock it and post the key through the front door. Future deliveries (according to the calendar they sent) should be on days I don't work so I might get to meet some of the drivers!

I know it is early days but so far I think it is working well. I haven't felt sick at all and only slightly tired on Tuesday - nothing compared to the side effects of the tablets. I just need to keep my fingers crossed it works on the RA.

Becky

I am completely confused about prescriptions. I have sulphazalazine (and mtx tablets when I took them) and folic acid prescribed by the hospital and they prescribe 12 weeks worth at a time but for some reason they can't prescribe the diclofenac or iron tablets I take (although initially prescribed by my consultant) so I have to get these from the GP and they will only prescribe 4 weeks worth.

I am not with Bupa but my nhs trust out source providing mtx injections to this company. Don't know why but I'm not complaining.

When I pick up my meds from the chemist I have to order what I want the next time. MTX and folic acid is never on there and I have to ask for the chemist to write it down so I can order it. I did ask at my GP's why it is never printed on the repeat bit and was told (can't remember exactly what was said) but because it's classed as an acute/toxic drug I have to request it, then the doctor has to OK this having checked that I have had my blood test done. Fair enough I thought at least they are checking that I should still be taking the drug and that my bloods are alright.

I have never been asked at the chemist for my MTX booklet, I always take it with me. The last time I went to get my meds. there was a note from the doctors asking if I would contact them to confirm that I was having my bloods done. I had an appointment with a practise nurse the next day for my flu jab so I took the booklet with me to show her. She looked up my bloods on the computer and told me that there was nothing there since 2008. So what do you make of that then?

Paula

Just thought I'd let you all know that I have just done the first injection all on my own. I felt a bit clumsy and awkward but it was fine. I guess the more times I do it the less clumsy I'll feel.

Thank you all for your help and support.

Becky