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lynneh
#1 Posted : Tuesday, May 01, 2012 1:31:08 PM Quote
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Hi there,

My local surgery has just informed me that they will no longer issue three-month prescriptions for my MTX, despite having done so for the past three years. This is not being done on medical grounds but is purely to save money. Have I just been lucky so far, or does everyone else have to pay for monthly prescriptions?

Best wishes,
Lynne
Rose-B
#2 Posted : Tuesday, May 01, 2012 2:53:21 PM Quote
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Hello

I pay for my prescriptions by monthly d debit, because of the amount I take it works
out cheaper.

I cannot answer your query regarding the mtx though

Rose

zena_mary
#3 Posted : Tuesday, May 01, 2012 2:53:29 PM Quote
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hi Lynne,

Not good is it! My surgery do not seem to give out more than a months supply of drugs at a time for anything, even folic acid, I just get the four tablets. I am just wondering whether it would pay you to pay a one off annual subscription. I haven't a clue now how much that would cost but I know my brother used to do this and it worked out much less expensive for him. I suppose it depends if you have to pay for other drugs too. I live in Wales so do not pay, not that I think this is a good way for public health funds to be spent, particlarly when folk are refused life extending drugs for cancer etc. but thats how it is.

Sorry, it is maddening. Zena x.
dorat
#4 Posted : Tuesday, May 01, 2012 3:47:35 PM Quote
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Hi Lynne,

I think you have been lucky with the mtx because I have never had more than one months supply at a time.
I don't pay now as I am 62 but I used to get an annual prepayment certificate, and as Rose says you can pay for these monthly. It's worth it if you are prescribed 2 or more items a month. It has saved me a fortune over the years.

Doreen xx
Merielpb
#5 Posted : Tuesday, May 01, 2012 4:12:32 PM Quote
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I think you have been lucky. My GP told me they would not issue more than 4 weeks MTX because it is toxic and they don't want people stockpiling it. A 12 month PPC is £104
suzanne_p
#6 Posted : Tuesday, May 01, 2012 4:20:19 PM Quote
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i've never had more than one month's Methotrexate at a time,

i take a whole heap of drugs unrelated to my RA ... so like Rose i pay a direct debit over a year and it works out a whole lot cheaper,

Suzanne
RichC
#7 Posted : Tuesday, May 01, 2012 6:51:52 PM Quote
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Hiya Lynne ...
If you are in England look at options here these include low income scheme and Pre payment schemes (3 month and Yearly .
If you live in Wales or Scotland the rules are different.

Hope this helps :) Rich :)
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Sue10
#8 Posted : Tuesday, May 01, 2012 7:18:55 PM Quote
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Hi Lynne

My doctor gives me two months prescriptions at a time but I still buy an annual pre payment card paying monthly because by the time you add the antibiotics for the infections it works out cheaper.

Best Wishes

Sue
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smith-j
#9 Posted : Tuesday, May 01, 2012 7:25:04 PM Quote
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Hi Lynne

My GP practice will only prescribe Methotrexate for a month at a time.

I have to take loads of drugs so I have signed up for the yearly prescription card and pay by direct debit monthly. It costs me just over £10.00. My GP even puts my shower wash and face wash on prescription as I suffer from rosecea and dry skin and will all the drugs I take, I save a fortune and don't really miss the money coming out of my account.

Jackie
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Maria_R
#10 Posted : Wednesday, May 02, 2012 3:18:57 PM Quote
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My gp only issues monthly prescriptions for everything. I have a yearly pre payment card as well- saves me quite a bit as I have several items every month- not just the RA drugs.

Maria
jeanb
#11 Posted : Wednesday, May 02, 2012 3:47:28 PM Quote
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I know how unhappy I was when I had to pay for MTX monthly. Now I'm of pensionable age, I no longer pay. (Whether or not that's fair is another issue.) However, I think it may have something to do with making sure your bloods are OK before you are given another supply. Things can go wrong very quickly on MTX and we mustn't forget about the NHS money, of course. Bloomin robbers!
lynneh
#12 Posted : Wednesday, May 02, 2012 6:37:59 PM Quote
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Hi all,

Thank you so much for your replies - I now realise that I have been very fortunate to get three-monthly prescriptions. I have, however, written a very cross letter to my MP because it's not fair that people with long-term conditions should be out of pocket as well. Don't suppose it will make a scrap of difference, but at least it's made me feel better!

Lynne
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Anne-P
#13 Posted : Wednesday, May 02, 2012 9:55:46 PM Quote
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Hi Lynne

I used to buy an annual pre-payment certificate as it worked out much cheaper. I have 20 different drugs each month!!

My daughter is a student with no income so she as an exemption H2 certificate.. Well worth getting it you have a low income.

I now have an underactive thyroid so now qualify for free prescriptions. My Dr seems to be happy prescribing a couple of months of most things each time to save me having to keep going back... but it may be just because he's nice to me!!

Take care
Anne
Naomi1
#14 Posted : Wednesday, May 02, 2012 11:49:15 PM Quote
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As I have to get 12 different drugs each month, the pre payment certificate makes things cheaper for me. I think it's about £105 per year. My injectable Mtx is delivered free to my door and I don't think there is a charge for the drug in this form. Best wishes, Naomi.
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