medical exemption form?

[merlin2k]

Hi,I have had my first diabetic nurse visit today and I was told that they dont like to give T2s strips so looks like I will have to buy a different bg monitor with cheaper strips as I am still in the food experimenting stage.The receptionist also said that I am not entitled to an exemption form as I am not a T1 diabetic. I am on 1 metformin a day to start with ,from today, so I thought i would be,or have I got it wrong?Would it be a good idea to speak to the doctor do you think? Any information would be gratefully received.

[Grazer]

Doesnt matter if you're type 1 or 2, thats definite. You get a certificate for free prescriptions as a diabetic if youre on medication, and I'm 98% sure that metformin counts for "medication"

[hallii]

I agree with Grazer, on medication for diabetes and you should get a form from the doctor.

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[swimmer2]

Yes, you are entitled to a medical exemption certificate - only diabetics on diet alone don't.

http://www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/Healthcost ... costs.aspx

[norwichbondy]

go back to your doctor if you are T2 you get free prescriptions for your medication its down to your doctor what else you can have as everything in this wounderful country its down to money when i was first diagnoised i was limited to strips the test kit now should be i-sens caresens n all strips and lancets are cheaper but its still down to your local authoity to spend its money try 08008815423 support line you might be able to get some free samples and by the way you can claim back you vat on these as you have a disabling condition advice service for this is 08450109000 keep pushing

[merlin2k]

Thanks to all of you for your quick replies I will phone to speak to the doctor tomorrow,I'm just finding it confusing as to who to ask for supplies at the surgery but going from your advice it is most likely the doctor himself.
Norwichbondy, is the i-sens the test kit given out by some doctors?
Thanks again for your advice ,I really dont know what I would have done without this forum

[LaughingHyena]

FWIW my doctors did not have copies of the form for the free prescriptions card, there is a phone number on the link above I would ring and get a copy sent to you, then it just has to go to the doctors for them to sign it. In my case I left it with the reception desk and it was passed on to a doc to sign, I didn't need to make an appointment to get it done.

The medical exepmtion is for all your prescriptions too, not just the D related medications.

[xyzzy]

Hi merlin2k. You are entitled to free prescriptions as T2 so go get what is owing to you.

When you do get one then look at it VERY CAREFULLY. Here's what they sent me the first time

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Had my local pharmacist on the floor when I presented it to him!

[hanadr]

I had a medical exemption fom when I was young enough to qualify. Now I get Old age exemption.

[norwichbondy]

its the one my local authority is giving to people i think they might have a good deal with them lol but the strips are good because they are non coded

[rak2]

The girl at my chemists gave me an exemption form to fill in and get the doctor to sign, which she did, no problem. Although neither doctor I saw mentioned it to me about filling in the form.

[anna29]

Hi merlin2k. You are entitled to free prescriptions as T2 so go get what is owing to you.

When you do get one then look at it VERY CAREFULLY. Here's what they sent me the first time

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Had my local pharmacist on the floor when I presented it to him!

This made me smile ...
Love posts like this one!
Anna.

[merlin2k]

Hi merlin2k. You are entitled to free prescriptions as T2 so go get what is owing to you.

When you do get one then look at it VERY CAREFULLY. Here's what they sent me the first time

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Had my local pharmacist on the floor when I presented it to him!

Xyzzy That is sooo funny really cheered me up
Thanks again everyone for all the advice ,very,very much appreciated

[xyzzy]

The most embarrassing thing is I never noticed! Just stuffed it in my wallet and forgot about it. Wasn't until they sent a replacement and a grovelling apology two weeks later that it came to light.

Hope you got or get it sorted out soon.

[swimmer2]

I had a similar problem at a local optician. The girl behind the desk ticked Maternity Exemption instead of medical exemption on the forms that they send through to get the eye test charges back. About 3 weeks later I received a bill (from some NHS legal dept) in the post for the eye test plus £100 fine - accompanied by a threatening letter saying that they'd instruct bailiffs if I didn't pay etc etc..

I phoned the NHS department person and was told I had tried to defraud the NHS and it was a £100 spot fine or I could go to court. It took 2 days of threatening the optician with legal action before they'd admit their mistake and sort it out.

I clearly wasn't the only person needing their eyes tested.