))Denise((
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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
I guess I was lucky, when my Doctor first prescribed the metformin, she got out the exemption form, filled what she need to in and gave it me to show to the Chemist, where I was give the tablets for free straight off and just told that they could only really do it the once so I would have to fill in what I need to and send it off straight away. The card came quickly and I haven't had to pay for prescriptions since.
Then I guess I'm the lucky one ;-)Your DN is misinformed - the regulations state diet controlled diabetics are not eligible
Then I guess I'm the lucky one ;-)
I have a medical exemption card which you should get if your medication is for your diabetes. Mine lasts for 7 years although I won't need it when it runs out next time as I will be over 60 and will get free prescriptions anyway. Mind you they have put up the retirement age so whats to say they won't stop free prescriptions for over 60's. Definitely ask your GP or DNS about getting a medical exemption card. My GP told me about it as soon as I had to take medication for my diabetes so I am surprised yours didn't tell you.Does anyone know how I can get one please? So annoying paying for all my medication, Im on low income too. Im NOT a cheapskate
I suspect your surgery have got it wrong you need to ring the exemption line to be sureOk so just to be certain I just phoned my practice and because I'm on meds for high BP and that can be linked to my diabetes that's why I'm exempt. I'm not going to rock the boat anymore than that.