prescriptions

  1. Capt-Slog

    Type 1 Free NHS Prescriptions for over 60's

    Hi, I went to pickup my repeat prescription from the Pharmacy today as normal. Insulin, Libre Sensors and Warfarin (for another non-diabetes illness). The assistant looked at my NHS Medical Exemption Certificate and told me that it was about to expire on the 7th of December 22. I panicked, and...
  2. Y

    Visiting the UK

    Hi! I'm a type 1 diabetic visiting the UK for a few months. I'll be bringing with me a 90-Day supply of insulin which is the most my insurance provider is willing to give me at a time, but I'll be in the UK for 5 or 6 months. Can anyone guide me on how a non-UK Native might go about getting...
  3. Y

    Type 1 I'm Moving To England, What Do I Need To Get Prescriptions

    Hello, I'm going to uni (probably in Leicester) and I wanna move this or next month. The problem is that I don't know what to do with insulin and all the pump accessories. Basically, I have no idea what I should bring with me (from Poland). As far as I know I can register to a local GP without...
  4. kitsunerin

    Prescription Costs

    Hey guys! Ever since I got diagnosed (17 years ago) I have had free prescriptions. Most my life I lived in Wales and had free prescriptions, dental and eye care. I have been in England for three years and I am honestly so confused. I am not on any benefits, although I cannot work due to...
  5. Postleneo

    Another daft question!?!

    Picked up my repeat prescription the other day comprising of 4 vials of Fiasp insulin and test strips. As the chemist handed them over she says "do you pay for your prescriptions?" My response was no.... I wish I did" chemist says "so you'd rather pay for them" I said "yes... If I did I wouldn't...
  6. tuttiruthi

    Lancets available on the NHS

    Hi All, I'd love to know if anyone in the UK is able to get Accuchek Multiclix lancets on the NHS? I have just moved home after living in Australia where I was using Multiclix, and I really like them as you only have to change the drum when it runs out rather than the lancet every time. The GP...
  7. O

    Charged for an emergency prescription in Scotland - anything i can do?

    Looking for any advice anyone may have! I live in Scotland so I am entitled to free prescriptions, I am also a fairly new T1 diabetic (diagnosed in July 2016). Last week, my usual doctor and pharmacy got my repeat prescription wrong, I received ketone testing strips instead of usual test...