Canesten cream unavailable for prescription

[Rachox]

But is that only the over 60's

No it isn’t, I’m under 60.

 

[Pinkorchid]

If all diabetics regardless of age get all medications including those not for diabetes free why are some people having to buy their thrush treatment if they are entitled to it free

 

[Grumpy ole thing]

But is that only for the over 60's or do the under 60's still get all their medications free even if it is not for their diabetes

That's anyone, any age with a valid medical exemption certificate which if you are diabetic on diabetic meds (not diet only) gives you all your prescriptions free...and I certainly aint telling @Rachox you think she's over 60...
try here for info:-
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/exemption-certificates/medical-exemption-certificates

 

[Grumpy ole thing]

If all diabetics regardless of age get all medications including those not for diabetes free why are some people having to buy their thrush treatment if they are entitled to it free

that will be down to the GP or CCGs prescribing decisions. you cant have anything for free, ony items from the prescribing formulary. They wouldn't prescribe plasters, or lip salve for example.

 

[Pinkorchid]

that will be down to the GP or CCGs prescribing decisions. you cant have anything for free, ony items from the prescribing formulary. They wouldn't prescribe plasters, or lip salve for example.

Yes I understand that things like that would not be on a free prescription but surely the thrush treatment should be especially for those who suffer from it quite lot

 

[Grumpy ole thing]

It's a GPs/practice decision. Every prescription costs the NHS £5 before you add on the cost of the meds, and a lot of medication which can be bought over the counter is no longer being prescribed. If the op has free prescriptions it might be worth them explaining that to the receptionist, practice manager or GP especially as diabetes is the cause of recurrent infections.

 

[heli2010]

coconut oil is superior for thrush, canesten can be given for nail or foot fungle as for a large tube