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Diabetic medication
- Thread starter jock33
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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
If you are metformin you should be exempt from script charges - you need your GP to fill in a form for you then you'll get an exemption card then ALL your prescriptions will be free.
I agree. If you are T2, you should be on getting prescriptions but, the cost of the drug is not linked to the prescription cost. The prescription cost is the same regardless of what the drug costs so, if you must pay, it is best to get as large of a supply as possible.
phil1966
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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
The prescription charge is a fixed amount for any medication and does not reflect the cost of the medication being dispensed but is, in effect, nothing more than a notional charge that helps fund the NHS.
In some cases the cost of the medication will be lower and in some cases it will be much, much higher
In some cases the cost of the medication will be lower and in some cases it will be much, much higher
Heretic1
Well-Known Member
If you are Rxed an antibiotic - the chances are the cost to the NHS is literally pennies.
If for example you are Rxed some of the more specialised Drugs for Rheunatoid Arthritis the cost to the NHS is £800 per month .... some drugs even higher.
As alluded to - those who do have to pay make a nominal contribution irrespective of the cost.
Incidentally you can request a Dr gives you a private Rx and then you would pay the reflective price .... However ... and there is always a BUT - the GP can charge you for this, and the pharmacy will charge you a dispensing fee - and put a mark up on the drug which usually negates any saving.
If for example you are Rxed some of the more specialised Drugs for Rheunatoid Arthritis the cost to the NHS is £800 per month .... some drugs even higher.
As alluded to - those who do have to pay make a nominal contribution irrespective of the cost.
Incidentally you can request a Dr gives you a private Rx and then you would pay the reflective price .... However ... and there is always a BUT - the GP can charge you for this, and the pharmacy will charge you a dispensing fee - and put a mark up on the drug which usually negates any saving.
Bluetit1802
Legend
Diabetics on medication for diabetes are not required to pay any prescription charge - at least not in England. You can get an exemption card and will not have to pay for any prescriptions for any medications for any illness.
