I couldn't understand why my Metformin ran out way ahead of any other prescribed meds. The answer was simple, the prescription amount had been halved, it was still 2 x 2 500mg per day, just one months supply. No warning which is irritating. When I discovered who had halved it I could see where the breakdown in communication was.
So I asked at the surgery I was told that an external pharmacist had audited all the prescriptions and reduced the number of tablets being prescribed, where they thought fit. Supposedly a cost saving exercise, which makes no sense whatsoever. I have to renew the prescription every month, instead of two months (minimal cost to me, just a pain in the neck). The GP has to sign two scripts (significant increase in workload as Metformin is commonly prescribed to type IIs). My local pharmacist has to dispense twice the number of scripts (significant increase as for GP). So, where's the cost saving?
I would be interested in discovering how many people who are prescribed Metformin are experience the same sort of nonsense.
I'm not.
A few years ago I was changed from 3monthly metformin to monthly (4wks). Due to different endocrinologist and my burn out.
I prefer monthly as my prescriptions get delivered. They already look like a Chinese takeaway delivery. Ha ha
I'd ask GP to change back to 3 monthly if possible and if what you want.
Just returned on mine on Monday but have a month's supply already in my cupboard.
I hear many subscribers miss a tablet or 2 over their years of use. Some have it prescribed and refuse to take it and its sitting in their cupboard.
Ive been off metformin 3 months and I've missed its benefit every day. Having to inject more insulin and higher fbgs and other bgs. I've added 2st. Missed periods and been on an emotional roller-coaster of hormone changes. Oh and of course the old fashioned pregnant like tummy. Hugely affecting my bad back.
After a few days I feel huge improvement.
I need 17 different items which need issuing by prescription.
I'm thankful not all issued 3 monthly otherwise my kitchen cupboards would become a miniature chemist. Then there's the other 3 members of the family.
Mr ickihun still gets his 2 meds 3 monthly.