William6607
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Has anyone used a Optipen Pro 1, I went to collect my prescription and got a optipen instead of my Lantus. I had an appointment to see a diabetic nurse the next day, so I asked about the optipen (I was told to ask the chemist?) we just make-up the prescriptions says the chemist, Can I return it??? The chemist asked if the pen had any needles in it, yes the 2 new sealed needles that came with it; I've only opened the box to see what it was! Its brand new, I have to destroy it if it's returned because of the needles red tape say's the chemist.
I ended up at prescription window where the junkies get their methadone trying to return or find why I had been given this new pen that I have no idea how to use, the lady at the window went to speak to a doctor, when she returned I was told it's to replace Lantus and the diabetic nurse would advise me about it's use....
In the end I got a prescription for Lantus and got to keep the optipen and a new appointment to see the diabetic nurse... one day they might give me the insulin cartridges that go in the pen. :roll:
I have been type 1 for almost 2 years without any problems, why do I need to change medication when I feel really fine.
Sorry for moaning
Alan
I ended up at prescription window where the junkies get their methadone trying to return or find why I had been given this new pen that I have no idea how to use, the lady at the window went to speak to a doctor, when she returned I was told it's to replace Lantus and the diabetic nurse would advise me about it's use....
In the end I got a prescription for Lantus and got to keep the optipen and a new appointment to see the diabetic nurse... one day they might give me the insulin cartridges that go in the pen. :roll:
I have been type 1 for almost 2 years without any problems, why do I need to change medication when I feel really fine.
Sorry for moaning
Alan