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Pharmacy refusal to sell thrush medication

EllieM said:
Aside from the traditional location if my bgs have been running high for a while, I also sometimes get it very mildly under my breasts. (Sorry if that's TMI). I find the cream is very handy for heat induced rashes.

My wild guess is that chemists want people to get checked for diabetes if you present with it, but if you are already diabetic then what is the point? But a request as to whether this is a recurring problem and if so have you seen a doctor seems to be age independent...
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Hi I suffer from redness and itching under breast and under tummy, found the perfect treatment for me is called My Trusty Sunflower Moisturising Cream. Made by NHS for patients recovering from surgery and burns and profits from the sales go back to the NHS
had Problems trying to buy canestan from Boots even when explaining it is recommended by my Dermatologist to buy it for thighs itching due to psoriasis so buy it now from eBay or Amazon
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Yes! i can say if your over 60 you need a doctors prescription if female or male. while at Tesco's pharmacy the other day i asked for a tube , was asked if i was diabetic to which i answered "Yes" was told in that case No, was then asked my age answered 70 was again told NO ...... told to see doctor for prescription !!!!
 
This is what I can add to my delivery or click and collect from Tesco. The only limitation seems to be no substitutions will be made. Plus of course you need to be 18 or over to receive the shopping.

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Its not just women that get thrush, when on tablets it was a real problem for me and tesco pharmacy were particularly unhelpful .
Fortunately I'm not the shy retiring type so when asked "what's it for and what type of canistan do you want" I announced in a loud voice its for my (male chicken) I'll show you if you like.
Ii was recently prescribed Daktarin cream an antifungal cream.
Tesco pharmacy said it didn't exist it was a gell and they wouldn't supply it, she said "And don't come back here for it !"
Boots said there was supply issues
Lloyd's were out of stock.
Thakfully an independently owned pharmacy on the other side of town had some old stock.
Pharmacists have been given some extra powers recently and it seems to have gone to some of their heads.
 
RoVic said:
Yes! i can say if your over 60 you need a doctors prescription if female or male. while at Tesco's pharmacy the other day i asked for a tube , was asked if i was diabetic to which i answered "Yes" was told in that case No, was then asked my age answered 70 was again told NO ...... told to see doctor for prescription !!!!
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I was told if a medicine was available over the counter a Dr wast to prescribe it.
But if you get it on prescription over 60 or diabetic it's free.
 
Boots wouldn't sell me canesten because I'm over 60 and diabetic, even though the canesten was being bought for someone who isn't over 60 and isn't diabetic. That makes no difference.

This is as expected given the way the regulation is drafted - the prohibition is absolute on the sale by the pharmacy, not on use, although it's the use that they're trying to control.
 
Rachel_H said:
Hi everybody,

My bg is a little awry at the moment and I have thrush. this is a common problem when my bg has been uncontrolled for a few days.

I went to get some canestan to sort it out but the girl on the till refused to sell it to me as I was over 60! ( I’m 62). How long has this been a thing?

I spoke to the pharmacist who relented but for goodness sake! He wanted me to have a review…(so no time soon then). I said that I had my problem now and it needed sorting out now.
This was at Boots
Anybody else experienced this? Any thoughts? Tips (apart from ‘say you’re 58).

TIA
Rachel
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I've been asked if I have any health problems. I give them my list then they say oh you have diabetes we can't give it to you go back to your doctor, it's been a few different chemists. My doctor doesn't know why.
 
I have had same problem with various Boots so now buy fro eBay or Amazon they may ask why you need it and I said recommrnded by dermatology consultant they were happy with that
 
Rachel_H said:
Hi everybody,

My bg is a little awry at the moment and I have thrush. this is a common problem when my bg has been uncontrolled for a few days.

I went to get some canestan to sort it out but the girl on the till refused to sell it to me as I was over 60! ( I’m 62). How long has this been a thing?

I spoke to the pharmacist who relented but for goodness sake! He wanted me to have a review…(so no time soon then). I said that I had my problem now and it needed sorting out now.
This was at Boots
Anybody else experienced this? Any thoughts? Tips (apart from ‘say you’re 58).

TIA
Rachel
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Hi Rachel
This could be post menopausal dryness which can be treated with cream and pessaries.
 
I buy it in Tesco..........they keep it in a sealed box on the shelf and I just go to the till where somebody opens it for me.
 
I have just been asked my age when trying to buy thrush cream - first time ever. She asked the pharmacist who said no but I wasn't able to explain I had it because of my diabetes & the type of medication I am on as I didn't get to speak to the pharmacist. Told to call in at the doctors & they would sort it. It is a Friday afternoon & no chance of seeing a doctor for about 3/4 weeks. I drove to the next town & bought some with no one asking my age which was quicker than driving to my doctors in a village to be told no one could see me to prescribe it..
 
Rachel_H said:
Hi everybody,

My bg is a little awry at the moment and I have thrush. this is a common problem when my bg has been uncontrolled for a few days.

I went to get some canestan to sort it out but the girl on the till refused to sell it to me as I was over 60! ( I’m 62). How long has this been a thing?

I spoke to the pharmacist who relented but for goodness sake! He wanted me to have a review…(so no time soon then). I said that I had my problem now and it needed sorting out now.
This was at Boots
Anybody else experienced this? Any thoughts? Tips (apart from ‘say you’re 58).

TIA
Rachel
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I’m a 59 y/o male on forixiga which makes you urinate sugar. A side effect is thrush.
I have the same problem I cannot buy thrush, at the Tesco Express in Rotherham it was on the shelf in security boxes but removed from sale for the lady in front of me and myself.

If I tell the truth that I’m diabetic then I’m refused even though of the Forixiga side effects.

I’m told to improve my Diabetic health and to take it up with a Doctor. In Melton Mowbray this is about 6 weeks waiting for an appointment.

I’ve mentioned this to my diabetic nurse but Cannesten is not added to my prescription.

The only way is for my wife to obtain it and say it is for herself.

This is embarrassing and humiliating in busy shops.

6 weeks to wait with thrush is what I’d be stuck with.

PW
 
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