poprock wrote:This might be a stupid suggestion (and Tin, please tell me if it is), but might a local pharmacist be able to help you instead of your GP? They can prescribe some things and supply immediately - but I suppose it depends what the medication is and whether it’s within a pharmacist’s purview.
tin_robot wrote:poprock wrote:This might be a stupid suggestion (and Tin, please tell me if it is), but might a local pharmacist be able to help you instead of your GP? They can prescribe some things and supply immediately - but I suppose it depends what the medication is and whether it’s within a pharmacist’s purview.
You’ve pretty much answered your own question! Generally speaking you have to see a GP to access NHS prescriptions. There are some exceptions- the Govt introduced “Pharmacy First” about a year ago which allows trained chemists to prescribe for earache, sore throats, urine infections, sinusitis, impetigo, insect bites and shingles. I’m guessing that doesn’t help though. (And it’s been very controversial- with one region suspending it already…)
handsofblue wrote:tin_robot wrote:poprock wrote:This might be a stupid suggestion (and Tin, please tell me if it is), but might a local pharmacist be able to help you instead of your GP? They can prescribe some things and supply immediately - but I suppose it depends what the medication is and whether it’s within a pharmacist’s purview.
You’ve pretty much answered your own question! Generally speaking you have to see a GP to access NHS prescriptions. There are some exceptions- the Govt introduced “Pharmacy First” about a year ago which allows trained chemists to prescribe for earache, sore throats, urine infections, sinusitis, impetigo, insect bites and shingles. I’m guessing that doesn’t help though. (And it’s been very controversial- with one region suspending it already…)
Ooh, controversy! AMR? Mis/missed diagnoses? Safety netting? Short staffing? Where's the tea?
Accessed the service myself recently and got abx when I couldn't get a GP appt before the weekend. Had to go to a walk in the next week and sit in a waiting room for 4, looong hours to get more abx to clear my symptoms completely. So it kinda worked. Sample of 1.
Diluted Dante wrote:I know my Dad isn't happy with it.
hylian_elf wrote:I think my hayfever is finally kicking off. Later than usual.
davyK wrote:The mild ball ache is still there. Not worse but not better either. Still waiting on an ultrasound appointment on NHS. Have decided to go to the dark side and go private. We have a health plan we pay into and it turns out it will cover it. Have submitted the GP referral and my private health details just last week - will see what happens. FOr info - It would be £389 for the scan if I didn't have cover.davyK wrote:Heh. Doc is going to give me another course of anti-biotics. Have to knock the HiiT on the head. If no better then it's ultrasound time.
Paul the sparky wrote:I've had weapons grade lurgi for weeks now. Second time round this year, it lingers like fuck. Coughing and hacking up gruesome sludge, especially in the mornings and at night. Sense of smell coming and going too. It's not covid apparently, but it's not a normal cold that's for sure. I'm tired of being tired
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