Availability on Prescription.

dilligaf1701 · 31-01-2011, 10:34

Is there a list or something that I can refer to to see if I can get a specific item on prescription?

I am after a humapen memoir.

Cheers, Dilli

Peter_ · 31-01-2011, 10:37

Try here for advice www.trafford.nhs.uk/files/.../Introduction%20to%20insulin_v02.pdf -

or scroll down to it here http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=hum...74a698b7263073

dilligaf1701 · 31-01-2011, 10:41

Cheers,

I did a bit of googling but can't seem to find a definate answer.

I guess the best thing to do would be to call the dr's

Peter_ · 31-01-2011, 10:43

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Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

Cheers,

I did a bit of googling but can't seem to find a definate answer.

I guess the best thing to do would be to call the dr's

That link says its available on UK prescription and you can buy one elsewhere but I would ask the GP to be honest.

**Kymmy** · 31-01-2011, 10:44

Any medicine can be got via prescription, the issue is if there is a cheaper alternative and also is the medicine being used for it's recommended usage.

Most GP's though will argue but they can prescribe any medicine that is certified in the UK. Previously they used to have to get an OK for the costing from the PCT, now I believe it's more in their own hands

Peter_ · 31-01-2011, 10:45

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Originally Posted by Kymmy

Any medicine can be got via prescription, the issue is if there is a cheaper alternative and also is the medicine being used for it's recommended usage.

Most GP's though will argue but they can prescribe any medicine that is certified in the UK. Previously they used to have to get an OK for the costing from the PCT, now I believe it's more in their own hands

Its a diabetic injection pen in this case so should be available from his GP, but I know what you mean.

dilligaf1701 · 31-01-2011, 10:46

I have not had to pay for a pen before, but this is not what I would call a standard one which is why I was wondering.

I am after the memory feature especially as sometimes I have even forgotton if I have taken a shot.

edit - it does take the cartridges I use in my current pen.

**Kymmy** · 31-01-2011, 10:48

The fact that it's digital with an injection memory might be considered an extravagance that doesn't have anything to do with the medicine delivery especially when there are cheaper pens out there. If though you can show a valid reason as to why you need this pen then they should be able to prescribe it..

Forgetting though might not be an excuse as a small dairy can be just as effective at ticking off when you;ve had a shot

Angua · 31-01-2011, 10:51

According to cks.nhs.uk The HumaPen Memoir is available on prescription.

dilligaf1701 · 31-01-2011, 11:10

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Originally Posted by Angua

According to cks.nhs.uk The HumaPen Memoir is available on prescription.

That's great cheers

**Kymmy** · 31-01-2011, 12:28

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Originally Posted by Angua

According to cks.nhs.uk The HumaPen Memoir is available on prescription.

That though still doesn't mean that a GP will prescribe it.. Sorry to say but saving money is more important to a ot of GP's than a patient's convenience.

dilligaf1701 · 31-01-2011, 12:29

If it was just for my 'convenience' I wouldn't be after one.

**Kymmy** · 31-01-2011, 12:34

Surely forgetting if you've taken is cured the same if you write it down somewhere or the pen remembers it for you.. As a remembering pen is an expensive but convinient option compared to you writing it down somewhere a lot of GP's will label it as such.

It's like birth control, the pill easy cheap and easy, patches are more expensive and implants are the most expensive but the most convinient for those who don't remember.. A GP will push you towards tablets unless something else dictates otherwise, then he'll choose the patches and if all else fails he'll choose the implant. His choice will be purely be dependant on costs and nothing else.

Some GP's will be very anal like that, others will give you what you want as long as your reasons are valid.. I hope your GP like mine is the 2nd option

dilligaf1701 · 31-01-2011, 12:42

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Originally Posted by Kymmy

Surely forgetting if you've taken is cured the same if you write it down somewhere or the pen remembers it for you.. As a remembering pen is an expensive but convinient option compared to you writing it down somewhere a lot of GP's will label it as such.

Not really no. I am already getting help with my memory issues from the gp and I doubt having it all in a diary will help - although I have tried that by having a notification as to when to take it pop up on my phone and other devices.

The pen remembering and writing it down are two seperate things though. One is dependent on me remembering to DO it and the other is not. What I'm trying to say here is at times I would even forget to put down if I'd taken it

(Things are gettnig that bad with it at the moment).

Some of the medication I get is definately under the 'not /needed/' catagory - but I'm not going to mention that here

Anyway we shall see what he says, if I can't get it on prescription I shall buy one anyway.

**Kymmy** · 31-01-2011, 12:51

Yes and I did say in post #8

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If though you can show a valid reason as to why you need this pen then they should be able to prescribe it..

Not everyone can use the forgetful excuse, others can.. My answer was a generic one as to if they'll prescribe an item or not and what conditions may be attached to it

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I've even heard of a GP when asked for birth control implants asking a person "Do you have a smart phone?" when the patient answered YES they were told to use that to remember with.. As I said..some are anal...others are not