Topic: How often do you get HRT for a prescription? (Read 1644 times)

Dallies · « **on:** September 26, 2021, 10:08:42 AM »

Hi, I was hoping to find out how often people get their HRT. I’m wondering whether I may be better getting an annual pre paid prescription certificate.
I have 3 sprays of Lenzetto, utrogstan amd have now been prescribed testogel.
Many thanks
D xx

CLKD · « **Reply #1 on:** September 26, 2021, 11:45:21 AM »

Ask at your GP Surgery? I had a pre-paid cert which covered everything requied: regularly ADs and anti-anxiety meds., now I'm over 60 it's free ;-).

Hopeful · « **Reply #2 on:** September 26, 2021, 11:46:55 AM »

My gp prescribed HRT patches every 6 months

Dallies · « **Reply #3 on:** September 26, 2021, 12:17:26 PM »

My GP said she could do a repeat for every 2 months but I wonder if that’s a regional thing or National l. Seems a bit unfair if some people have to pay for 2 prescription charges every 2 months and some people 6 months 🤔

Dotty · « **Reply #4 on:** September 26, 2021, 01:24:38 PM »

I get 3 months at a time… 2 prescriptions - Oestrogel and Utrogestan.

Katejo · « **Reply #5 on:** September 26, 2021, 01:47:28 PM »

Quote from: Dallies on September 26, 2021, 12:17:26 PM

My GP said she could do a repeat for every 2 months but I wonder if that’s a regional thing or National l. Seems a bit unfair if some people have to pay for 2 prescription charges every 2 months and some people 6 months 🤔

I only get 2 months at a time. Sure my practice wouldn't allowe any more

Hopeful · « **Reply #6 on:** September 26, 2021, 01:59:26 PM »

In fact my last prescription for femsevern conti patches was for 48 patches which is 48 weeks! I think it was a mistake!
However they never stay on a whole week so won’t last that long.

Taz2 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 26, 2021, 04:38:49 PM »

I only get a month at a time.

sheila99 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 26, 2021, 05:45:37 PM »

I get 2 months, I've asked for 3 but they won't change it.

VictoryV · « **Reply #9 on:** September 26, 2021, 06:03:11 PM »

I get 3 months.

shrosphirelass · « **Reply #10 on:** September 26, 2021, 06:41:19 PM »

I'm lucky that I get 6 months of HRT and vagifem. I still get a prepayment becaus of additional meds. Did people know they have consulted about changing the free prescription age to pension age eg 67 for me?

Taz2 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 26, 2021, 06:46:20 PM »

Yes I read that!

Taz x

Dallies · « **Reply #12 on:** September 26, 2021, 06:59:17 PM »

It’s definitely varied in prescription allowances. I’ll be getting a prepaid annual prescription from now on. Thanks all xx

suzysunday · « **Reply #13 on:** October 03, 2021, 02:29:03 PM »

Yes I read about charging for prescription up to pension age. There is a lot of opposition. Seems unfair when in Wales and Scotland everyone gets free prescriptions. There is pressure for her prescriptions to be made free and has a reading or something in parliament soon so that's hopeful.

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