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[ATB]

So I have just picked up my first prescription for my Evorel and Utrogestan through NHS after being on it for 8 months through Newson. The doctor has only given me one month. Is this normal? I can’t afford that, that’s why I needed the NHS to prescribe it. It’s almost the same as going private. Why is everything such a god damn pain with the NHS and menopause. They left me struggling for 7 years till I had to go private and now I’ve got to pay every month for this? Im so upset by this.

[Dotty]

Hi you can buy a yearly or 3 monthly prescription prepayment certificate which works out cheaper if you have a lot of prescriptions to buy.

Some GPs will prescribe HRT for 3 months and others will only prescribe 1 month at a time . x

[ATB]

Thanks Dotty, I haven’t heard of this before and I see it saves me a bit but I may just stick with my private pharmacy as it’s roughly the same but I can get more at a time. It’s insane they think people can pay monthly charges like this. It’s £18 a month for something I need every single month!

[Flossieteacake]

Maybe you could send the DR a message to ask for a 3 month supply and say you cannot afford the prescription charge?

[ATB]

Yes, I’ve emailed just now and will see what they say. My husband collected it for me, otherwise I would of said something then. I am just shocked that GPs do this, when women need this long term every single month.

[Flossieteacake]

Yes, I’ve emailed just now and will see what they say. My husband collected it for me, otherwise I would of said something then. I am just shocked that GPs do this, when women need this long term every single month.

It is awful. It seemed there is a constant fight when it comes to HRT. I hope your DR agrees to giving you more.

[ATB]

Thank you. I think I’m just deflated. I was so happy that my new GP agreed to it that I didn’t think to ask how many months were being prescribed. I had a battle with my last one and went private, but thought finally I can get what I need and don’t need to keep using my savings. But this is only marginally cheaper than private. The NHS is so hopeless.

[Flossieteacake]

Thank you. I think I’m just deflated. I was so happy that my new GP agreed to it that I didn’t think to ask how many months were being prescribed. I had a battle with my last one and went private, but thought finally I can get what I need and don’t need to keep using my savings. But this is only marginally cheaper than private. The NHS is so hopeless.

I agree. My surgery are utterly clueless about anything to do with menopause. It is not fair to have to go private.

[ATB]

It’s really not. I’m probably being silly as I’m overly upset but I’m just tired of the battle. I’m not employed at the moment, we closed our business during lockdown but I’m not eligible for exemptions either so my husband has to pay for this. I hate that. With all the costs going up, I really needed to save money on my HRT. I also pay privately for my thyroid meds and the stress of my finances isn’t helping anything! Argh. What a pain. I got up and did a great strength workout but now I feel crap.

[Flossieteacake]

It’s really not. I’m probably being silly as I’m overly upset but I’m just tired of the battle. I’m not employed at the moment, we closed our business during lockdown but I’m not eligible for exemptions either so my husband has to pay for this. I hate that. With all the costs going up, I really needed to save money on my HRT. I also pay privately for my thyroid meds and the stress of my finances isn’t helping anything! Argh. What a pain. I got up and did a great strength workout but now I feel crap.

I do not think you are being silly. Going through this is hard enough without having to constantly fight for medication and understanding. I am sorry you had to close your business. That must be so stressful.

[ATB]

Thanks so much. It’s ok, we are much more fortunate than lots of people who lost everything because of covid policy. My husband got a job straight away and we moved to a much cheaper area, we were in London. So I just try and focus on the positive. The move 4 hours away during lockdown with no car was a bit stressful! Esp as we rent. Just not working and trying to finance this gets me down, I don’t like to depend on someone else to pay for medication & everything else, you know? It sucks. I liked being independent and capable and menopause turned me into a dependant.

[Flossieteacake]

Thanks so much. It’s ok, we are much more fortunate than lots of people who lost everything because of covid policy. My husband got a job straight away and we moved to a much cheaper area, we were in London. So I just try and focus on the positive. The move 4 hours away during lockdown with no car was a bit stressful! Esp as we rent. Just not working and trying to finance this gets me down, I don’t like to depend on someone else to pay for medication & everything else, you know? It sucks. I liked being independent and capable and menopause turned me into a dependant.

I understand. It is hard not being independent as you were before. Just think, if it was the other way round, you would pay for any treatment for your husband. You are a team and support each other.

[ATB]

You’re absolutely right and he never ever thinks of it as anything but our money, he is horrified if I ever say anything remotely like this! But I have been supporting myself since I was 16 when I got kicked out of home, so it just feels…. Lazy. I know it’s not. It’s a thing I need to work through I know. Thanks for being so kind too, I really appreciate the support while I’m having a wobble!

[Flossieteacake]

You’re absolutely right and he never ever thinks of it as anything but our money, he is horrified if I ever say anything remotely like this! But I have been supporting myself since I was 16 when I got kicked out of home, so it just feels…. Lazy. I know it’s not. It’s a thing I need to work through I know. Thanks for being so kind too, I really appreciate the support while I’m having a wobble!

As you have had to always be self sufficient I can understand why this feels somehow wrong to you. I hope in time you can feel more comfortable. You are so welcome.

[sheila99]

Mine will prescribe 2 months at a time so it's worth asking but the prepayment certificate may be your best option if they won't.