RE: been told my pct tells gps not to prescribe armour

[Guest guest]

Carol, this is an area I do not know anything about but I would like

to ask Is this a case of post-code prescribing? If so, which area does

your PCT cover? Do you know if other localish PCT's are more

accommodating?

Curious, Tracey

>

> Hi there I have been chasing my prescription this morning to be told

that the PPA are deciding whether they will pay for it or not. And at

the same time the pharmacist told me that they have told her that no

GP in Kent would prescribe this medication as they had told them they

are not allowed to prescribe it. This is just what I thought.

> I need to know what do do if the PPA say they will not pay for my

NHS prescription what next please.

>

> Carol

> X

[Guest guest]

Hi there TraceyMy PCT is Maidstone and Weald in Kent and its very big. I am not sure what I can do about this at all. It all takes so long and is so frustrating. Carol X Re: been told my pct tells gps not to prescribe

armour

Carol, this is an area I do not know anything about but I would like

to ask Is this a case of post-code prescribing? If so, which area does

your PCT cover? Do you know if other localish PCT's are more

accommodating?

Curious, Tracey

>

> Hi there I have been chasing my prescription this morning to be told

that the PPA are deciding whether they will pay for it or not. And at

the same time the pharmacist told me that they have told her that no

GP in Kent would prescribe this medication as they had told them they

are not allowed to prescribe it. This is just what I thought.

> I need to know what do do if the PPA say they will not pay for my

NHS prescription what next please.

>

> Carol

> X

Never miss a thing. Make your homepage.

[Guest guest]

They would need to produce 'evidence' that "they are not allowed to prescribe it". We have evidence to say they can if thyroxine doesn't work. It is up to a GP whether he does, because it is not licensed. If the GP refuses, sadly, there is nothing you can do about it.

Luv - Sheila

Hi there I have been chasing my prescription this morning to be told that the PPA are deciding whether they will pay for it or not. And at the same time the pharmacist told me that they have told her that no GP in Kent would prescribe this medication as they had told them they are not allowed to prescribe it. This is just what I thought.I need to know what do do if the PPA say they will not pay for my NHS prescription what next please.

Carol

X

Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now.

No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.10/1241 - Release Date: 24/01/2008 09:58

[Guest guest]

I am sorry Sheila I do not understand what you are saying, does the doctor have to give you evidence that the pct will not allow them to prescribe a drug? Carol X Re: been told my pct tells gps not to prescribe armour

They would need to produce 'evidence' that "they are not allowed to prescribe it". We have evidence to say they can if thyroxine doesn't work. It is up to a GP whether he does, because it is not licensed. If the GP refuses, sadly, there is nothing you can do about it.

Luv - Sheila

no GP in Kent would prescribe this medication as they had told them they are not allowed to prescribe it. This is just what I thought.I need to know what do do if the PPA say they will not pay for my NHS prescription what next please.

Carol

X

Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now.

No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.10/1241 - Release Date: 24/01/2008 09:58

Never miss a thing. Make your homepage.

[Guest guest]

I think I am getting a little lost Carol *grin*. You asked what to do if the PPA refused to pay for your prescription. I was just saying that I would ask them to give you reasons why they would refuse to pay and to back it up with evidence to show they were right to refuse to pay for your prescription.

luv - Sheila

I am sorry Sheila I do not understand what you are saying, does the doctor have to give you evidence that the pct will not allow them to prescribe a drug?

Carol

X

Re: been told my pct tells gps not to prescribe armour

They would need to produce 'evidence' that "they are not allowed to prescribe it". We have evidence to say they can if thyroxine doesn't work. It is up to a GP whether he does, because it is not licensed. If the GP refuses, sadly, there is nothing you can do about it.

Luv - Sheila

no GP in Kent would prescribe this medication as they had told them they are not allowed to prescribe it. This is just what I thought.I need to know what do do if the PPA say they will not pay for my NHS prescription what next please.

Carol

X

Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now.

No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.10/1241 - Release Date: 24/01/2008 09:58

Never miss a thing. Make your homepage.

No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.10/1241 - Release Date: 24/01/2008 09:58

[Guest guest]

Thank you Sheila Boots have just phoned to say the cannot accept the drs letter as it was signed for him PP by secretary, so have phoned the hospital for another letter with his signature, they do not know when they will see him so I have to phone again next Thursday if they do not contact me. This a a nightmare. Carol X Re: [thyroidpatientadvo cacy] been told my pct tells gps not to prescribe armour

They would need to produce 'evidence' that "they are not allowed to prescribe it". We have evidence to say they can if thyroxine doesn't work. It is up to a GP whether he does, because it is not licensed. If the GP refuses, sadly, there is nothing you can do about it.

Luv - Sheila

no GP in Kent would prescribe this medication as they had told them they are not allowed to prescribe it. This is just what I thought.I need to know what do do if the PPA say they will not pay for my NHS prescription what next please.

Carol

X

Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now.

No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.10/1241 - Release Date: 24/01/2008 09:58

Never miss a thing. Make your homepage.

No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.10/1241 - Release Date: 24/01/2008 09:58

Never miss a thing. Make your homepage.

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol,

If you were paranoid you might think that

it was a conspiracy to prevent you getting it. Don’t let the b*******’s

grind you down!

Thank you Sheila

Boots have just phoned to say the cannot accept the drs letter as it was signed

for him PP by secretary, so have phoned the hospital for another letter with

his signature, they do not know when they will see him so I have to phone again

next Thursday if they do not contact me. This a a nightmare.

Carol

X

Never miss a thing. Make

your homepage.