...and those who voted for Brexit will have to hope they won't need NHS services any time soon...
Speaking to a friend yesterday, he told me while on holiday in Ireland, one of his inhalers failed, but he managed to get one from the chemist for £100..............
I also use the inhaler mentioned, along with two others, so finding out the monthly cost, was quite a shock, however with these med,s it does keep the user out of hospital, cheaper in the long run, and gives a better quality of life, but the costs made me think of the waste involved by the misuse of repeat prescriptions, and also missed NHS appointments.
In 2018/19 missed appointments - ‘Did Not Attend’s or DNAs’ cost £6.5m
“Wasted medicines are a serious problem and cost the
NHS millions of pounds every year. There is also a human cost to this waste, as the money
could have been spent on potentially life-saving treatments or enabled extra healthcare staff
to be employed.
"One of the reasons for wasted medicines is when people who use repeat prescriptions
choose to stockpile their medications. Additionally, people often continue to order medication
they are no longer taking and no longer need.
"We want people to think carefully before ticking all the boxes on their repeat prescription
form. If a carer or pharmacist orders your medicine for you, make sure they know what it is
you need.
"If you are still ordering repeat prescription medication and aren’t using it yourself, please
speak to your GP or pharmacist. They won’t be annoyed or angry, in fact they’ll be pleased
to help you resolve the issue. They’ll help ensure that you have the right medicine for your
needs, which will in turn reduce the amount of wasted NHS medicines."