Repeat prescriptions for long term diagnosed conditions

[Eaglestone]

Just called my Vet for Motor's repeat prescriptions for his Pergolide and Danilon and they told me that as he had not been seen since April then they may only be able to give me a month supply

I thought that with a long term diagnosed condition, that is not going to go away, then the 6 months 'rule' does not apply

I am waiting for them to come back to me and I expect it will be ok, but I am a little miffed at the moment

 

[spaniel]

Was it the receptionist who said that to you? They are really not helpful when it comes to stuff like this and insist on doing things by their script! I suspect the vet will be quite happy to do a repeat once he realises what the condition is.

 

[Eaglestone]

It was one of their very qualified team yes, as they do not have a 'receptionist' as such. I agree with you though and think she was just following script ... I am sure when they know it is Motor they will have no worries, as he has shares in them

and tbo, between the 2 horses, they are seen by the Vet approx every 6 months as a matter of course

And of course they also now charge for prescriptions again, which I suppose is by the by really though

 

[fatpiggy]

My mare has been on prescribed drugs since 2000. I ring up for a repeat prescription so frequently that the girls at the surgery all know my voice and know straight away what I want and who its for! The vet saw my horse for something else about 6 weeks ago - prior to that it was January 2005. He knows I know my horse better than anyone and if I thought she needed to see him, I wouldn't hesitate to ask for a visit.

 

[stroppymare153]

they charge for prescriptions? - so an extra £15 on top of the cost of drugs (and callout if required)??

blimey!!! (to put it politely!) the only time we need a script is if we are sourcing the drugs ourselves - internet or whatever - would that be a cheaper option for you?

like fatpiggy all our vets now know us and will even give me more medication when they are at the yard to see someone else

(don't think that came out quite right, but you know what i mean!!)

 

[Eaglestone]

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they charge for prescriptions? - so an extra £15 on top of the cost of drugs (and callout if required)??

blimey!!! (to put it politely!) the only time we need a script is if we are sourcing the drugs ourselves - internet or whatever - would that be a cheaper option for you?

like fatpiggy all our vets now know us and will even give me more medication when they are at the yard to see someone else

(don't think that came out quite right, but you know what i mean!!)

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LOL they normally recognise my voice and ask how Motor is

... just like fatpiggy

I think they now charge £5 per script ... I then source it through Hyperdrug, who now give you points on your purchases and as this lot will cost me nearly £200 then I get a bit of a discount and they are really quick and efficient

I was just miffed, as they do not normally 'question' my request ..... they know he cannot live without it anyway

... it must have been a new girl then

Thanks for all your replies

 

[mrsbloggett]

My mare is on daily bute, and providing there are no other concerns, my vet is happy for me to have repeat prescriptions with only one check up a year ( at her annual jabs & teeth).

 

[Donkeymad]

It is actually a legal requirement that all animals are seen every six months for repeat prescriptions. Obviously some vets are happy to be slack with this if they know their clients are sensible.

 

[stranger1612]

I don't know where the figure of six months has appeared from but it does seem to have entered folklore as the legal time limit beyond which an animal must be re examined foe a repeat script. This is a myth as the time between examinations is not detailed. A veterinary surgeon must be sure that the animal for which they prescribe is "under their care". What constitutes an appropriate time is left for the professional judgment of the individual veterinary surgeon on a case by case basis.

 

[glenruby]

As Donklet said - legally a vet must check up on the animal every 6mths in order forthem to write repeat prescriptions. I think its even more important for regular ie 6mthl check ups if the animal has a chroni condition. many drugs have serious side effect ie damage to liver, kidneys etc especially when required long term. I really dont see the issue. The same is reqired for human repeat prescriptions - its a legal requirement, why the fuss?

 

[Eaglestone]

Thanks everyone for your comments

I got the 2 scripts through by post (they never called me back

as the lady most probably found out about Motor's condition) and I have now ordered the drugs, which he needs to keep him alive and healthy

I still feel, that as long as he is under their practice and is seen regularly, then this 6 months malarkey is silly

... he was only seen in April anyway

.... and with my two, by default, they are seen at least once a year, which I feel, under the circumstances, is absolutely fine