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just a quick question!
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i was just wondering how many months supply of the pill can a doctor give u when u first go on the pill?
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Really? I've never known anyone onlny get three packs at a time, and not one to start with...but saying that, I only know people in my area.
We got three months to start with, and then six at a time... but if you change pill, you get three to start you again
Your lucky, you have an extra month to get to the doctors for a top up!
This thread reminds me, I REALLY need to book a appointment for my pill... *has been putting it off as shes FAR TOO LAZY*
me too, but it's not just cause i'm lazy, it's also cause getting an appointment at my docs when you're not at death's door is like getting blood out of a stone. 'he can see you 6 weeks on friday?' :banghead:
Now I get 6 month supplies and have blood pressure check every 6 months.
Ilora x
I thought that but last time i went (in August) after being on the pill for 2 years he said he's putting it on repeat prescription so i just get it from the chemist every 3 months and come see him yearly every August!? Suits me fine cause like everyones said getting a doctors appointment is so hard, and the chemist is just round the corner.
Yep exactly... and the receptionist at mine is thick...
"Oh no, I can't come at ten on Thursday, I'm at college all day."
"COuld you come at half ten?"
"..... No.... I'm free on Friday though"
"We have one at half 2 on thursday afternoon..."
"NO.... F-R-I-D-A-Y"
"How about Monday then?"
"DO YOU HAVE ANY APPOINTMENTS ON FRIDAY?"
"Oh yes, one at 10am, one at half 12 and one at three."
.... I did it during a break at college... My mates were absolutely hysterical.
blood pressure checks yes. getting the pill, no. not sure what the offical rules are, but at our practice the nurses are not allowed to prescribe.
wouldn't make it easier for me anyway, cause my practice is overrun with old people, and they're all having blood tests every ten seconds. you're quicker to see the doctor.
Sounds annoying for you :grump:
Ilora x