Repeat Prescription

Not really running low, but I wanted to test the water and build up a stock pile of both warfarin and the test strips.  So I trotted to the doctor and asked the receptionist how to do a repeat prescription.  She gave me the form which already had all my prescriptions listed on it, i just needed to tick which ones I needed.

Except... the Coagucheck XS test strips were not listed.  So, I ticked all the warfarins (5,3,1,0.5mg) and then hand wrote "Coagucheck XS Strips".

Next morning, i popped around, and the prescription was written, and it included the strips (2 packs).

Why this nonsense?  Because the GP has to pay for the prescriptions, and when he prescribes he sees the cost on his screen - £120 each.  2 packs of those at £240 is quite a hit.

Second Hospital Test

Due to me missing the vital information of the next test on the posted slip, I ended up having no test for 2 weeks.... well, no official test, anyway!

On reattendance they made me wait, and then were planning on taking a full vial of blood for the test.  Still anemic, and now knowing the test to be utterly pointless due to my own testing, I spun them a story of me being scared of it, and would be unable to drive home after!  My creative nonsense amazes even me sometimes.  The stone-faced nurses immediately melted and became extremely caring!  They made a special exception and lined me up to see the specialist and take a finger-prick test instead.  Turns out they have the same brand of machine that I use at home, just a bigger version that holds data for multiple patients.

In a moment of letting my guard down, I showed all my results and dosages to the specialist.  She was not happy at all, and gave me a thorough telling off.  I was to stick to the prescribed doses at all times, and can only test myself to spot check and cannot react to tests at all.  After this I decided that all my results will be kept completely secret.