On Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:42:27 +0100, Rod wrote:

Ophelia wrote:


I wasn't aware of that I read today that the NHS is to allow
pharmacists to change prescriptions, issued by doctors, to give cheaper
generic meds.


And I wasn't aware of that!

Already there is a major issue with thyroxine-takers getting different
effects from different 'brands'[1] each time they get their
prescriptions fulfilled. Despite being only prescribed as generic[2],
many people manage to persuade their pharmacies to stick to one brand -
but that is at the pharmacies' discretion. And even within a brand they
vary in formulation[3].

Some spokesman claimed that it is, or will be, possible for the GP to
tick a box to constrain the pharmacist to a parycular brand.



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