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Tunnockssnowballs · 13/10/2018 11:48

Hi all, I’ve read a lot on here about buying ivf meds. I’m due to start NHS ivf soon but just wondering do I need to buy my own meds or will they provide them? Just thinking if we need to put money aside for them. Thanks

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physicskate · 13/10/2018 11:59

Just before the ivf cycle starts I recommend getting a prepaid prescription card (pays for all prescriptions for three months is about £27). You will be charged the normal rate per prescription otherwise.

My clinic kept getting me for 'one more day' of gonal f and cetrotide. It was a pleasant experience not to need to shell out money every day when my hopes, fears and life was in tatters... maybe that's just me!!

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Crazyeyes3 · 13/10/2018 12:54

I have just had an ivf cycle on the NHS and all of my drugs were included. They were posted to me after my initial consult.

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Guio · 13/10/2018 13:59

All included for me as well and they will deliver to my house as well but I guess it depends on clinics?

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Tunnockssnowballs · 13/10/2018 14:21

Thanks everyone. Was just thinking I would be paying £100s. Great tip about the prepaid card if I have to pick them up myself x