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Calling pharmacist drug question

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Thunderpants88 · 27/04/2025 15:09

So I called out of hours two nights ago and got an emergency prescription for 8x5 mgs Valium

they sent it to the wrong pharmacist-to one that is closed over the weekend. I rang back and they refaced it to an open pharmacy.

my husband picked up the original script from the open pharmacy but I rang the other one which was open for an hour today and they said it was also there waiting collection.

question. What happens if I collect both?

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Thunderpants88 · 27/04/2025 15:32

Question is more how will they know I collected both scripts?

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Thunderpants88 · 27/04/2025 15:31

It’s a weird one as I think it is the same original prescription but it’s been faxed to two different places. I am likely to need the second lot as I have extremely anxious going on to a higher dose of anti anxiety medication long term this is just the very rough beginning part of adjusting to the new dose. I feel awful at the moment and the Valium is taking the edge off

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Mareleine · 27/04/2025 15:28

Why would you do that? Valium (diazepam) is very addictive and you shouldn't exceed the amount that was originally prescribed for a good reason. Scripts can be randomly checked for compliance. And if/when it gets back to them, the GP can have you down as someone who's prone to prescription drug abuse which will make it harder for you to get dangerous or addictive medications in the future, which may affect what prescriptions you can have going forward.

KeyToTheCity · 27/04/2025 15:26

Are you likely to need the second batch once the first batch is complete? If so, i'd just collect the 2nd one and it saves you a call once the first batch have all been taken.

ShortyShorts · 27/04/2025 15:25

You should probably have asked the Pharmacist.

FleaBeeBob · 27/04/2025 15:25

Surley the collection of the prescriptions is sent to your GP. I’d be worried if I got to the w2nd place they knew the 1st had been collected.
if you were meant to have double toe dose you’d have been originally prescribed it

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Thunderpants88 · 27/04/2025 15:23

Anyone?

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