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AIBU to think this is a silly waste of NHS money...

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LoopyLou1981 · 23/11/2017 17:09

Before I start, I’d like to say I love the NHS and this isn’t having a go at the Drs, nurses etc (it’s more of an admin thing).
My lb has been prescribed amoxicillin. The dose is 3 x 5ml per day for 7 days (so 105ml for the full prescription). In order for the pharmacy to fulfil this they have to give my 2 100ml bottles so I’m wasting most of the 2nd bottle. Now I understand that the dose for this medicine will be different for older children but this seems like a ridiculous waste.
Wibu to think it wouldn’t be that hard to make a 105ml bottle (or other convenient bottle sizes for other common doses)?!x

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clematisflower · 23/11/2017 20:30

The GP prescribing 100ml and patient having one less dose is by far the most sensible solution. I think if the prescription comes through for 105ml the pharmacist should be allowed to amend the prescription to 100ml.

Bubblebubblepop · 23/11/2017 20:31

Tbf though, its dirt cheap

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