To think I should be able to get co-codomol on presciption

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It is likely that it will need to be taken day for up to a year. On the face of it it seem cheap. Between £1.70 and £3.00 a pack. However one pack last a 4 days. Also buying ibruphom (sp) which is 35p every 2 days.
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I find it better to manage my pain with plain patacetamol, with a high dose Co vodamol as soon as I wake up because I'm stiff and sore, then. NSAIDs like ibuprofen are harmful, long term and you need to ask your gp for omeprazole, or similar, to protect your stomach. I have naproxen on prescription but take that as little as possible, usually first thing, again, during the winter, trying to take extended breaks in the summer.

Your GP should be prescribing a PPI to go with the ibuprofen, to prevent stomach problems

X post re PPIs

Chronic pain is awful.

He is on a PPI.

In the past I've been prescribed 100 boxes of the higher strength cocodomol. More recently I had a prescription of 30 tablets and told to go back if I needed more.

For people posting about how cheap it to buy it's not always about cost. My mother is prescribed paracetamol because the volume she needs exceeds what the pharmacy is allowed to sell.

You should go back to GP to discuss pain management.

Oh, so it isn't for you OP?

I do get it on prescription! Not ibuprofen though.

I Don't think people ought to be advising what the op should be taking or the gp 'should' be prescribing. All pain medications have potential side effects and may not be appropriate for the OP. There are NO completely risk free medications. And there aren't always alternatives due to other side effects. I know this wasnt the question but I do feel it's important. There is no magic fairy dust tablet that can't cause any problems out there. It's about balancing risk.

Just posting to agree that you can get big boxes of co-codamol on prescription. So if you need it on prescription and GP is happy to prescribe it, then yes you can.

Talk to your GP about referral to pain management clinic. Its not advisable to be on co codamol for a year. Im sure youd rather not be reliant on an addicitve substance.

My mother suffers both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. She has been on a few neuropathic painkillers as well as having physio and is being referred for thermal pool treatment now. Have a look at what your options are.

I get it on prescription so yes, go back to your GP and see what they say. If they think it's appropriate to take it every day they'll surely prescribe. I'll say now though that taking it daily would stop my guts completely, so maybe if that ends up the plan you need to ask about that too!!

Go back to your GP, I get industrial strength cocodamol on prescription.

Also there is a scheme where if you are on a low income you can get OTC medicines ree, not sure if that is national or local to me, it's to stop people taking up Dr appointments for simple stuff because people can't afford OTC.

The co-codamol you can buy over the counter isn't high strength and would only work for mild pain. GPs aren't supposed to prescribe medicines for mild pain that can be treated by buying medicines from a pharmacy anymore as it costs the NHS a lot more than it costs you. If you are in more severe pain then you should see the GP about it anyway. They will discuss the most appropriate treatment with you.

On threads like this, I always wonder if the poster is a codeine addict looking for tips on how to get huge quantities without paying much or being prevented from doing so from pharmacists who have cottoned on to them.

Maybe you need to check out the cannabis oil thread

My GP told me take them everyday for pain but I don’t because I don’t. Want get hooked and it’s nightmare trying to buy them as only get 4 days at a time and of course they think you are some sort of addict. It doesn’t mean that she is “just looking buy because she is addicted”.

Should be I. Autocorrect fail

Think I need to see another GP.

What did your GP say when you mentioned the codeine op? Was it just a flat out no? He didn't offer any alternatives at all?

I would ask for a pain management referral too.

Asked asked sorting pain relief. Go asked what I was taking. Said co-codomol and ibuprofen. Asked for prescription. GP refused to prescribe saying higher dosage would cause constipation so to buy it from pharmacy.

Do you mean co-codamol 8/500mg or co-codamol 30/500mg? The latter you can only get on prescription, it is quite strong.

The former you can buy from Boots (their own brand) at £2.59 for 32 or £4.89 (32) if you prefer effervescent. Much the same at Lloyds. Both do online ordering and deliver quickly. Cheaper than a prescription charge!

Taking 2 x 8 from the pharnacy but 30 woukd probably mean I could get away with one. Doesn't take pain away completely but more manageable.

Not cheaper when you take 8 per day. Plus it's the hassle and jumping through hoops to get them.

Then the Gp obviously doesn't think higher strength stuff is appropriate then. If they did then they'd prescribe it. I'm given codeine 30mg tablets each month to use as I need because it's appropriate.

Maybe take whoever they're actually for back to see another Gp to discuss a pain management plan.