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Medication shortages

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givemewaffles · 09/04/2020 17:30

I am currently on fluoxetine to manage bouts of depression and BPD traits, I put my prescription through last week and went to pick it up today to be told that there is a pharmacy wide shortage of fluoxetine and to ring the drs for an alternative. Can't get through to the doctors and I only have 2 tablets left. It's sending my anxiety through the roof... has anyone else had much experience of this? I didn't realise it was a problem!

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pocketem · 09/04/2020 17:33

Haven't heard of such a shortage (I work in mental health). Try ringing round other pharmacies to check whether they have stock. Try not to worry too much - fluoxetine has a long half life and amongst all the SSRIs is least likely to cause any discontinuation symptoms if you run out over the bank holiday weekend

LemonTT · 09/04/2020 17:35

GPs should be open tomorrow and on Monday.

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