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Private GP; private prescription?

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Fordian · 09/06/2023 13:30

If I see a private GP, given I can't get to see my NHS one, if they write me an ordinary prescription, do I have to pay full price for it? I'm over 60.

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BreathesOutSlowly · 09/06/2023 14:12

Yes. Unless you gay your NHS GP to prescribe you whatever it is on the NHS.

They don't have to and shouldn't really as you are 'jumping the queue' but some will.

BreathesOutSlowly · 09/06/2023 14:12

Pay

rubyslippers · 09/06/2023 14:12

Private prescriptions are generally charged for

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Fordian · 09/06/2023 14:17

Thanks.

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