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Can the Dr prescribe weight loss injections?

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Heyupkiddo · 26/12/2024 20:35

What is the criteria?

For example, if I go to my Dr-nhs or private, are they able to prescribe it and I don’t pay full value?

My bmi is 29/30 and I have chronic kidney stones, never used to be like this years ago, was a slim gym girl.

If they’re not able to, are you able to buy it over the counter at the chemist?

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VegTrug · 27/12/2024 20:59

Kay2000 · 27/12/2024 20:55

Exactly. But it’s crazy when the government is full of “let’s roll this out to all fat people…” and I can’t get it with my high BMI. It’s either available on the NHS for morbidly obese patients, or it isn’t. And currently it would seem it isn’t. I’d much rather get it and get monitored via my GP who I like and trust, than privately.

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It is! Wegovy is anyway, I’m on it

VegTrug · 27/12/2024 21:01

Tubetrain · 26/12/2024 20:40

NHS GPs can't give it if not diabetic and you wouldn't be eligible obline with bmi 29

This isn’t true, I’m not diabetic!

Tubetrain · 27/12/2024 21:03

Kay2000 · 27/12/2024 20:55

Exactly. But it’s crazy when the government is full of “let’s roll this out to all fat people…” and I can’t get it with my high BMI. It’s either available on the NHS for morbidly obese patients, or it isn’t. And currently it would seem it isn’t. I’d much rather get it and get monitored via my GP who I like and trust, than privately.

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Agree. And I'd like someone in primary care to be funded to do it. Realistically though it wouldn't be your GP, it's not a good use of GP time, as can be managed at pharmacist level with only the most complex cases being discussed with a GP. But everyone here is suggesting we just shoehorn it in to our ever expanding group day with no extra resources.

Tubetrain · 27/12/2024 21:04

FeegleFrenzy · 27/12/2024 20:55

I do kind of see your point but also think patients shouldn’t suffer due to the lack of GPs and GP appointments.

If I was the OP and had a health condition which I disclosed to the likes of MedExpress would I necessarily trust the medexpress doctor to give me the correct information? Or would I be concerned they might be keen to maximise their employer’s profits and say it’s ok even if might not be?

would i actually want the opportunity to talk to a doctor who I trust and have a relationship with and be able to ask questions?

you might think it’s not your job but it’s holistic care for someone on your books and would potentially (if safe) improve their health and reduce their burden to the nhs including less appointments needed with you in the future? 🤷‍♀️

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Great and I agree that for those reasons govt should fund it, including the staff time.but Wes disagrees. He wants lots of nice, cheap, PAs and not those pesky expensive doctors doing anything. And certainly not to resource primary care properly.

Tandora · 27/12/2024 21:10

Tubetrain · 27/12/2024 21:03

Agree. And I'd like someone in primary care to be funded to do it. Realistically though it wouldn't be your GP, it's not a good use of GP time, as can be managed at pharmacist level with only the most complex cases being discussed with a GP. But everyone here is suggesting we just shoehorn it in to our ever expanding group day with no extra resources.

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No they arent, thats a narrative that you entirely invented.

also You just said yourself :

it's not a good use of GP time, as can be managed at pharmacist level with only the most complex cases being discussed with a GP

Yet earlier you were bemoaning that the private companies don’t employ enough doctors.

Tandora · 27/12/2024 21:11

Tubetrain · 27/12/2024 21:04

Great and I agree that for those reasons govt should fund it, including the staff time.but Wes disagrees. He wants lots of nice, cheap, PAs and not those pesky expensive doctors doing anything. And certainly not to resource primary care properly.

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He wants lots of nice, cheap, PAs and not those pesky expensive doctors doing anything.

you just said this could very easily be managed at a pharmacy level .

completely contradicting yourself.

Tubetrain · 27/12/2024 21:23

Tandora · 27/12/2024 21:11

He wants lots of nice, cheap, PAs and not those pesky expensive doctors doing anything.

you just said this could very easily be managed at a pharmacy level .

completely contradicting yourself.

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Pharmacists are professionals who can handle.most of this

The private companies should all employ drs to review the notes of more complex patients, with no need for gp input.

PAs are only qualified for the most basic protocolised tasks and their current use is unsafe

Hope that's clear

It's the expectations of people like those on this thread , that our time can expand and expand and expand indefinitely, which is driving GPs away from the nhs.

Tandora · 27/12/2024 21:42

Tubetrain · 27/12/2024 21:23

Pharmacists are professionals who can handle.most of this

The private companies should all employ drs to review the notes of more complex patients, with no need for gp input.

PAs are only qualified for the most basic protocolised tasks and their current use is unsafe

Hope that's clear

It's the expectations of people like those on this thread , that our time can expand and expand and expand indefinitely, which is driving GPs away from the nhs.

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The private companies should all employ drs to review the notes of more complex patients, with no need for gp input

they do employ doctors and you can consult with them. But for the most part it’s not required - as you said yourself. And if the OP went through a private company they would no doubt pick up on the kidney issues.

It's the expectations of people like those on this thread , that our time can expand and expand and expand indefinitely, which is driving GPs away from the nhs

I think the only expectation was that OP should be able to discuss her health with a GP (including the possibility of going on this medication- albeit that it’s unfortunately only available to her privately) if that made her comfortable . And that’s absolutely as it should be. (I know the idea that you should be allowed to ask your GP for anything is somewhat radical in the UK these days 🙄🙄).

As a pp said, no one is forcing you to be a GP or work for the NHS, if you feel so hard done by

Tubetrain · 27/12/2024 21:52

Tandora · 27/12/2024 21:42

The private companies should all employ drs to review the notes of more complex patients, with no need for gp input

they do employ doctors and you can consult with them. But for the most part it’s not required - as you said yourself. And if the OP went through a private company they would no doubt pick up on the kidney issues.

It's the expectations of people like those on this thread , that our time can expand and expand and expand indefinitely, which is driving GPs away from the nhs

I think the only expectation was that OP should be able to discuss her health with a GP (including the possibility of going on this medication- albeit that it’s unfortunately only available to her privately) if that made her comfortable . And that’s absolutely as it should be. (I know the idea that you should be allowed to ask your GP for anything is somewhat radical in the UK these days 🙄🙄).

As a pp said, no one is forcing you to be a GP or work for the NHS, if you feel so hard done by

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Fine
You're all right

The only person here who actually knows what is going on in nhs gp is wrong

Let's.leave it there.........

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