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Hi,
I have read on here somewhere that you can get dextrose tablets on prescription - is that right?🙂 Bev
 
bev said:
Hi,
I have read on here somewhere that you can get dextrose tablets on prescription - is that right?🙂 Bev
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Don't know about that, although I did get Glucogel on prescription, so it may be possible - depending on the GP I suppose!
 
yes you can get glucotabs on prescription- think thats the only brand though. it's the big pots, so you would have to buy one of the small tubes to refill.

I haven't asked yet, as i have a good supply, but might when I run out
 
i dont get dextrose on prescription, but yes i can get glucogel. i do however stick to the dextrose tablets as i find they are better for any hypos i have. even better is a bag of jelly babies :D
 
sofaraway said:
yes you can get glucotabs on prescription- think thats the only brand though. it's the big pots, so you would have to buy one of the small tubes to refill.

I haven't asked yet, as i have a good supply, but might when I run out
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I didn't know, I think I'll ask for some when I go to the GPs next week!🙂 Mind you, I've been carrying some around in my pocket for months - tend to eat jelly babies.
 
i tend to go the jelly babies route myself :D taste better and also a good excuse to have some sweets handy lol
 
Northerner said:
So many people prefer jelly babies - you ought to be able to get them on prescription!:D
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lol i wish!!!!!!!!! hahahahahaha would save me having to buy in bulk when they are on the cheep then!!!! lol :D
 
Northerner said:
Yes, I always get the big boxes when they are 'buy one get one free'!🙂
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tesco had them on less than half price last week so i bought 3 boxes of them *the boxes with the larger packets in* as i knew i was low on them lol
 
Yeah I know people have got them on prescription, it might depend on the GP if they prescribe them though, not sure if they will see them like paracetamol type item- can be prescribed but people can also go and buy their own at less cost to the NHS? All we can do is ask
 
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