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I am happy to confess that I take Vit D supplement in the form of DLux spray which delivers 400 units daily. It is actually cheaper to obtain this through internet sources than paying a standard prescription charge. Its also interesting that a couple of months supply is also cheaper than performing a Vit D measurement. But I do agree that there is an issue with those individuals who have a prescription charged waived for any reason. BW John From: Clinical biochemistry discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Roberts, Brona Sent: 22 August 2014 09:56 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Routine vitamin D supplementation Hi, In 2012 the CMOs wrote to all GPs recommending routine vitamin D supplementation for all over 65's, under 5's, and pregnant women. How this was to be paid for was entirely unclear - the letter says that NHS organisations can sell, provide free, or prescribe the supplements, or encourage patients to buy their own. Does anybody know of any GPs who have actually adopted this and, if so, how is the cost met? Thanks, Brona Roberts Consultant Chemical Pathologist Belfast HSC Trust ________________________________ This message contains information from Belfast Health And Social Care Trust which may be privileged and confidential. If you believe you are not the intended recipient any disclosure, distribution or use of the contents is prohibited. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately. This email has been scanned for the presence of computer viruses. ------ACB discussion List Information-------- This is an open discussion list for the academic and clinical community working in clinical biochemistry. Please note, archived messages are public and can be viewed via the internet. Views expressed are those of the individual and they are responsible for all message content. ACB Web Site http://www.acb.org.uk Green Laboratories Work http://www.laboratorymedicine.nhs.uk List Archives http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ACB-CLIN-CHEM-GEN.html List Instructions (How to leave etc.) http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/ ******************************************************************************************************************** This message may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient please inform the sender that you have received the message in error before deleting it. Please do not disclose, copy or distribute information in this e-mail or take any action in reliance on its contents: to do so is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your co-operation. NHSmail is the secure email and directory service available for all NHS staff in England and Scotland NHSmail is approved for exchanging patient data and other sensitive information with NHSmail and GSi recipients NHSmail provides an email address for your career in the NHS and can be accessed anywhere ******************************************************************************************************************** ------ACB discussion List Information-------- This is an open discussion list for the academic and clinical community working in clinical biochemistry. Please note, archived messages are public and can be viewed via the internet. Views expressed are those of the individual and they are responsible for all message content. ACB Web Site http://www.acb.org.uk Green Laboratories Work http://www.laboratorymedicine.nhs.uk List Archives http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ACB-CLIN-CHEM-GEN.html List Instructions (How to leave etc.) http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/