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
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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
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