thisisanne
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Is it usual for pharmacists to mix their own medicines in Spain? by thisisanne
When I needed a medical mouthwash the pharmacists said the drug (a common prescription steroid) I needed was not available. He sent for some 'equivalent' tablets and then mixed them with propliengicol and sterile water and made the ...
Thanks, Cynic. I never take medicines or visit doctors if I can help it! What a shame about all the waste given the NHS budget problems. Don't they even take them back if they are still an unopened...no, I can understand why not. Perhaps ... Read More
Is it usual for pharmacists to mix their own medicines in Spain? by thisisanne
When I needed a medical mouthwash the pharmacists said the drug (a common prescription steroid) I needed was not available. He sent for some 'equivalent' tablets and then mixed them with propliengicol and sterile water and made the ...
Thanks for the input, John. Read More
Is it usual for pharmacists to mix their own medicines in Spain? by thisisanne
When I needed a medical mouthwash the pharmacists said the drug (a common prescription steroid) I needed was not available. He sent for some 'equivalent' tablets and then mixed them with propliengicol and sterile water and made the ...
Thanks John. Yes it was a prescription medication. I was just taken by surprise and wondered if it was normal practice. It seems a little archaeic in comparison to how UK & USA & France pharmacies operate. Who knows, maybe being able to ... Read More
Is it usual for pharmacists to mix their own medicines in Spain? by thisisanne
When I needed a medical mouthwash the pharmacists said the drug (a common prescription steroid) I needed was not available. He sent for some 'equivalent' tablets and then mixed them with propliengicol and sterile water and made the ...
Thanks, John. It worries me because when my husband went to collect, the assistant initially gave him a box of tablets. The pharmacist came across saying no, not the tablets the mixture. So he had sent for the tablet form and made the solution ... Read More
Is it usual for pharmacists to mix their own medicines in Spain?
When I needed a medical mouthwash the pharmacists said the drug (a common prescription steroid) I needed was not available. He sent for some 'equivalent' tablets and then mixed them with propliengicol and sterile water and made the ... Read More