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Postby Sweet » Sun 26 Mar 2006 8:55 pm

Or you could just tell us or write to our GP so that we knew what solution to get? We are very intelligent people!! LOL!! I think that a three month supply sounds pretty good, would save all those trips to get them monthly! And vouchers sounds like a good idea, altohugh i can see other people needing lenses with other conditions wanting to get involved as well.
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Postby Lynn White » Sun 26 Mar 2006 9:01 pm

Ahhh now then.. I was avoiding opening THAT particular can of worms.. thats a very valid point.
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Postby jayuk » Sun 26 Mar 2006 9:01 pm

Hmmm i think the best bet would be that the solutions come frm the Eye Clinics..just subsidised.....I really cant see them being given away free to be honest......
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Postby Sweet » Sun 26 Mar 2006 9:03 pm

Oh help i can't think straight, i can't read or write properly! My ribs hurt, i've laughed so much and there is chocolate everywhere!!!! :oops: :roll: :twisted: :P

But ... yes, i can see that being a major problem, too many people trying to jump on the band wagon and we will all fall off!!!!!!! :roll:
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Postby Lynn White » Sun 26 Mar 2006 9:09 pm

Hmm Jay.... do you really want to queue up at hospital clinics for solutions? This is also a waste of hospital resources when PCT's are trying to place more work outside hospitals...

The ophthalmologist is going to have to issue the original authorisation but after that the patient should be free to get his solutions where it is most convenient.
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Postby Sweet » Sun 26 Mar 2006 9:10 pm

Like online? Or Tesco as i get points then! LOL!!
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Postby jayuk » Sun 26 Mar 2006 9:17 pm

Lynn

I meant that the presc be issued at the Eye Clinic and we than get them from their or chemist?

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Postby Lynn White » Sun 26 Mar 2006 9:18 pm

Well.... attractive as that might seem, most online outlets or supermarkets are not geared up to handle NHS vouchers. I presume there would have to be some sort of presentation of proof of being KC, although presumably this could be faxed.

As the Govnt is very concerned about fraud, they will want a tight rein on this to prevent widespread claiming to be KC to get reduced price solutions
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Postby Sweet » Sun 26 Mar 2006 9:20 pm

Yes point taken but dam annoying! LOL!! You know though Boots do a very good points deal as well and i buy most there anyway!!! :wink:
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Postby GarethB » Sun 26 Mar 2006 9:29 pm

Supermarkets are staring to intruce pharmacies now, some want to have a walk in GP surgery too.
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