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Emla Cream for Blood tests

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sarajo
sarajo

I have a blood test on 8th July +today I requested a tube of Emla Cream to numb my arm. A prescription request I've always had approved only to find it was declined

I phoned to find out why +I was told it was only for hospital patients. I had to explain that not only was it always approved but I refused to have one without it. I thought that either one of the receptionists. was inefficient by not stating the reason for it or it was someone in boots had omitted the reason hence it being declined. I enquired if the reason.had Ben added(blood test) +found out it wasn't so I asked the receptionist to. add. Blood Test & she said it shouldn't be an issue now its been amended. So I've got to phone Wednesda to see. So annoyed at the moment

Last year I was accidentally given 6 tubes +told to keep them in the fridge which I have done. Good job they ve still got 2020+2021 use by date on because if they refuse it I'm going to get one over on them +mention. them +say I ll use one of them lol

But I ll see playing it by ear

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  • ptolemy
    ptolemy sarajo

    Posted

    I thought Emla Cream was available without prescription so anyone can get it. You can buy it at Superdrug.

    • sarajo
      sarajo ptolemy

      Posted

      No I always get it on prescription when I need it

    • ptolemy
      ptolemy sarajo

      Posted

      I thought they may have started economising as quite a lot of things have been taken off prescription.

    • sarajo
      sarajo ptolemy

      Posted

      I.went to collect it today & IVE BEEN GIVEN 6.!!!!!.No idea why Im not complaining..i only need one. I ll just keep the others safe until a next appointment for a blood test.

  • Jacquhulsey
    Jacquhulsey sarajo

    Posted

    This medication contains 2 amide-type local anesthetics, lidocaine and prilocaine. It is used on normal, unbroken skin or on the outer genital area to prevent pain before certain procedures such as inserting a needle, skin grafts, or skin laser surgery. you can buy it from Genmedicare It works by temporarily numbing the skin and surrounding area. Do not use this product in the ears.

    • sarajo
      sarajo Jacquhulsey

      Posted

      Hi Jacquhulsey

      Yes I know. I think I foud out the reason why it was declined -because my mum phoned up & ordered it & didnt state as to why it was required (I thought it was the inefficiency of either oe of the receptionists i the surgery to write on the presription what it was for or someone at Boots so now Ive said to them why I need it & the receptionist said it wouldnt be an issue THEY BETTER NOT REFUSE IT!!!

      As I said in my message I've always had my request approved every time Ive had a blood test. Its a good thing Ive go those spare ones which are in date I'll use one of those

      I know not to put it in my ears lol but thanks for your message

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