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Problems getting 60mg tablets in UK

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pep1978
pep1978

Just been to my pharmacist to pick up my tablets and he says he can't get them from anywhere, just wondering if anyone is also struggling to obtain them. My sister buys them over the counter and is also struggling

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  • marion0509
    marion0509 pep1978

    Posted

    how much do these cost to buy
    • pep1978
      pep1978 marion0509

      Posted

      A lot it seems, I'll stick to prescriptions. Sister said she paid £38 last time, dunno for how many though
    • marion0509
      marion0509 pep1978

      Posted

      thatl prob be for 1 months supply, its 120mg i was on lost 5 n half stone so far, hope you get your tablets soon
    • pep1978
      pep1978 marion0509

      Posted

      Yeah they can get 120mg just not 60mg, hope me doc will put me back on 120's
    • marion0509
      marion0509 michelle83118

      Posted

      hi michelle, thankyou, i started the tablets at the end of may last year, i go get weighed every month, due to get weighed again 2nd july and hopefully il get another half stone for my 6 stone
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