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Repeat prescription cost

  • 08-11-2013 7:14pm
    #1
    Wyldwood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,163 ✭✭✭


    I went to the gp surgery today to collect a repeat prescription I had requested a few days ago and was charged €20. There were just two items on the handwritten prescription which probably took less than 2 minutes to write, that's at least €10 per minute. To say I was shocked is an understatement!
    Two years ago repeat prescriptions were free from the gp. Last year they started charging €10 and now €20.
    I registered my objection to such a huge charge with the receptionist.
    Unfortunately, neither Thyroid issues nor Asthma are considered long term illnesses in Ireland :rolleyes: so not entitled to free prescriptions.

    I'm wondering if I'm totally out of touch and is this now the normal fee? How much does everyone else pay?


Comments

  • #2
    byhookorbycrook
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 12,527 Mod ✭✭✭✭byhookorbycrook


    I get mine done in my LTI book when I am down with neuro or in with gp for other reasons.


  • #3
    Condo131
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,442 ✭✭✭Condo131


    With my GP, you put in a request at least 24 hours in advance, go along to reception next day, and pick up the prescription - no charge. If I actually see the GP, rather than pick up, as above, then there will be a charge.


  • #4
    Wyldwood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,163 ✭✭✭Wyldwood


    Condo131, that's exactly the procedure with my gp. I requested the prescription by phone on Wednesday, popped in to pick it up from reception today and was slapped with a €20 bill.


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