The Retirement Thread

[ColinJ]

Before I was 60 (and therefore had to pay for prescriptions) I used to go to my health centre where the doctor used to confirm my repeat warfarin monthly prescription and a receptionist would print it out for me. It was always for a mix of 2 or 3 different dose tablets ( a combination of 1 mg and/or 3 mg and/or 5 mg). They used to print the prescription on one form. I took that form to the pharmacy, and paid one charge for the prescription.

Then I persuaded them to do 12 weeks worth at one time so I was paying one charge per 3 months. Super.

A change of staff led to a change of practice. The new doctor switched back to doing 4 weeks worth at a time "in case the prescription needs to change" even though it rarely did, and I was perfectly capable of dealing with the situation if/when it did (by taking fewer/more tablets per day) anyway.

The receptionist then insisted on printing the different strengths of tablet on separate forms. I complained, on the grounds that the pharmacy would treat them as separate prescriptions. No, no, no - just explain to them - it is one prescription. I went to the pharmacy and they told me that it would have to be treated as 3 prescriptions. Oh great, going from 1 charge per 12 weeks to 3 charges per 4 weeks!

Back to the health centre. Argue with receptionist. Receptionist goes to doctor. Irritated doctor comes out and tells me that it doesn't matter how many forms it is printed on - it is one prescription. TELL THAT TO THE DAMN PHARMACY THEN!!!

After 5 minutes of pointless tutting and eyes rolling, they eventually printed me one form with the 3 items on it. Back to the pharmacy. One charge instead of three!

These days I order the repeat prescriptions by logging in to my online account. The doctor quickly checks, accepts it, and passes the order on to the pharmacy electronically. A few days later I get a text message telling me to go and pick it up. No charge now that I am over 60. (I could actually get it delivered free of charge too, but I need excuses to get out of the house and it is only a 15 minute round trip anyway.)

 

[monkers]

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[monkers]

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[welsh dragon]

WoW that is crazy, so what happens if you have no transport, I suppose you wouldn't live out in the sticks.
I put my prescription in on the surgery web site and pick it up from the chemist 4-5 days later

Then tough luck. You have to find someone that can get it for you.

 

[oldwheels]

New frying pans have arrived. Very well packed and included a printed catalogue of Kitchen Goods. The box was filled with those expanded polystyrene things that look a bit like anaemic cheesy wotsits, or so I thought. Reading the included leaflet it turns out that they are actually made from "GM Free" modified Maize starch- 100% biodegradable" with instructions to run them under warm water in the sink and they will gently dissolve. They are also suitable and accepted in food waste bins.
I know what you are thinking, they are maid from GM Free maize starch, so in fact just like Cheesy Wotsits, but without the colourings, chemicals and salt of Wotsits. So yes, I did eat one. Very bland, but not an unpleasant mouth feel. I can see a party trick in the making. Next time my daughter visits I'll make her a sandwich then casually pour myself a bowl of what appear to be polystyrene chippings, pour some Soya milk over the top and tuck in 😄

There are two things in a kitchen which IMO should never be skimped on if you can afford it. Pans and knives are of paramount importance and good ones make food preparation and cooking soo much easier.

 

[oldwheels]

Then tough luck. You have to find someone that can get it for you.

The post van used to deliver things like that on an unofficial basis. If you lived near a bus route which is getting increasingly rare nowdays the bus driver often did and still does take packages if asked nicely.

 

[Mo1959]

There are two things in a kitchen which IMO should never be skimped on if you can afford it. Pans and knives are of paramount importance and good ones make food preparation and cooking soo much easier.

They would need to come with chefs for me to find cooking easier!

 

[derrick]

It's busy on here today, first quiet day i have had for a while, still have stuff to do but i thought i would stop for lunch, Egg ham and mushroom sandwich, washed down with a nice cup of tea.

 

[Mo1959]

It's busy on here today, first quiet day i have had for a while, still have stuff to do but i thought i would stop for lunch, Egg han and mushroom sandwich, washed down with a nice cup of tea.

Would never have though about putting mushroom on a sandwich! Nice on toast so I suppose no different really. I like mushrooms.

 

[welsh dragon]

Would never have though about putting mushroom on a sandwich! Nice on toast so I suppose no different really. I like mushrooms.

Bleh. Hate mush

 

[derrick]

Bleh. Hate mush

How can you not like mushrooms.

 

[Paulus]

Bloody Doctors receptionists
Every 2 months I get a repeat prescription (only Omeprazol). I phone the doctor, they email it to the chemist, I pick it up...simple.
Just spoke to the receptionist.
Me.... I want to arrange a repeat prescription.
Her.....we don't do that, you have to phone the pharmacy and ask them to do it
Me....but you always do it.
Her.....no, we have never done it.
Me (with steam coming out of my ears)....listen, I am not mental. I PHONE YOU, YOU EMAIL THEM...JOB DONE.
Her..... well, we shouldn't have done it, and we can't do it now.
Grrrhh gnash and a few more bloodies.
Phoned the chemist who said "I don't know why she says that. We always used to do it, then we were told not to. Don't worry, I will do it now.

The words piss up and brewery come to mind

MrsP has her meds/prescription sent to direct the local pharmacy. This week she gets a message that she needs to see the Doctor for a review before the next prescription can be offered. She phones the quacks and gets an appointment with the community pharmacist for next week.
The following day she gets a message from the pharmacy to say that her script is ready for collection.

 

[welsh dragon]

How can you not like mushrooms.

They are crap. Horrible slimey things.

 

[Paulus]

They are crap. Horrible slimey things.

My daughter says the same thing about mushrooms. I love them They aren't actually slimy at all.

 

[oldwheels]

Bleh. Hate mush

You probably overcook them. Hot pan with a little butter and flash fry.
Alternatively fry an onion then add chopped mushrooms and serve on toast with unmelted cheese.