AboutNigel Simmons Expertise I am happy to answer general questions on medicines and hospital care. If possible, please use approved / chemical names rather than brands which are not internationally recognised.
Like all health professionals I am bound by a duty of care which prevents me giving detailed information about medication or treatment of people other than the questioner.
I will endeavour to help wherever possible or point towards more appropriate advice. If however your question crosses too far into patient confidentiality, I hope you will understand why I cannot answer your question.
Consider.. would you want me to discuss your care with a friend or relative without your knowledge?
Experience Registered as a UK pharmacist in 1982 and have worked in a number of hospital and health management posts around the UK. Formerly Chief Pharmacist for a 440 bed general hospital in Cambridgeshire.
Past/Present clients Previously Sysop on CompuServe UK Professionals forum.
Question I have a prescription for nexium. the label says refillable until 02/17/09. does this mean i can get it filled only 12 times, or as needed?
Answer Tina
As I'm in the UK, I cannot be certain of the regulations relating to repeatable prescriptions. However, I would suspect there is some restriction which would address the quantity supplied and frequency. Otherwise it would be possible to order a full supply every day for the life of the prescription.
My recommendation would be to show the prescription to a local pharmacist and ask for their interpretation. You would be under no obligation to have a supply dispensed at the same time.
