Asthma Inhalers 2x £7 instore @ Asda

smokingplunger

They're free in Wales anyway!

No they are not, nothing is free. People who pay taxes pay for them for Welsh people and for Scottish people (including Welsh and Scottish tax payers of course)

ukmonkey

People with other life threatening illnesses get free prescriptions but … People with other life threatening illnesses get free prescriptions but not ashtmatics..... why?Read lessRead more

Get yourself registered as a Drug Addict they get free scripts and a lot more besides. The medical profession would not be able to prove you are not an addict and a bonus is you will also get priority for social housing extra benefits plus your very own social worker and told your very naughty when you go to court for stealing and burglary

Red Devil

So where does your argument stand with all the methadone prescribed to … So where does your argument stand with all the methadone prescribed to the jobless, Jeremy Kyle watching junkies of the UK? It's the likes of me and anyone else on here with a job and paying their taxesRead lessRead more

To be honest you need methadone to make Jeremy Kyle enjoyable, maybe if daytime TV was good none of this would be happening.

Orcinus_orca

perfumes, smoking, deodorants, this is why people need inhalers. they … perfumes, smoking, deodorants, this is why people need inhalers. they should not be free as we humans have created this problem by our use of stupid chemicals.Read lessRead more

Give your head a wobble son, you're talking utter drivel.

ColdDealLarry

Can I use these even if I don't have asthma?

Erm Why? they do have uses for none asthmatics.... but no... don't would be like asking if you should take painkillers when you don't have pain?
Weird weird Trolls....

londonstinks

None of it should be free, we can't afford to keep giving out free **** … None of it should be free, we can't afford to keep giving out free **** to everyone.Read lessRead more

Of course we can... We're one of the wealthiest countries on the planet... What I think you actually mean is, "I can't afford my luxuries if we keep letting people have free medical treatment"...

They can never be free as they cost money to produce?? They do have to be paid for somehow..

Hot! That's asthma price!

emsie83

oh this is fab i hate fighting with a receptionist to get an appointment … oh this is fab i hate fighting with a receptionist to get an appointment to tell the doc i need one, 10 min argument for 30 secs of seeing a doc.Read lessRead more

Just been and got some, only now you have to fight with the girl on the chemist counter for an appointment.
Asda didn't mention having to be nice to some grumpy old bat at the chemist counter to try and get a consultation before you can get an inhaler.

This was 11.00 am
Please can i have the ventulin inhalers that are two for £7.
Can you come back at 4.00 pm, "well no i can't i've driven 20 miles here to get an inhaler". ..well i'm a very , very important grumpy old bat and i have the power over whether you can have an inhaler or not.
"Ok then very important grumpy old bat, can i have an earlier appointment",
I will have a word with Jesus over there who does the consultations.
Jesus says "if you sit over there and pray for 20 minutes he will see you".
"Thanks very important grumpy old bat , i will say a prayer for you".
20 minutes later consultation with Jesus.

Have you taken ventilin before.......Yes
Do you take it more than 2 times every day .....no
Are you on beta blockers or have a heart condition ...no

Ok you can have some.

Thanks Jesus and very important Grumpy old bat.

They're free in Wales anyway!

Really good idea - however depending on how many medications you're on it's still worth considering a pre-pay certificate. My husband has one and it's around £10 a month so the cost is spread over the year but atleast you can budget a bit easier. Maybe other pharmacies will start following suit - our local Asda doesn't have a pharmacy but there are ones in the Tescos and Sainsburys.

the blue inhaler is not a substitute for the preventer (steroid inhaler). asthma patients who are on a steroid inhaler as well as blue reliever should also be taking regularly to treat the inflammation of asthma and not replacing it with the blue reliver one.

nicky01

the blue inhaler is not a substitute for the preventer (steroid inhaler). … the blue inhaler is not a substitute for the preventer (steroid inhaler). asthma patients who are on a steroid inhaler as well as blue reliever should also be taking regularly to treat the inflammation of asthma and not replacing it with the blue reliver one.Read lessRead more

Yep, ever since I started to regularly take my preventitive inhaler (seretide) I rarely use my blue one now

Orcinus_orca

perfumes, smoking, deodorants, this is why people need inhalers. they … perfumes, smoking, deodorants, this is why people need inhalers. they should not be free as we humans have created this problem by our use of stupid chemicals.Read lessRead more

You could say that about any chronic conditions which has free prescriptions

Orcinus_orca

perfumes, smoking, deodorants, this is why people need inhalers. they … perfumes, smoking, deodorants, this is why people need inhalers. they should not be free as we humans have created this problem by our use of stupid chemicals.Read lessRead more

Lets assume you're correct that people only get asthma because of things like that (including fumes from industry, cars etc) - In that case you're saying anyone who has any illness caused by anything to do with living in the modern world shouldn't be treated? That would rule out most illnesses/injuries you understand...
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My doctor put's 2 of these per prescription so I only pay one prescription for 2 inhalers.

Good for emergencies though, and yes they should be free. Insulin is.

your gp is talking utter rubbish if you need blue inhaler more than 2/3 times per week regular basis asthma is not controlled a blue inhaler opens the airways giving temporary relief a steroid inhaler treats the inflammation in the airways which is the cause of asthma thus preventing symptoms occuring.asthma is variable and has different triggers for different people.undertreating asthma with temporary relief is the cause of long term problems.you do not get dependant on steroid inhalers they are just treating the condition corectly.blue inhalers are important dont get me wrong but the most important thing is treating asthma correctly. i work in respiratory.im shocked a gp would say that. i would speak to someone at asthma uk for advice.

Dhaos

Actually im not classed as a asthmatic, i went to the docs 3 months ago … Actually im not classed as a asthmatic, i went to the docs 3 months ago after having a chesty cough for 6 months, gave me preventer and reliever, cough cleared up about a week after taking the preventer, although if i stop taking it the cough will come back after 3-4 days or so.Read lessRead more

errr sounds exactly like asthma to me!

jellybaby22

Ridiculous people with asthma pay for their prescription , when other … Ridiculous people with asthma pay for their prescription , when other chronic conditions are exempt.Also makes me glad I live in ScotlandRead lessRead more

People with Cystic Fibrosis (C.F.) have to pay for prescriptions too in England
Which i think is so unfair. Inhalers are 1 of many daily meds we have to take along with anything upto 30-40 tablets aday

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I work in an asda pharmacy and would like to make it clear that you need to have been prescribed the inhaler before and have proof of it. (Either through your reorder form or patient history from visiting the pharmacy before). We have had so many people in for them who aren't eligible and had to turn them away which often doesn't make for a very happy customer.

Paid for these and others for 35 years, Now i'm over 60 and get them free.Does pee me right off when i see druggys going into chemist for a free fix though.
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This is handy. Dont have to order prescriptions..and great for emergencies. HOT

Yes I agree, inhalors should be free. Asthma is a chronic illness.

What a fab idea, it costs me almost £6 in petrol to get to my doctors & back, now I can pick one up when I am at work Oh & the time my son forgot it when we went on holiday, almost a day wasted trying to get hold of one Well done Asda

i presume a parmacist would ask them regarding history etc... am sure it would need to be controlled or could be harmful to some people if not given out correctly.

jellybaby22

Ridiculous people with asthma pay for their prescription , when other … Ridiculous people with asthma pay for their prescription , when other chronic conditions are exempt.Also makes me glad I live in ScotlandRead lessRead more

I'd hardly call it ridiculous, more realistic. As has been mentioned, these need to be paid for by someone - while you may be happy to pay a bit extra to fund it, most people are not (no matter what they say).

Chiptivo

They can never be free as they cost money to produce?? They do have to be … They can never be free as they cost money to produce?? They do have to be paid for somehow..Read lessRead more

So where does your argument stand with all the methadone prescribed to the jobless, Jeremy Kyle watching junkies of the UK? It's the likes of me and anyone else on here with a job and paying their taxes

i only have the a blue inhaler use it when i get up and maybe when i feel tired (seems to kick in if im on a late night) asked the doctor if i should be using a brown preventer instead only last month and he assured me by puttin me on a preventer would probably cause my asthma to become worse as i'd slowly become dependent on it - i dont know if hes talking rubbish im not a doctor

i think £7 for two is a fair price seeing that you get them abroad for €3/4 each - but i dont begrudge paying for my script thou the NHS needs every penny and by making a profit out of these helps the more needy then thats only fair

Orcinus_orca

perfumes, smoking, deodorants, this is why people need inhalers. they … perfumes, smoking, deodorants, this is why people need inhalers. they should not be free as we humans have created this problem by our use of stupid chemicals.Read lessRead more

Asthma can be traced back nearly 3000 years, and the first treatment for Asthma was in 150 bc

It's still not an over the counter medicine

Those with asthma should try the Buteyko breathing exercises. I just bought the book “Asthma-Free Naturally” and followed the exercises. I was very sceptical until I started getting excellent results. I used to rely heavily on the blue inhalers. The exercises literally changed my life once I knew how to control my asthma without drugs. You do have to keep up the breathing exercises though but is a small price to pay for your health. I guess that applies to any exercise.

docefc

True it is ridiculous but it is the world we live in, my brown one sets … True it is ridiculous but it is the world we live in, my brown one sets me back £8 a monthRead lessRead more

I'd rather have Asthma than COPD, both are horrible things to have but COPD is a huge killer that is also not funded. Whereas if you're an alcoholic, you get given money to feed your habit and is classed as a disability!
People who make these decisions need lining and and shooting!

splatsplatsplat

Is that the technique where you breath through your nose?

I'd ask my wife, but she talks out her @rse. (& she has that technique perfected)

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I used to be on Ventolin, then someone recommended Symbicort. It is amazing and makes it feel like I no longer have asthma. Ask your doctor for advice on trying it. You will never look back. I don't need to inhale before sport or exercise anymore. You just take it once at night and once in morning. The most amazing asthma drug I've tried.

catg

What a fab idea, it costs me almost £6 in petrol to get to my doctors & … What a fab idea, it costs me almost £6 in petrol to get to my doctors & back, now I can pick one up when I am at work Oh & the time my son forgot it when we went on holiday, almost a day wasted trying to get hold of one Well done AsdaRead lessRead more

We are in a recession.. Time to ditch the Hummer and walk the 150m to the doctors

loll1es

For those paying for brown inhalers month in and month out, try these 2 … For those paying for brown inhalers month in and month out, try these 2 options. 1. Do look at buying a pre-paid prescription card it works out about half the price. Or2. Plead with your Doc to give you 2 per prescription rather than just 1, as it's NHS a lot won't mind.Read lessRead more

Spot on. My doctor gives me 2 per prescription without any trouble at all. If you dont ask - you dont get!

Just to let people know and a heads up , I had ran out of my ventolin , and was on my way to work so always like to carry one with me before my shift if i have a tight or wheezy chest (due to a cold) . I saw the adverts on TV so went into ASDA prior to work , there are adverts everywhere advertising the 2 x inhalors for £7 even on the main doorsto the store, The lady at the pharmacy asked how often do i use a blue inhalor ? to which i replied "about twice a day". She basically told me I was not allowed one as my asthma was not under control. And controlled usage of blue inhalor is once or twice a week maximum

As you can imagine i was frustrated by this , It was a wasted journey and already had an asthma review booked at the drs , After much discussion/ argument i was allowed ONE for emergancy use at the cost of £3.50 . So if you are making a special journey just check you fall into their questionaire criteria ! Just a heads up !!

Craig

I live in Wales so mine are free, which they should be for things like this. And before I get a know it all to comment 'but they are not free because of tax blah blah' well I have paid my taxes anyway so if you have paid taxes then have to pay again for your prescription then you are paying double for it.
I don't mind paying for one off prescriptions but an illness that is going to be with me for the rest of my life then it should be free no matter where it is in the UK, this is for any illness that there is no cure, but have to take medication all the time.
The only thing that I would say is that people should not be able to buy these without a doctors prescription.
Its still hot from me.

Ok just rang up asda.
You need to have had it prescribed for asthma or copd.
You must be using it no more than twice daily
You must not be on beta blockers not that u will as your asthmatic anyway and these drugs bring on an asthma attack.
You must not have been back within 8 weeks so its for 2 mths supply.
You need to tell your GP about this service.
You are not allergic to salbutamol.
You must be over 16 not pregnant or breastfeeding.
You will then be prescribed 2 Ventolin i repeat Ventolin inhalers which will be labelled correctly.
You then will be advised on how to use them even though u have used then for decades.
You pay just 7.00 and when you return in 8 weeks they will go thru this again with you.
Any questions?

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