tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568864009978223531.post5054289817702195291..comments2023-07-13T02:41:02.211-07:00Comments on The Kickass Coach: A Packet of Solpadeine and a Lecture PleaseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568864009978223531.post-2316053286361488692016-02-11T14:30:36.453-08:002016-02-11T14:30:36.453-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764963118077203120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568864009978223531.post-938259908771244122015-10-01T04:14:15.819-07:002015-10-01T04:14:15.819-07:00Oh wow what a lift you have given me...just roarin...Oh wow what a lift you have given me...just roaring laughing at my screen here getting funny looks!!! soooo true and the best post I have ever seen on this!! well done and well said...give me more!!!Valerie Farragherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00261554009639032631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568864009978223531.post-15406440626866944862014-03-19T22:47:28.144-07:002014-03-19T22:47:28.144-07:00Good article! Sick of it really - it's like yo...Good article! Sick of it really - it's like you're askin for something illegal. Either make them prescription altogether or let people look after themselves. Typically irishAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568864009978223531.post-86389857982151106742014-01-22T11:03:26.544-08:002014-01-22T11:03:26.544-08:00As a pharmacist and also one who knows Mags- not f...As a pharmacist and also one who knows Mags- not from her Solpadeine buying but through writing- may I state that we are legally obliged through pharmacy regulations to 'lecture' each person who request Solpadeine. No matter how you try to turn the queries into a conversation, we inevitably feel like an interrogator. We dearly hope that it becomes a prescription only medicine. There are many people addicted to the medicine and only last week, I had an embarrassing situation with a neighbour who was obviously overusing Solpadeine. I sat with her in the consultation room and explained the effects of long term use. Both of us were embarrassed and I certainly would prefer to not be in this situation. Some years back before regulation, I assisted a dependent customer in weaning off her Nurofen Plus with the co-operation of her GP and a counsellor. She is still a patient of the pharmacy and appreciates the intervention. <br />So, like the customer looking for the product, the current regulations have made it equally awful for the pharmacist. But we are obligated to comply with the regulations set for us.And it is not about the sales- as a pharmacist, yes I need to make a living but I am a pharmacist because I am concerned for the health and well being of my customers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568864009978223531.post-29587388518282135332014-01-22T11:00:50.767-08:002014-01-22T11:00:50.767-08:00As a pharmacist and also one who knows Mags- not f...As a pharmacist and also one who knows Mags- not from her Solpadeine buying but through writing- may I state that we are legally obliged through pharmacy regulations to 'lecture' each person who request Solpadeine. No matter how you try to turn the queries into a conversation, we inevitably feel like an interrogator. We dearly hope that it becomes a prescription only medicine. There are many people addicted to the medicine and only last week, I had an embarrassing situation with a neighbour who was obviously overusing Solpadeine. I sat with her in the consultation room and explained the effects of long term use. Both of us were embarrassed and I certainly would prefer to not be in this situation. Some years back before regulation, I assisted a dependent customer in weaning off her Nurofen Plus with the co-operation of her GP and a counsellor. She is still a patient of the pharmacy and appreciates the intervention. <br />So, like the customer looking for the product, the current regulations have made it equally awful for the pharmacist. But we are obligated to comply with the regulations set for us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568864009978223531.post-69146700142525437902014-01-08T17:02:45.275-08:002014-01-08T17:02:45.275-08:00Might I just enquire, are you 'oirish' you...Might I just enquire, are you 'oirish' yourself? In Ireland this seems to be a recently imported 'nanny england' state of affairs in the local chemist. They are frequently told the most outrageous lies, by way of saying it isn't your business. You can't blame the 'Oirish' for this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568864009978223531.post-61293870075968749932013-11-02T20:35:58.906-07:002013-11-02T20:35:58.906-07:00My Gran was prescribed these years ago in the days...My Gran was prescribed these years ago in the days when they weren't available OTC. After taking them for a few days Mum asked how she was getting on with them she replied that they were working well, but didn't 'alf make you fart.<br /><br />The moral of the story? Read the instructions. If you don't you might miss something basic like 'dissolve in water.'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568864009978223531.post-11825525723922063192013-06-06T20:20:51.274-07:002013-06-06T20:20:51.274-07:00I like your comment 'you can buy solpadeine ov...I like your comment 'you can buy solpadeine over the counter but only if you get a lecture first'. Maybe pharmacies should hold mass lecture sessions once a day, that way they only have to say it once, then stand back for the stampede to buy the pills. Alternatively, gp's could become uderstanding with patients who need these and actually issue prescriptions with enough supplies to actually help. Life is never dull, thats for sure:-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568864009978223531.post-78620797751137550792013-06-02T00:58:37.798-07:002013-06-02T00:58:37.798-07:00You can ask to speak to your pharmacist privately ...You can ask to speak to your pharmacist privately if you wish as all pharmacies have consultation rooms and have notices displayed to that effect. Pharmacists should be discreet and private in establishing appropriate use.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568864009978223531.post-25007531570270092312013-05-24T02:56:28.111-07:002013-05-24T02:56:28.111-07:00What legal right has a chemist or assistant to ask...What legal right has a chemist or assistant to ask personal questions within earshot of other customers. It must be a violation in todays info sensitive society. I came out of Tescos pharmacy with a pressure headache after the grilling and I went in for post-op pain relief for my shoulder. The assistant looked to be enjoying the element of control. Will buy online now and spend less time in Tescos and save cash!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568864009978223531.post-18611021554207933082013-04-18T07:40:53.040-07:002013-04-18T07:40:53.040-07:00Classic, The elephant in the room for all us solpa...Classic, The elephant in the room for all us solpadeine lovers and our friendly pharmacist.Jimnoreply@blogger.com