Getting a prescriptiption for Low Dose Naltrexone(LDN) (Naltrexone Capsules 3mg & 4.5mg) and where to have to dispensed
Not every GP will prescribe naltrexone (LDN) on the NHS as it is an unlicenced product, but many will and many more will issue a private prescription for it.
When a patient gets an NHS prescription obtaining naltrexone (LDN) is usually not difficult. The only thing is that pharmacy the patient goes to will have to order it as a special, which means a wait of a few days. The patient may be able to obtain it free or pay the NHS prescription charge of £7.20 per item
But when a private prescription is issued it becomes an issue of cost. As low dose naltrexone (LDN) is unlicensed it is not readily available and has to custom made by a licensed compounding laboratory and each laboratory will have their own pricing structure and therefore the cost to the patient for LDN varies enormously.
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