Will I need to pay for the medication at the pharmacy?
If you have a private prescription for medication, that means that you need to pay directly for the medication (the costs of which are set by the pharmacies).
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Ensuring Your Pharmacy Has the Right Medication for Your Treatment
The database of medications we pull from to create your Treatment Recommendation includes the most commonly prescribed and dispensed brands used in gender-affirming healthcare. However, we understand there may be some medications unavailable in ...
The pharmacy didn't dispense and I need another prescription. What should I do?
Occasionally, a pharmacist might only dispense medication if they are familiar with it. They also might not have the medication in stock or choose not to accept the prescription type you present them with for their own reasons. If you encounter this ...
I'm traveling & taking medication. Will I need documents?
It depends on the medication and the destination, but generally, it's better to be on the safe side. Check the laws in the country you're traveling to so you can prepare accordingly. We can provide you with a Travelling with Medication letter, which ...
What blood tests will I need to have?
If you're over 40, you should have a general health check periodically anyway, just to make sure things like your cholesterol and blood count are okay (but this is for everyone, not just because you are going through hormone therapy). The specific ...
What do I do if the pharmacy gives me the wrong medication?
The pharmacy can only dispense exactly what is written on the prescription, which is the treatment that has been prescribed for you in line with the clinical guidelines for gender-affirming care. If you want to discuss changes, then you will need to ...