Hi. Have you heard if there are shortages in the UK of Letrazole? Went to Boots to pick up my prescription and they say both their suppliers are out of stock.
Concerned this may impact on my cancer defense if there is a break.
I can see that there have been some helpful replies to your post.
You should now let your breast team know, this could be your breast cancer nurse, about this. If you are not able to get any letrozole you could ask if another type of hormonal treatment could be prescribed in the meantime. I am not sure if this can be done but do ask.
Please get back to us if you need any more information or support. You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.
Thanks Caroline. Managed to find one pack in another tien so frantically trying to get a prescription from GP which is a challenge in itself. Meanwhile I've left a message with the breast nurses to ring me. Just to get info on alternatives should this plan fail and for future reference, especially if no stock continue. Nobody seems to know why this has happened. Massive issue though.
Thanks Caroline. Managed to find one pack in another tien so frantically trying to get a prescription from GP which is a challenge in itself. Meanwhile I've left a message with the breast nurses to ring me. Just to get info on alternatives should this plan fail and for future reference, especially if no stock continue. Nobody seems to know why this has happened. Massive issue though.
Finally got my prescription. What a relief. So, this took 6 calls to pharmacies in Dorchester and three in Weymouth to get there. Breast nurses rang to say there wasn't an issue, they've just received a delivery. I have explained the situation as they need to be aware as I'm not the only one in Dorset to be prescribed this drug which they noted. Sometimes feel you are an inconvenience once chemo /hospital treatment finished and move to another Trust. Perhaps I'm a bit mardy?
I had an email back from Accord Healthcare today. They said that Letrozole has just come back into stock so it should be hitting the wholesalers within the next couple of days. It will then be up to the pharmacies to place some orders for it.
Hopefully you will be able to get some going forward but if not just let me know and I'll look into it again. This goes for any other medication that you or anyone else is struggling to obtain. :)
