I was prescribed prednisone tabs to be taken 6x3 and 4x3 and 2x3 and 1x3 days or a total of 39 tablets. However there were 50 tablets prescribed. The pharmacy confirmed the total prescribed and the directions. Why are there 11 extra pills?
Prednisone prescription - more pills than needed?
Question posted by Akh101246 on 7 Aug 2021
Last updated on 7 August 2021 by Nola_mar
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Nola_mar
8 Aug 2021
Hi! A couple things may have occurred.
1.) The prescriber miscalculated how many you'd need, or
2.) The prescriber gave you a few extras in case you drop/lose a few. They can be quite tiny.
If the difference in the price you pay isn't drastic, be glad you have a few extra rather than be shorted. They may come in handy.
I'm on 2 x 5mg a day and I can't quit suddenly, so from my perspective, I'd be glad to have a few spares. Be well.
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