Some medications that we prescribe, require you to have regular blood tests to make sure they are not causing harm.
We can refuse to issue the medicines if we do not have these results, to ensure you are safe.
The information below provides general guidance. If your blood tests need to be more frequent, we will let you know.
Amiodarone = Blood test at least every 3 months.
Azathioprine = Blood test at least every 3 months.
Ciclosporin = Blood test at least every 4 weeks (unless specialist allows an extension to every 6-8 weeks).
Leflunomide = Blood test at least every 3 months.
Lithium = Blood test every 3 to 6 months.
Mercaptopurine = Blood test at least every 3 months.
Methotrexate = Blood test at least every 3 months.
Ramipril / Enalapril / Lisinopril = Blood test every 6 to 12 months depending on the reason you are taking it. If taking for high blood pressure usually every 12 months.