Long term medication

[Dorset Lad]

Thanks for the info everyone.
I do use private perscriptions as they are about half the price of NHS. I have also renewed early but the computer does seem to monitor usage as my GP has noticed that I shouldn't be due more at that time. He is fairly accommodating but even so I can only slowly build up a small reserve.
As for other methods, weight loss is not much of an option. I could do with shedding a few pounds but not enough to make any real difference to my BP. One interesting thing is that due to suffering from leg cramps on occations, my GP has reccommended extra salt in my diet despite the high BP.
Prep Chick, if you are away from your home area you can drop into any A&E and say you have left without your inhaler and they will give you one. My wife has done that before and has inhalers in all her bags and first aid kits.
I will look into the Hawthorne Berry idea. I think garlic would have to be a last resort option. I car share with a guy who I strongly suspect takes garlic tablets before work. Strongly suspect some mornings as I bury my face in my scarff!