The sticker on the box is just so you know they were in there. It is the letter that matters.

Personal experience, labelled as such, is exactly right here. Nobody is prescribing.

Following this because I am in the same place and have no idea what to ask at the appointment. Currently on a short-dated batch myself.

Worth repeating that this is not medical advice and the answer often depends on who you are.

If you name a shop here, say whether you are affiliated. First line is enough. Currently on an online consultation model myself.

Following this because I am in the same place and have no idea what to ask at the appointment.

Name the active ingredient, not just the brand. It makes these threads searchable years later.

Same here. How long have you been on chronic pain?

Following this because I am in the same place and have no idea what to ask at the appointment.

How do I find the national register if I do not read the language?