If you are having hydrocortisone injections for three weeks or more, or you have been prescribed a high dosage, then you will need to have a blue steroid treatment card.
The card gives you information on how to reduce the risk of side effects as well as giving important information to healthcare professionals. This card informs any healthcare professionals that you come into contact with that you are on steroid treatment which must not be stopped suddenly. If you need any medical or dental treatment then you must show this card to your GP or dentist. You should always carry this card with you in case you ever need any emergency medical assistance.