What you have reported Jules seems to be the common line in many Boots, as I have read the same here. When I first started Atkins I went to my local Boots and got them without any problems. After my second lot I gave up buying them.

You might be interested in the following link to info on Ketosis I found in the GO-Diet, which I read last week. I have not seen it put so clearly before. Here is the link - Ketosis

I'm glad to hear you are back on the wagon, and so far things are looking good.