Repeat Prescriptions

[Nikia]

I was wondering how those of you who have repeat prescriptions manage to get your supplies when cruising abroad for long periods?
Does a relative pick up and post to you?
We are going to be in that position soon, so advice welcome.
Thanks

 

[vyv_cox]

In Greece we can buy our repeat prescriptions at the pharmacy for very little money. This applies to all medications other than drugs. We are allowed three months-worth from UK and buy the rest.

 

[Gwylan]

Knock a couple of weeks off the repeat date each time and build a surplus stock. Start in January and by may you can have enough to get you through to September.

 

[Cin70]

It's a problem, although I have found I can buy what I need in Spain even though they are prescription only. Depends what it is, and some pharmacies say no, others are fine. Getting them collected and posted out is probably the best option. Most marinas will take deliveries for you.

 

[elton]

I seem to recall I got a three month supply prescribed before I went to Kenya for a month, and was told that was the absolute maximum. I didn't know how long I'd be away for.

 

[greeny]

Manage to get 3 months but only after seeing the doctor and telling him i was touring europe on a one off holiday. They have a budget to keep to and the practice managers monitor the prescriptions at my surgery. If they see anything more than 1 month on repeat, they cancel it back down to 1 month. Happens to me all the time and then i have to fly back to get a new supply. Delivery by post is haphazard to say the least especially here in Portugal. Some things can be bought here at the pharmacy but not all, I have to go and get a presription from a local doctor who are generally ok about it as long as you can show the original box or prescription from your own doctor. You can say you're on holiday and didn't bring enough.
All in all it can be a problem if your plan is to stay away for long periods.
Of course if you're lucky and have a nice GP like some of my friends you can get 6 months at once.

 

[Graham376]

We get 6 months from GP and if we run short can get everything we need from pharmacy here but, as greeny says, you may need to produce the tablet box with name on it or, a photocopy of UK prescription. Some medication is cheaper from pharmacy if on prescription from local doctor.

 

[maxi77]

We have a friend who puts ours in every month (one of our pills is only allowed to be prescribed monthly) and we pick them up when we go hone every few months or she brings them out to us. We have copies of the prescriptions so can get top ups through the local health system

 

[FlyingGoose]

https://www.wessexlmcs.com/patientstravellingabroadprescriptionsadvice

Sums it up well , there are many ways around it but some may be illegal or imoral , but that is not my Judgment call ,
I also take 4 diffrent types of medication and get three months Supply

 

[Graham376]

https://www.wessexlmcs.com/patientstravellingabroadprescriptionsadvice

Sums it up well , there are many ways around it but some may be illegal or imoral , but that is not my Judgment call ,
I also take 4 diffrent types of medication and get three months Supply

Before coming away this year, our GP gave both of us two separate prescriptions, each for 3 months supply. Boots pharmacy queried them and said it wasn't allowed but when I said I would take the second one to another pharmacy, they changed their minds and processed both.

 

[nortada]

https://www.wessexlmcs.com/patientstravellingabroadprescriptionsadvice

Sums it up well , there are many ways around it but some may be illegal or imoral , but that is not my Judgment call ,
I also take 4 different types of medication and get three months Supply

Your observation on morality is interesting.

If a Brit is paying their UK taxes, morally they are entitled to support from the UK NHS.

If there are regulations that duck this NHS responsibility, therein lies the immorality - taking the money but not providing the service.

For the record, I am lucky enough not to have any repeat prescriptions so rather than personal interest, mine is an ethical position.

 

[FlyingGoose]

Your observation on morality is interesting.

If a Brit is paying their UK taxes, morally they are entitled to support from the UK NHS.

If there are regulations that duck this NHS responsibility, therein lies the immorality - taking the money but not providing the service.

For the record, I am lucky enough not to have any repeat prescriptions so rather than personal interest, mine is an ethical position.

Through life there are rules we do not argree with but we can either break them and put it into a moral fight for self justice or we can break a law and be a criminal in the eyes of the Law ,
I do not make the rules but try and follow them as best I can
And its not my call to call anyone anything ,
Imorally you can keep an adress in the UK and keep registered with a GP when you have no intention of going back before 3 months this could be seens as imoral as you are costing the NHS money and your not paying your taxes becasue your not in the Country . Them the rules.
A bit like parents that put a house down as their postcode to get their children inot a good school hardly the crime of the century but could be seen as imoral but this is all hyopthetical so please read the thread carefully to understand that it is from this stand point.:encouragement:

 

[sailaboutvic]

This is quite a funny subject, not funny as in haha.
I get one lot every three month but the other type monthly , I been told that in reality a doctor can give you six months but many won't , the funny bit is , if you go privately they give you what you like but in separate prescription.
Oh I pay a good amount of tax each year in the UK so I think I am intited to mine .

 

[nortada]

Through life there are rules we do not argree with but we can either break them and put it into a moral fight for self justice or we can break a law and be a criminal in the eyes of the Law ,
I do not make the rules but try and follow them as best I can
And its not my call to call anyone anything ,
Imorally you can keep an adress in the UK and keep registered with a GP when you have no intention of going back before 3 months this could be seens as imoral as you are costing the NHS money and your not paying your taxes becasue your not in the Country . Them the rules.
A bit like parents that put a house down as their postcode to get their children inot a good school hardly the crime of the century but could be seen as imoral but this is all hyopthetical so please read the thread carefully to understand that it is from this stand point.:encouragement:

Don’t see how it can be immoral to have an address in the UK as this costs the UK nothing

Point of fact, even if you are not are out of the country, you will continue to be taxed as though you were still in the UK️

On a broader front, I am dyslexic but out of courtesy to readers, I use a spell checker and proof read my submissions. Possibly others may consider a similar course of action.

 

[FlyingGoose]

Don’t see how it can be immoral to have an address in the UK as this costs the UK nothing

Point of fact, even if you are not are out of the country, you will continue to be taxed as though you were still in the UK️

On a broader front, I am dyslexic but out of courtesy to readers, I use a spell checker and proof read my submissions. Possibly others may consider a similar course of action.

Thank you for letting me know of my Spelling , the spell check does not work on the YBW forum and when I try and write on Word and re copy it goes all funny,
I suffer from Aspergers Syndrome with mentally reduced capacity , so I apoliges to you and others that are upset in regards to some ones spelling on a forum
I still think you keep missing a key point in that I did not make the laws and this will be the third time and I hope you get it this time I am not in a position to Judge , I am although allowed an opnion which seems to some on these forums as being not allowed.
As a person that takes medication and goes abroad I was able to contribute to this post in a meanigful way , without Judgment .
Plwase consider that when responding ,as I feel you are taking a distinct negative view of me and you have never met me
thanks again

 

[sailaboutvic]

Thank you for letting me know of my Spelling , the spell check does not work on the YBW forum and when I try and write on Word and re copy it goes all funny,
I suffer from Aspergers Syndrome with mentally reduced capacity , so I apoliges to you and others that are upset in regards to some ones spelling on a forum
I still think you keep missing a key point in that I did not make the laws and this will be the third time and I hope you get it this time I am not in a position to Judge , I am although allowed an opnion which seems to some on these forums as being not allowed.
As a person that takes medication and goes abroad I was able to contribute to this post in a meanigful way , without Judgment .
Plwase consider that when responding ,as I feel you are taking a distinct negative view of me and you have never met me
thanks again

Ok guys cool it , it another hot night , I think I deserve a gold medal for my erratic posting and miss spelling .
Let all have another beer .

 

[nortada]

Thank you for letting me know of my Spelling , the spell check does not work on the YBW forum and when I try and write on Word and re copy it goes all funny,
I suffer from Aspergers Syndrome with mentally reduced capacity , so I apoliges to you and others that are upset in regards to some ones spelling on a forum
I still think you keep missing a key point in that I did not make the laws and this will be the third time and I hope you get it this time I am not in a position to Judge , I am although allowed an opnion which seems to some on these forums as being not allowed.
As a person that takes medication and goes abroad I was able to contribute to this post in a meanigful way , without Judgment .
Plwase consider that when responding ,as I feel you are taking a distinct negative view of me and you have never met me
thanks again

It’s your syntax that makes life difficult for me and this could be resolved with proof reading. Spelling - we all regularly fall at that fence.

As to the subject, I am not questioning your judgement, just your concept of morality. As you say, we have never met so I have no view of you (positive or negative) but just respond to what I read.

Again in a broader context, if one chucks bricks they shouldn’t be too surprised when a few get flung back.

 

[nortada]

Ok guys cool it , it another hot night , I think I deserve a gold medal for my erratic posting and miss spelling .
Let all have another beer .

Not so hot here.?

Where do we send the medal

 

[Heckler]

Your observation on morality is interesting.

If a Brit is paying their UK taxes, morally they are entitled to support from the UK NHS.

If there are regulations that duck this NHS responsibility, therein lies the immorality - taking the money but not providing the service.

For the record, I am lucky enough not to have any repeat prescriptions so rather than personal interest, mine is an ethical position.

It pisses me off that I am still paying taxes at 71, other feckless ones live off the state! No savings, no look to the future so get benefits! I get 3 months at a time if necessary and have never had a problem buying prescription drugs in Portugal by showing my repeat script. Cheap as chips as well,

 

[Tony Cross]

In Greece at least, and from memory, many other Mediterranean countries, a lot of drugs that are prescription only in the UK can be bought over the counter in pharmacies here.