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Need prescription meds for child for 4 months, going abroad
« on: November 19, 2012, 12:20:16 PM »
Hello,
I was wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation.  My daughter is on prescription medicine daily and we are going back home to the USA for 4 months next month.  Does anyone know if the GP here will give me a prescription for her for the full 4 months in advance or if I have to use the health system in the USA to get this (by referral from GP here)?

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Re: Need prescription meds for child for 4 months, going abroad
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2012, 12:29:40 PM »
You can get them here. Just explain to your GP that you're going to the US for a few months and you'll get the amount you need. I've done this before.
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Re: Need prescription meds for child for 4 months, going abroad
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2012, 12:44:20 PM »
Ok, thanks!  Whew such a relief!
I really didn't want to have to deal with the costly health system back home, especially cause the travel insurance policies wouldn't cover it as it would be considered a pre-existing condition.

Thanks again :)


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Re: Need prescription meds for child for 4 months, going abroad
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2012, 01:03:58 PM »
No worries! I would request it at least a couple of weeks in advance; you may need an appointment with the doctor to get the prescription, and the chemist may not have it in the quantities you need, so give yourself enough time!
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