aisling o'b
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Wow, that is quite a saving. I am also on medication which costs about 130 monthly. My doctor does prescribe a six monthly repeat prescription, so I only have to go see him every six months, but the local pharmacist will only fill one month of each medication at a time. Presumably this is to stop me getting all six months in one go and avoiding the 132 monthly limit by then only having to pay it in the month I fill the prescription. Will French pharmacists fill the six months in one go? If so, guess I'm off to France for the next round of medication!
I have thought of doing this but the six month issue put me off. How can we find the cost certain drugs in France or Greece?That is exactly why.
For some drugs, there may also be a safety / risk of overdose reason for not allowing you to fill a presciption for 6 months at one time.
In very few cases, the best before date is short.
You would want to investigate the cost of your particular drug in France before going to the expense of a flight. For some drugs, the savings could be not worth the trip.
Is the blue form, given with the prescribed medicine, of any value to me ? My monthly spend is well within the Drug Refund Scheme threshold (I have a DRS card). Can these forms be used for some seperate claim for refund of money spent ?
Thanks
I used to throw these away but recently have had to claim from PCRS for multiple pharmacies refunds and I need these for the claim. The PCRS were very nice and got on to my pharmacist to get copies. This is the only use I can think of for them as Revenue only need a printed Med 1 from pharmacist. Very impressed with PCRS on this experience.
Thanks
PCRS = Primary Care Reimbursement Service ?
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