OHIP and hypothyroidism
#1
OHIP and hypothyroidism
My lady has hypothyroidism and is treated with 75mg daily of thyroxine.
Once we are covered by OHIP, what is the deal? In the UK as it is a lifelong chronic condition, there are no prescription charges and the drugs are included on the NHS.
What is the deal on OHIP please (search showed stuff about BC - perhaps ON is different)??
Once we are covered by OHIP, what is the deal? In the UK as it is a lifelong chronic condition, there are no prescription charges and the drugs are included on the NHS.
What is the deal on OHIP please (search showed stuff about BC - perhaps ON is different)??
#2
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Re: OHIP and hypothyroidism
My daughter suffers from the same - takes synthroid daily which I think is the same. She pays something for her medication - but I can't recall how much, but it was partially covered by insurance, so it doesn't sound like it's sorted the same way as in the UK. I'm presuming someone (pharmacist/doctor) would have mentioned it to us here, if it was the case.
#3
Re: OHIP and hypothyroidism
My lady has hypothyroidism and is treated with 75mg daily of thyroxine.
Once we are covered by OHIP, what is the deal? In the UK as it is a lifelong chronic condition, there are no prescription charges and the drugs are included on the NHS.
What is the deal on OHIP please (search showed stuff about BC - perhaps ON is different)??
Once we are covered by OHIP, what is the deal? In the UK as it is a lifelong chronic condition, there are no prescription charges and the drugs are included on the NHS.
What is the deal on OHIP please (search showed stuff about BC - perhaps ON is different)??
I took that in the UK and, as the other poster has said, it is called Synthroid here. For 3 months coverage it costs me about $7. I have 80% coverage with health insurance.
Last edited by Almost Canadian; Aug 24th 2017 at 8:06 pm.
#4
Re: OHIP and hypothyroidism
It costs 9c per pill in BC plus say 3months dispensing fee $10 should total about $20..for three months ballpark- Hopefully similar over there.
If people are interested in looking at the costs of their meds, particularly BC, have a look at pharmacy compass.ca - this shows you how much a pill costs in each pharmacy plus gives an idea of the dispensing fee so you can shop around
If people are interested in looking at the costs of their meds, particularly BC, have a look at pharmacy compass.ca - this shows you how much a pill costs in each pharmacy plus gives an idea of the dispensing fee so you can shop around
Last edited by Stinkypup; Aug 24th 2017 at 8:52 pm. Reason: Dumbass spelling
#5
Re: OHIP and hypothyroidism
Thats fine thanks. Just wanted to get a picture. Those charges are pretty piffling in the scheme of things.....
#6
Re: OHIP and hypothyroidism
It costs 9c per pill in BC plus say 3months dispensing fee $10 should total about $20..for three months ballpark- Hopefully similar over there.
If people are interested in looking at the costs of there meds, particularly BC, have a look at pharmacy compass.ca - this shows you how much a pill costs in each pharmacy plus gives an idea of the dispensing fee so you can shop around
If people are interested in looking at the costs of there meds, particularly BC, have a look at pharmacy compass.ca - this shows you how much a pill costs in each pharmacy plus gives an idea of the dispensing fee so you can shop around