Asthma & Aus
Dec 2nd 2005, 9:33 am
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Asthma & Aus
Does anyone know what the situation is regarding the prescriptions for inhalers in aus? We are a family of 5, 4 of us have asthma, 2 quite badly (need nebulisers ,steroids, the works). My son's is mainly 'climate' induced. Whenever the temp drops below 20 degrees, he suffers. Whilst out in aus we didn't have a problem until he got bitten by a sandfly and had all sorts of probs going on.
When we do need inhalers, do we simply go to the GP and she/he prescribes them? Or can we go to a chemist and buy them? In fact, do we have to pay for the kids prescriptions?
Many thanks X
When we do need inhalers, do we simply go to the GP and she/he prescribes them? Or can we go to a chemist and buy them? In fact, do we have to pay for the kids prescriptions?
Many thanks X
Dec 2nd 2005, 9:39 am
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Re: Asthma & Aus
Originally Posted by glittababe
Does anyone know what the situation is regarding the prescriptions for inhalers in aus? We are a family of 5, 4 of us have asthma, 2 quite badly (need nebulisers ,steroids, the works). My son's is mainly 'climate' induced. Whenever the temp drops below 20 degrees, he suffers. Whilst out in aus we didn't have a problem until he got bitten by a sandfly and had all sorts of probs going on.
When we do need inhalers, do we simply go to the GP and she/he prescribes them? Or can we go to a chemist and buy them? In fact, do we have to pay for the kids prescriptions?
Many thanks X
When we do need inhalers, do we simply go to the GP and she/he prescribes them? Or can we go to a chemist and buy them? In fact, do we have to pay for the kids prescriptions?
Many thanks X
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Dec 2nd 2005, 9:49 am
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Re: Asthma & Aus
Originally Posted by lock collector
You will need to get a scrip, and most definately you pay for the kids medicines, and it's expensive unless you qualify for a heathcare card.
Paul
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Just guessing, but is the healthcare card for those on a low income similar to the UK?
Dec 2nd 2005, 10:44 am
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Re: Asthma & Aus
Originally Posted by glittababe
Does anyone know what the situation is regarding the prescriptions for inhalers in aus? We are a family of 5, 4 of us have asthma, 2 quite badly (need nebulisers ,steroids, the works). My son's is mainly 'climate' induced. Whenever the temp drops below 20 degrees, he suffers. Whilst out in aus we didn't have a problem until he got bitten by a sandfly and had all sorts of probs going on.
When we do need inhalers, do we simply go to the GP and she/he prescribes them? Or can we go to a chemist and buy them? In fact, do we have to pay for the kids prescriptions?
Many thanks X
When we do need inhalers, do we simply go to the GP and she/he prescribes them? Or can we go to a chemist and buy them? In fact, do we have to pay for the kids prescriptions?
Many thanks X
There are some medicines that if they aren't on the special list (forgot what its called now, something like PBS?) then you may pay a fortune for, I paid a small fortune for a certain nasal spray.
You will have to pay for perscriptions and for child medicines/inhalers.
Dec 2nd 2005, 11:04 am
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Re: Asthma & Aus
Originally Posted by glittababe
Does anyone know what the situation is regarding the prescriptions for inhalers in aus? We are a family of 5, 4 of us have asthma, 2 quite badly (need nebulisers ,steroids, the works). My son's is mainly 'climate' induced. Whenever the temp drops below 20 degrees, he suffers. Whilst out in aus we didn't have a problem until he got bitten by a sandfly and had all sorts of probs going on.
When we do need inhalers, do we simply go to the GP and she/he prescribes them? Or can we go to a chemist and buy them? In fact, do we have to pay for the kids prescriptions?
Many thanks X
When we do need inhalers, do we simply go to the GP and she/he prescribes them? Or can we go to a chemist and buy them? In fact, do we have to pay for the kids prescriptions?
Many thanks X
You can buy Ventolin Inhalers over the counter,dont need a script for them but any steroid inhalers need a script from the doctor.
Myself & my youngest are asthmatic,both on ventolin,& Seretide Inhaler (this one needs a script )& costs me $28 for one 60dose inhaler.I have to buy 2 of these every month for us
Ventolin ranges from $5-$9 per inhaler,Dont know how much the nebules would cost? I'm also on continus tablets price ranges from $17-$11 for 100 tabs (every six weeks)Ive started getting all my prescription stuff from the EPharmacy,cheapest prices i have found so far.
You pay for prescription drugs kids & adults,find a medical centre that bulk bills everything & at least you wont have to pay to see the doctor.
Donna.
Dec 2nd 2005, 11:11 am
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Re: Asthma & Aus
GB,
In the UK I used Beclomethasone 200 (brown) and Salbutamol Evohaler (blue) ones.
I had a bit of a stock when I came here but checked at a chemist how I go about replacements.
She said I could buy the blue one over the counter after giving the pharmacist a few details to record but had to go to a doctors for the brown one.
As it happens I am lucky not to need either anymore. My asthma has gone which I suppose is the change of climate.
In the UK I used Beclomethasone 200 (brown) and Salbutamol Evohaler (blue) ones.
I had a bit of a stock when I came here but checked at a chemist how I go about replacements.
She said I could buy the blue one over the counter after giving the pharmacist a few details to record but had to go to a doctors for the brown one.
As it happens I am lucky not to need either anymore. My asthma has gone which I suppose is the change of climate.
Dec 2nd 2005, 11:19 am
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Re: Asthma & Aus
Originally Posted by Bix
GB,
In the UK I used Beclomethasone 200 (brown) and Salbutamol Evohaler (blue) ones.
I had a bit of a stock when I came here but checked at a chemist how I go about replacements.
She said I could buy the blue one over the counter after giving the pharmacist a few details to record but had to go to a doctors for the brown one.
As it happens I am lucky not to need either anymore. My asthma has gone which I suppose is the change of climate.
In the UK I used Beclomethasone 200 (brown) and Salbutamol Evohaler (blue) ones.
I had a bit of a stock when I came here but checked at a chemist how I go about replacements.
She said I could buy the blue one over the counter after giving the pharmacist a few details to record but had to go to a doctors for the brown one.
As it happens I am lucky not to need either anymore. My asthma has gone which I suppose is the change of climate.
Dec 2nd 2005, 11:53 am
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Re: Asthma & Aus
Originally Posted by madsad
Hi Glittababe,
You can buy Ventolin Inhalers over the counter,dont need a script for them but any steroid inhalers need a script from the doctor.
Myself & my youngest are asthmatic,both on ventolin,& Seretide Inhaler (this one needs a script )& costs me $28 for one 60dose inhaler.I have to buy 2 of these every month for us Ventolin ranges from $5-$9 per inhaler,Dont know how much the nebules would cost? I'm also on continus tablets price ranges from $17-$11 for 100 tabs (every six weeks)
Ive started getting all my prescription stuff from the EPharmacy,cheapest prices i have found so far.
You pay for prescription drugs kids & adults,find a medical centre that bulk bills everything & at least you wont have to pay to see the doctor.
Donna.
You can buy Ventolin Inhalers over the counter,dont need a script for them but any steroid inhalers need a script from the doctor.
Myself & my youngest are asthmatic,both on ventolin,& Seretide Inhaler (this one needs a script )& costs me $28 for one 60dose inhaler.I have to buy 2 of these every month for us
Ventolin ranges from $5-$9 per inhaler,Dont know how much the nebules would cost? I'm also on continus tablets price ranges from $17-$11 for 100 tabs (every six weeks)Ive started getting all my prescription stuff from the EPharmacy,cheapest prices i have found so far.
You pay for prescription drugs kids & adults,find a medical centre that bulk bills everything & at least you wont have to pay to see the doctor.
Donna.
What we need are combivent nebules (for back up really), ventolin inhalers x 5 per month, seretide inh x 1 per mth, becloforte x 2 per month, becotide x 1 per month, uniphyllin tablets 250mg 28 pack, prednisolone 5mg 28 tabs x 2 boxes!Oh and junior epipen, adult epipen, telfast 120mg tabs, betnovate ointment, eumovate ointment, citirizine syrup and thyroxine 50mcg 28 tabs x 1 box per month!
Apart from that we're a perfectly healthy family
Think I'll be needing a mortgage! Just think, we got through the medicals no problem!
Last edited by glittababe; Dec 2nd 2005 at 12:12 pm.
Dec 2nd 2005, 12:10 pm
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Re: Asthma & Aus
Originally Posted by glittababe
How much????? What we need are combivent nebules (for back up really), ventolin inhalers x 5 per month, seretide inh x 1 per mth, becloforte x 2 per month, becotide x 1 per month, uniphyllin tablets 250mg 28 pack, prednisolone 5mg 28 tabs x 2 boxes!
Oh and junior epipen, adult epipen, telfast 120mg tabs, betnovate ointment, eumovate ointment, citirizine syrup and thyroxine 50mg 28 tabs x 1 box per month!
Apart from that we're a perfectly healthy family Think I'll be needing a mortgage! Just think, we got through the medicals no problem!
What we need are combivent nebules (for back up really), ventolin inhalers x 5 per month, seretide inh x 1 per mth, becloforte x 2 per month, becotide x 1 per month, uniphyllin tablets 250mg 28 pack, prednisolone 5mg 28 tabs x 2 boxes!Oh and junior epipen, adult epipen, telfast 120mg tabs, betnovate ointment, eumovate ointment, citirizine syrup and thyroxine 50mg 28 tabs x 1 box per month!
Apart from that we're a perfectly healthy family
Think I'll be needing a mortgage! Just think, we got through the medicals no problem!OMG
Its the Uniphylin tabs im on 300mg,twice a day.
Becotide isnt available here as thats what my youngest(4) was on & the doc changed it to seretide.
Prednisolone(Redipred) tabs/liquid is $16/18 for 30ml bottle.
My youngest also has eczema,Diprosone ointment is $11 for 15g tube.
Hayfever i take Telfast 180 mg $25 for 30 pack,youngest takes Telfast for kids $15 for 20 pack,Zirtec also $25 for 30 pack.(available over the counter.)
I have a list of prices for prescription drugs from the Epharmacy,(i;ll have a look & see if i can find it) will look up the things your needing & give you prices for them if there on the list?
Donna.
Dec 2nd 2005, 12:15 pm
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Re: Asthma & Aus
Originally Posted by madsad
OMG
Its the Uniphylin tabs im on 300mg,twice a day.
Becotide isnt available here as thats what my youngest(4) was on & the doc changed it to seretide.
Prednisolone(Redipred) tabs/liquid is $16/18 for 30ml bottle.
My youngest also has eczema,Diprosone ointment is $11 for 15g tube.
Hayfever i take Telfast 180 mg $25 for 30 pack,youngest takes Telfast for kids $15 for 20 pack,Zirtec also $25 for 30 pack.(available over the counter.)
I have a list of prices for prescription drugs from the Epharmacy,(i;ll have a look & see if i can find it) will look up the things your needing & give you prices for them if there on the list?
Donna.
Its the Uniphylin tabs im on 300mg,twice a day.
Becotide isnt available here as thats what my youngest(4) was on & the doc changed it to seretide.
Prednisolone(Redipred) tabs/liquid is $16/18 for 30ml bottle.
My youngest also has eczema,Diprosone ointment is $11 for 15g tube.
Hayfever i take Telfast 180 mg $25 for 30 pack,youngest takes Telfast for kids $15 for 20 pack,Zirtec also $25 for 30 pack.(available over the counter.)
I have a list of prices for prescription drugs from the Epharmacy,(i;ll have a look & see if i can find it) will look up the things your needing & give you prices for them if there on the list?
Donna.
Found it!
Give me 20 mins & i'll do u a list!
Donna.
Dec 2nd 2005, 12:16 pm
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Re: Asthma & Aus
Originally Posted by madsad
OMG
Its the Uniphylin tabs im on 300mg,twice a day.
Becotide isnt available here as thats what my youngest(4) was on & the doc changed it to seretide.
Prednisolone(Redipred) tabs/liquid is $16/18 for 30ml bottle.
My youngest also has eczema,Diprosone ointment is $11 for 15g tube.
Hayfever i take Telfast 180 mg $25 for 30 pack,youngest takes Telfast for kids $15 for 20 pack,Zirtec also $25 for 30 pack.(available over the counter.)
I have a list of prices for prescription drugs from the Epharmacy,(i;ll have a look & see if i can find it) will look up the things your needing & give you prices for them if there on the list?
Donna.
Its the Uniphylin tabs im on 300mg,twice a day.
Becotide isnt available here as thats what my youngest(4) was on & the doc changed it to seretide.
Prednisolone(Redipred) tabs/liquid is $16/18 for 30ml bottle.
My youngest also has eczema,Diprosone ointment is $11 for 15g tube.
Hayfever i take Telfast 180 mg $25 for 30 pack,youngest takes Telfast for kids $15 for 20 pack,Zirtec also $25 for 30 pack.(available over the counter.)
I have a list of prices for prescription drugs from the Epharmacy,(i;ll have a look & see if i can find it) will look up the things your needing & give you prices for them if there on the list?
Donna.
Dec 2nd 2005, 12:46 pm
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Re: Asthma & Aus
Originally Posted by Bix
GB,
In the UK I used Beclomethasone 200 (brown) and Salbutamol Evohaler (blue) ones.
I had a bit of a stock when I came here but checked at a chemist how I go about replacements.
She said I could buy the blue one over the counter after giving the pharmacist a few details to record but had to go to a doctors for the brown one.
As it happens I am lucky not to need either anymore. My asthma has gone which I suppose is the change of climate.
In the UK I used Beclomethasone 200 (brown) and Salbutamol Evohaler (blue) ones.
I had a bit of a stock when I came here but checked at a chemist how I go about replacements.
She said I could buy the blue one over the counter after giving the pharmacist a few details to record but had to go to a doctors for the brown one.
As it happens I am lucky not to need either anymore. My asthma has gone which I suppose is the change of climate.
I take exactly the same as you Bix and my asthma was awful before we left for our validation trip. While we were in Oz (a month) no asthma at all, fab. We have been back three weeks and it is even worse now. My doctor believes it is the pollution in the UK.
Dec 2nd 2005, 12:50 pm
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Re: Asthma & Aus
Originally Posted by glittababe
How much????? What we need are combivent nebules (for back up really), ventolin inhalers x 5 per month, seretide inh x 1 per mth, becloforte x 2 per month, becotide x 1 per month, uniphyllin tablets 250mg 28 pack, prednisolone 5mg 28 tabs x 2 boxes!
Oh and junior epipen, adult epipen, telfast 120mg tabs, betnovate ointment, eumovate ointment, citirizine syrup and thyroxine 50mcg 28 tabs x 1 box per month!
Apart from that we're a perfectly healthy family Think I'll be needing a mortgage! Just think, we got through the medicals no problem!
What we need are combivent nebules (for back up really), ventolin inhalers x 5 per month, seretide inh x 1 per mth, becloforte x 2 per month, becotide x 1 per month, uniphyllin tablets 250mg 28 pack, prednisolone 5mg 28 tabs x 2 boxes!Oh and junior epipen, adult epipen, telfast 120mg tabs, betnovate ointment, eumovate ointment, citirizine syrup and thyroxine 50mcg 28 tabs x 1 box per month!
Apart from that we're a perfectly healthy family
Think I'll be needing a mortgage! Just think, we got through the medicals no problem!Ventolin Nebs 2.5mg 30x2- $20.50
" " 5mg 30-$12.60
" " 5mg 30x2-$21.50
Cant find Becloforte?Becotide not available?
Cant find Epipens?
Betnovate cream 30mg-$18.15
Cant find Eumovate?/citirizine syrup & thyroxine.
Sorry not as much there as i thought there would be,its hard as some of them may come under different names?
Im sure they have a website,healthepharmacy.com.au maybe you might be able to get some prices from there?
Hope this helps anyway
Donna.
Dec 2nd 2005, 1:00 pm
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Re: Asthma & Aus
Originally Posted by madsad
Combivent Nebules? (not sure what this is)
Ventolin Nebs 2.5mg 30x2- $20.50
" " 5mg 30-$12.60
" " 5mg 30x2-$21.50
Cant find Becloforte?Becotide not available?
Cant find Epipens?
Betnovate cream 30mg-$18.15
Cant find Eumovate?/citirizine syrup & thyroxine.
Sorry not as much there as i thought there would be,its hard as some of them may come under different names?
Im sure they have a website,healthepharmacy.com.au maybe you might be able to get some prices from there?
Hope this helps anyway
Donna.
Ventolin Nebs 2.5mg 30x2- $20.50
" " 5mg 30-$12.60
" " 5mg 30x2-$21.50
Cant find Becloforte?Becotide not available?
Cant find Epipens?
Betnovate cream 30mg-$18.15
Cant find Eumovate?/citirizine syrup & thyroxine.
Sorry not as much there as i thought there would be,its hard as some of them may come under different names?
Im sure they have a website,healthepharmacy.com.au maybe you might be able to get some prices from there?
Hope this helps anyway
Donna.
Dec 2nd 2005, 3:13 pm
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Re: Asthma & Aus
Originally Posted by madsad
OMG
Its the Uniphylin tabs im on 300mg,twice a day.
Becotide isnt available here as thats what my youngest(4) was on & the doc changed it to seretide.
Prednisolone(Redipred) tabs/liquid is $16/18 for 30ml bottle.
My youngest also has eczema,Diprosone ointment is $11 for 15g tube.
Hayfever i take Telfast 180 mg $25 for 30 pack,youngest takes Telfast for kids $15 for 20 pack,Zirtec also $25 for 30 pack.(available over the counter.)
I have a list of prices for prescription drugs from the Epharmacy,(i;ll have a look & see if i can find it) will look up the things your needing & give you prices for them if there on the list?
Donna.
Its the Uniphylin tabs im on 300mg,twice a day.
Becotide isnt available here as thats what my youngest(4) was on & the doc changed it to seretide.
Prednisolone(Redipred) tabs/liquid is $16/18 for 30ml bottle.
My youngest also has eczema,Diprosone ointment is $11 for 15g tube.
Hayfever i take Telfast 180 mg $25 for 30 pack,youngest takes Telfast for kids $15 for 20 pack,Zirtec also $25 for 30 pack.(available over the counter.)
I have a list of prices for prescription drugs from the Epharmacy,(i;ll have a look & see if i can find it) will look up the things your needing & give you prices for them if there on the list?
Donna.