pjmills

In the UK I get my prescriptions free which includes insulin and blood test equipment. What would happen in OZ? Would I be eligible for free or would I have to pay?

Shellyj

Everybody pays for prescriptions in Australia. Some can get them discounted if on some medications or if they are on state benefits, which most visa holders can not claim for 2 years.

medicareaustralia.gov.au

pjmills

do you have any idea how much would it cost for insulin? for example.

Shellyj

I'm not in Australia yet but I think it would be one on the PBS list. Would be thirty something dollars per presctiption until you reach a limit of $1281.30 in a year, then it's reduced for the rest of the year. read the info in the links

http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/...cripts/pbs.jsp

PBS

pjmills

Ok thankyou very much I will look into it.

seanandmaria

The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) is a Governement initiative administered by Diabetes Australia. The NDSS delivers diabetes-related products at subsidised prices and provides information and support services to people with diabetes. Registration is free and open to all Australians diagnosed with diabetes.
Not sure if there are limitations depending on visa ?

http://www.ndss.com.au/

Worth checking out though

pjmills

Thank you