Nizcac

Hi,
This may sound like a really silly question - but it is one I just can't find the answer to anywhere else

So, As we all know, in the uk female contraception is free!!

Do you have to pay for it in Oz or is it covered by Medicare?????

Might sound daft - but hey - don't want any unexpected arrivals do we!!!

Thanks for ANY info.

Wendy

No it's not free here. Get one of them 5 year implants before you come

nickyblonde

Hi

It was few years ago that I was last in oz 2001-2002. I had to pay for the pill, but from what I can remember the prescription was not that much (probably about $20 - 30, for 6 months). Only thing I don't know is if you have to pay to see a Dr for a prescription in the 1st place, I did when in OZ, but that was because I was on a working holiday visa (therefore reciprocal arrangements, which just cover emergency treatment).

Therefore more expensive than UK, but not as expensive as a baby !

Nicky

Nizcac

thanks ladies - may well go for wendys' idea

sunny somers

hi nizcac,
you could always get him snipped!
kate x

Nizcac

I do keep trying - but he just ain't biting

sunny somers

kate

LisaD_uk

In prep my hubby has just had the snip. Poor man got a really bad infection aswell, they swelled up like ballons(too much information).
Lisa
xxxx

Nizcac

See, this is my problem - our friend had similar problem - had V.nasty infection - then given wrong info re: test results - thought it hadn't worked - 12 months later went to GP for man flu - asked why it hadn,t worked - was told it had!!!!! dodgy receptionist had said it was positive result - he thought still swimming HA HA HA!!
Niz

Geordie George

Unless you have a doctor that bulk bills, you will have to pay for a doctor's appointment (and then reclaim 85% of the schedule cost from Medicare). A standard doctor's appointment for me is $40. For a six month supply of Femondene, the cost is $80. HTH.

ETA: This info applies if you're on a PR visa. Not sure about temp visas.

shears

clougherty family

Got Marvelon for 3mths, prescription $36 but my doctor bulk bills so at least didn't have to pay for the appointment. Still think it's ridiculous to have to pay, but then I suppose we were spoilt in the UK although didn't realise it at the time!

JO

brissie-here-we-come

so glad someone else asked about this, as i wanted to know, just dare not to ask ,anyone know if you can get microgynon ? thought id bite the bullet and ask ?

lucy.summers

You can get pretty much all the same ones over here but they just might be called something else - take a packet with you of what you are on and they will match it over here.

You can also ask at the pharmacist to get a cheaper replacement - it means you get a cheaper brand but the contents are exactly the same.

brissie-here-we-come

Thanx for that . will make sure that i go to doctors a day or two before to get a six month supply before i leave