prescrptions..pre-pay certs???
Feb 23rd 2008, 9:52 am
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prescrptions..pre-pay certs???
Hi i have just been checdking online that i can get my meds in oz..which i can. Its going to cost about $50 a month if i get from online pharmancy (so just a rough calc). Thats for 2 items.
Can u get a pre-pay thing like in uk where u pay a set amount and it covers u for say 6 months??
Can u get a pre-pay thing like in uk where u pay a set amount and it covers u for say 6 months??
Feb 23rd 2008, 10:59 am
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Re: prescriptions..pre-pay certs???
Never heard of that... I do get rebates on certain medications which cost more than the government-set amount from my health care fund (extras cover).
You might try Chemist Warehouse or epharmacy.com.au for the cheapest price. They are usually a lot cheaper than other chemists.
You might try Chemist Warehouse or epharmacy.com.au for the cheapest price. They are usually a lot cheaper than other chemists.
Feb 23rd 2008, 11:06 am
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Re: prescrptions..pre-pay certs???
Hi i have just been checdking online that i can get my meds in oz..which i can. Its going to cost about $50 a month if i get from online pharmancy (so just a rough calc). Thats for 2 items.
Can u get a pre-pay thing like in uk where u pay a set amount and it covers u for say 6 months??
Can u get a pre-pay thing like in uk where u pay a set amount and it covers u for say 6 months??
If you or your family need a lot of medicine in a calendar year, the PBS Safety Net helps you with the cost of your medicine. Once you or your family reach a safety net threshold, you can apply for a PBS Safety Net card––your PBS medicine will be less expensive or free† for the rest of the calendar year.
Feb 23rd 2008, 11:43 am
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Re: prescriptions..pre-pay certs???
Never heard of that... I do get rebates on certain medications which cost more than the government-set amount from my health care fund (extras cover).
You might try Chemist Warehouse or epharmacy.com.au for the cheapest price. They are usually a lot cheaper than other chemists.
You might try Chemist Warehouse or epharmacy.com.au for the cheapest price. They are usually a lot cheaper than other chemists.
Feb 23rd 2008, 11:43 am
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Re: prescrptions..pre-pay certs???
Unfortunately not, but there is a similar programme called the PBS Safety Net:
If you or your family need a lot of medicine in a calendar year, the PBS Safety Net helps you with the cost of your medicine. Once you or your family reach a safety net threshold, you can apply for a PBS Safety Net card––your PBS medicine will be less expensive or free† for the rest of the calendar year.
Click here to learn more.
If you or your family need a lot of medicine in a calendar year, the PBS Safety Net helps you with the cost of your medicine. Once you or your family reach a safety net threshold, you can apply for a PBS Safety Net card––your PBS medicine will be less expensive or free† for the rest of the calendar year.
