Originally Posted by BristolUK

I dare say some on BE might regard $4000 a month take-home as low paid.

Originally Posted by beckiwoo

I agree with that statement!! Lol

Originally Posted by YoshiPal2010

All health care in Canada is pretty much of a "dogs' breakfast!" I even have inter-provincial health and travel cover, because not all provinces provide the same services. And prescriptions are pretty high ($450 for three months'meds, and four of those were generic!)

Originally Posted by dbd33

My ex would regard that as a minimal alimony payment.

Originally Posted by Stinkypup

I think dispensing fees are a complete rip off, never mind the cost of a drug -$10 typically per item which could be a week, a month- if the pharmacies had their way or if you complain loud enough three months. Often the generic meds cost way less than the dispensing fee.
When I was a GP in the UK we were a dispensing practice and got a small dispensing fee from the government for dispensing the meds- I've had a quick look at the up to date fees and it is a out £2 per item which typically for ongoing meds is for 3 months. Yes, this doesn't affect those with extended benefits but quite a percentage of people don't have these and they get well and truly shafted.

I would shop around if there are several pharmacies in town, most aside from Costco have similar dispensing fees- Costco is about $5. Have a look at
Comparison websites- Pharmacy Compass in BC I'm not sure what they are in other provinces but there may be alternatives where you live it gives you an idea of the variable costs of meds in different pharmacies and lists dispensing fees. They don't list certain things, some inhalers (they are mostly effin expensive), some birthcontrol pills but they give you an idea

Originally Posted by beckiwoo

That option certainly isn't available in Vancouver. You might be able to get cheaper contraceptives but not free unless you are under 19 or on income assistance