Advice on regular Medication when travelling for a year to NZ
Dec 29th 2014, 2:08 am
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Advice on regular Medication when travelling for a year to NZ
Hi all
Im thinking about going to New Zealand on a 1 year visa but take regular anti depressants.
Anyone else travelled that took medication, how did you go about having your medication. Wouldnt imagine the doc would prescribe me 12 months worth!
Im thinking about going to New Zealand on a 1 year visa but take regular anti depressants.
Anyone else travelled that took medication, how did you go about having your medication. Wouldnt imagine the doc would prescribe me 12 months worth!
Dec 29th 2014, 5:43 am
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Re: Advice on regular Medication when travelling for a year to NZ
you would be surprised. Try your luck.
Dec 29th 2014, 7:21 am
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Re: Advice on regular Medication when travelling for a year to NZ
Very much doubt you'll get enough medication for your trip, especially if there's an overdose risk with the medication. Highest amount will be 3 months worth which is actually the legal maximum allowed into the country.
Dec 29th 2014, 5:11 pm
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Re: Advice on regular Medication when travelling for a year to NZ
When we departed for NZ my GP prescribed on private prescription 3 months supply of meds and an enclosed covering letter for customs. The meds were not on NHS cover.
Dec 29th 2014, 9:42 pm
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Re: Advice on regular Medication when travelling for a year to NZ
As a heads up, the medical centre where I work (Chch) charges non resident patients $110 for a standard doctors consultation.
Dec 29th 2014, 10:22 pm
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Reciprocal health agreements | Ministry of Health NZ
Dec 30th 2014, 4:39 am
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Re: Advice on regular Medication when travelling for a year to NZ
Thanks for the replies, its not something i have had to think about when travelling in the past!
Dec 30th 2014, 5:47 am
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Re: Advice on regular Medication when travelling for a year to NZ
Do they offer cheaper appointments for Brits under the reciprocal care agreement?
Reciprocal health agreements | Ministry of Health NZ
Reciprocal health agreements | Ministry of Health NZ
