auntieginzy

Really hoping someone can help. We are emigrating later this year (provided the visas arrive!!) I take a fair bit of medication and wondered if anyone could tell me how much of my medication I will be allowed to take with me when we go?

Ginny

Jerseygirl

to BE Ginny.

Take a look at this...I hope it helps.

Weeze

My gp gave me a 3 month supply so it gave me chance to find a doctor here and get settled. I suppose it depends how generous your NHS gp is feeling as well as how much you are allowed.

Welcome to BE

auntieginzy

Thanks for the link. I'd read that but it didn't really make it clear I didn't think. I had thought I might be allowed 6 months supply, but maybe the 3 months is more realistic.
do I have to take them all in my hand luggage?

Jerseygirl

I'm not sure whether your GP will prescribe meds for 6 months...3 months is nearer the norm. Make sure they are in their original packaging with the printed label from the chemist giving the details of the doctor, dosage etc.

Anything I don't want to risk losing I carry in my hand luggage.

auntieginzy

Thanks. Will see what the GP says

GeoffM

I asked my GP for a 2 month supply, only because I had a lot spare already, got it no problems. In fact I didn't even see a doctor: I just wrote a note on the repeat prescription form (as directed by the receptionist) and handed it in.

Apparently I was supposed to declare it to customs... it didn't mention it on the form!

SanDiegogirl

Hope you have Health Insurance sorted out then - as prescription drugs are costly in the US. As is visiting doctors etc etc.

auntieginzy

Yes, my husband has that sorted! We are moving to near San Diego - guess that's where you are!

Bob

Just as long as the drugs aren't restricted, it shouldn't be a problem....but check the ingredients because even the same drugs from the UK/USA might have slightly different stuff in them that might cause issues.

Especially codeine related.

SanDiegogirl

Where near to San Diego? I'm in Poway about 25 miles north of central San Diego.

auntieginzy

We will be in Temecula :-)

SanDiegogirl

Just down the road .........

SanDiegogirl

Noticed that in another thread you say that are being sponsored by your daughter (US citizen) for a visa to the US.

So, unless you or your husband have a job to come to as well, you won't have a company group insurance plan in place.

Which probably means you will be applying for Private Health Insurance plans?

With you saying that you take a fair amount of medication, this leads me to believe you might have pre-conditions. Private health insurance plans look at these very closely and can refuse you insurance.

Are you sure you have Health Insurance sorted?

The fact that elder parents find obtaining insurance to be very difficult is one of the main reasons children don't sponsor them.

lansbury

Nice, there is a cracking cheese shop in Temecula, or there was last time I was there.