UK PRESCRIPTIONS

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:04am

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During my transition ie having everything in place and living in my property can my UK prescription drugs be posted to me ?

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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 9:03am

elinspain

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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 9:03am

Hello

Just for your info... When I came to live here many years ago I had private health insurance. I chose a Dr from those available & took a note of my medication & dosage -- he then wrote down the spanish name of the equivalent tablets so I was able to buy the same things here, and in some cases, I still do. It's certainly easier & safer than having them posted to Spain

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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 7:47am

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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 7:47am

Help please , My S1 has arrived I live in Catral what's the next step please ,would you recommend I get interpreter I have basic knowledge of Spanish ,Thank you

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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 8:09am

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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 8:09am

Lister wrote on Mon Oct 26, 2020 7:47am:
Help please , My S1 has arrived I live in Catral what's the next step please ,would you recommend I get interpreter I have basic knowledge of Spanish ,Thank you

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No, you'll be ok...You need to register your SI at your nearest INSS (Social Security Office) take your passport, padron & residencia, they will then give you a form that you take to your local health clinic(Centro Salud). They will give you a SIP card and allocate you a Doctor & you're done! You might need an online appt for the INSS but that's where I live, could be easier for you. Good Luck

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Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2020 9:01pm

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Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2020 9:01pm

elinspain wrote on Mon Oct 26, 2020 8:09am:
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No, you'll be ok...You need to register your SI at your nearest INSS (Social Security Office) take your passport, padron & residencia, they will then give you a form that you take to your local health clinic(Centro Salud). They will give you a SIP card and allocate you a Doctor & you're d...

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...one! You might need an online appt for the INSS but that's where I live, could be easier for you. Good Luck
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Elinspain

Thank you so helpful ,