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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2020 9:04am
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Rick1970

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Hi i am on holiday and trying to get back to the uk but my flight hss been cancelled.

I currently take antiviral medication for hiv. If i am stuck here in spain how can i access my medication. I only have a months supply left and i am obviously stressed about the situation. Do i need to register with a gp surgury and a doctor will perscribe me a perscription. Ive been informed that hiv medication is only issed at hospital pharmacies if this is correct which hospital would be able to dispense such medication.

Please do not reply to this message if you have had zero dealings with hiv. Thanks i live in campoamor.

MeathMaria

Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2020 10:07am

MeathMaria

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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2020 10:07am

Hello Rick

I’ve already been shot this morning for “being the messenger” but as a health care professional can I provide a partial answer?  

You mentioned EHIC.   The usual procedure if medications are needed while visiting would be to bring your passport and EHIC to the local Centro de Salud.  
They would give prescription as required.  If there are special arrangements about where to collect hiv meds then they will tell you.  

As you have a months supply of your meds try not to worry about it just yet. 

 Next week hopefully things will be less frantic and facilities will begin to catch up with everyday healthcare.  
If you have a need to get medical help including a renewed prescription during this emergency situation then you need to follow your local Centro de Salud guidelines about making contact. 

 If you google Centro de Salud, Campoamor then then you should get details about where it is for a start.

Having Google translate app on phone would be a help  if you decide to make inquires at a pharmacy or Centro de Salud

Hopefully someone who has first hand knowledge will answer.

Kind Regards

Maria

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