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Advice please on buying pharmaceuticals
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Advice please on buying pharmaceuticals
Could anyone give me advice on the general cost of prescribed drugs in Singapore? We're moving to Singapore and I have a condition that requires daily medication. Is it difficult as an expat to find a local doctor to continue established treatment programs? Is medication considered expensive in Singapore? I know it's all relative but a general guide or some anecdotes would be helpful. Thanks!
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In general terms a prescription here, will cost the same as a private (i.e. non-NHS) prescription would back home. Locals are somewhat subsidised and/or are funded via their own version of accrued National Insurance.Christine_y2uk wrote:Could anyone give me advice on the general cost of prescribed drugs in Singapore? We're moving to Singapore and I have a condition that requires daily medication. Is it difficult as an expat to find a local doctor to continue established treatment programs? Is medication considered expensive in Singapore? I know it's all relative but a general guide or some anecdotes would be helpful. Thanks!
I have heard you can explain to your UK-GP that you are going to be away for an extended period, and could he/she prescribe the max amount, perhaps say 6 months worth. You might also be able to nominate someone (in the UK) to request and collect refills to you.
I understand that some drugs can vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer. So, random example that might apply, if you're settled into using a Glaxo insulin product, I think you could make a good case for your UK GP helping maintain that, esp if your settled medication is not available out here!
Bring a copy of your prescription with you to SG. In my experience a doctor here won't seek to fully re-diagnose from square #1 before writing a renewed prescription (if you get one locally), but he/she will give you a once over and Q+A for due diligence and to reasonably confirm the diagnosis and prescribed medication.
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I'd rather not say too much about what the drugs are (yep, paranoid I know
) - just the general guidance is very much appreciated. I should be able to make arrangements with my doctor here for a considerable supply and if getting scripts from doctors in Singapore isn't a major issue as JR8 says, I figure I'll be OK. Thanks again for taking the time to write.

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