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The cost of Diabetes?
The cost of Diabetes?
Hi,
I'm a type 1 diabetic currently in the UK and I have been offered a job in Singapore. However, I can't seem to find any information on the cost of insulin in Singapore, if anyone knows roughly what a 5x3ml cartridge box or a 10ml Vial of Levemir, Humalog or Novorapid would cost then please let me know!
I've found prices for needles and test strips and they seem comparable to the UK, when I've bought off prescription in emergencies.
Obviously living in the UK all my Diabetes supplies are free of charge so I need to know roughly what I will need to budget for supplies in Singapore, if the cost is too high then unfortunately the move may not be worth it.
Thanks in advance.
I'm a type 1 diabetic currently in the UK and I have been offered a job in Singapore. However, I can't seem to find any information on the cost of insulin in Singapore, if anyone knows roughly what a 5x3ml cartridge box or a 10ml Vial of Levemir, Humalog or Novorapid would cost then please let me know!
I've found prices for needles and test strips and they seem comparable to the UK, when I've bought off prescription in emergencies.
Obviously living in the UK all my Diabetes supplies are free of charge so I need to know roughly what I will need to budget for supplies in Singapore, if the cost is too high then unfortunately the move may not be worth it.
Thanks in advance.
Re: The cost of Diabetes?
There's a really cheap pharmacy just across the border in JB. I think it's APEX in City Square. Google them and ask - you don't need scripts.MrFence wrote:Hi,
I'm a type 1 diabetic currently in the UK and I have been offered a job in Singapore. However, I can't seem to find any information on the cost of insulin in Singapore, if anyone knows roughly what a 5x3ml cartridge box or a 10ml Vial of Levemir, Humalog or Novorapid would cost then please let me know!
I've found prices for needles and test strips and they seem comparable to the UK, when I've bought off prescription in emergencies.
Obviously living in the UK all my Diabetes supplies are free of charge so I need to know roughly what I will need to budget for supplies in Singapore, if the cost is too high then unfortunately the move may not be worth it.
Thanks in advance.
IME medicine (if compared unsubsidized to unsubsidized) is much cheaper here and in JB even more so than in Australia/USA/UK. If you're getting it subsidized then it's not so clear cut. You always have the option of Thailand as well - very cheap medicine there. Rest assured there IS a solution here.
Re: The cost of Diabetes?
I was in the same boat when I came over two years ago from the UK.MrFence wrote:Hi,
I'm a type 1 diabetic currently in the UK and I have been offered a job in Singapore. However, I can't seem to find any information on the cost of insulin in Singapore, if anyone knows roughly what a 5x3ml cartridge box or a 10ml Vial of Levemir, Humalog or Novorapid would cost then please let me know!
I've found prices for needles and test strips and they seem comparable to the UK, when I've bought off prescription in emergencies.
Obviously living in the UK all my Diabetes supplies are free of charge so I need to know roughly what I will need to budget for supplies in Singapore, if the cost is too high then unfortunately the move may not be worth it.
Thanks in advance.
Check with your company insurance and find a surgery that stocks insulin as you can get your prescription for free that way. I also use NovoRapid and Levermir catridges for my type 1 diabetes.
PM me if you need any more help.
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Did you bother to read the thread?
Check with your company insurance and find a surgery that stocks insulin as you can get your prescription for free that way. I also use [b]NovoRapid[/b] and Levermir catridges for my type 1 diabetes.
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
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http://www.diabetes.org.sg/resources/oct07-23.pdf
Yes, it would seem to be available in Singapore. Just contact a pharmacy for where. Either Guardian or Watson's Pharmacies (both big chain pharmacies here) would either carry it or be able to tell you exactly where to get it.
http://www.guardian.com.sg/webcam-pharmacy
http://www.watsons.com.sg/websg/Article ... =topMenu_2
Yes, it would seem to be available in Singapore. Just contact a pharmacy for where. Either Guardian or Watson's Pharmacies (both big chain pharmacies here) would either carry it or be able to tell you exactly where to get it.
http://www.guardian.com.sg/webcam-pharmacy
http://www.watsons.com.sg/websg/Article ... =topMenu_2
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
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Of course but like you can see there is not a mention of Lantus and he don't say that he can find his novorapid in singapore.sundaymorningstaple wrote:Did you bother to read the thread?
Check with your company insurance and find a surgery that stocks insulin as you can get your prescription for free that way. I also use [b]NovoRapid[/b] and Levermir catridges for my type 1 diabetes.
But, thank you and sorry for disturbing you.
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Johor bahru is a state of Malaysia.one can take a bus from Singapore to JB ,clear immigration and you are in Malaysia where the ringgit is substantially lesser than the Singapore dollar. You can buy your diabetes supply there.vizpar wrote:What is JB ?rajagainstthemachine wrote:you could make a short trip to JB and buy your diabetes supplies once a month, it seems the best/easiest option.
or
have a drone deliver it for you in a coca cola carton "flying diabetes"
To get there early is on time and showing up on time is late
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You maybe need more than what you are asking for. The other poster indicated he'd "had" the same problem when he first came here TWO YEARS ago. He also indicated he could help you out if you contacted him. Did you?vizpar wrote:Of course but like you can see there is not a mention of Lantus and he don't say that he can find his novorapid in singapore.sundaymorningstaple wrote:Did you bother to read the thread?
Check with your company insurance and find a surgery that stocks insulin as you can get your prescription for free that way. I also use [b]NovoRapid[/b] and Levermir catridges for my type 1 diabetes.
But, thank you and sorry for disturbing you.
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Did you call either of the Pharmacies via the links I supplied you with, along with the Local Doctor's link (below) which specifically mentioned NovoRapid?
"Diabetes Singapore catches up with Dr Warren Lee, Senior Consultant, Department of Endocrinology, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, and Chairman of Diabetic Society of Singapore, to ï¬
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
Ok, i know Johor Bahur. I will probably do what you tell me.rajagainstthemachine wrote: Johor bahru is a state of Malaysia.one can take a bus from Singapore to JB ,clear immigration and you are in Malaysia where the ringgit is substantially lesser than the Singapore dollar. You can buy your diabetes supply there.
Well... I'm new in this forum, so i can't pm him...sundaymorningstaple wrote:He also indicated he could help you out if you contacted him. Did you?![]()
Thank you very much both for your help
Take care
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