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going from medical card to gp card?

  • 02-01-2012 12:08pm
    #1
    upinthesky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,407 ✭✭✭


    is there any way you can find out how much your medicadion will cost?

    i had a medical card and got injections of the doctor now that i have a gp visit gard will i have to pay for this?

    if so id just like to find out how much it would cost before i go


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  • #2
    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    Could you ring your GP's office and inquire?


  • #3
    GerardKeating
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,806 ✭✭✭GerardKeating


    lisar816 wrote: »
    is there any way you can find out how much your medicadion will cost?

    i had a medical card and got injections of the doctor now that i have a gp visit gard will i have to pay for this?

    if so id just like to find out how much it would cost before i go

    Under the Drugs Payment Scheme, you have to pay a maximum of €132 a month...


  • #4
    neemish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,030 ✭✭✭neemish


    The cost under DPS has just gone up to €132 per month.
    You will probably have to pay for the actual medication but not the cost of having it administered.
    Check with different pharmacies in your area what the drug costs - can vary a little. And see if a generic brand is available. Can save ALOT!


  • #5
    upinthesky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,407 ✭✭✭upinthesky


    thanks yes i will give them a ring before hand

    but thought there might be an average list of prices for medications there should be how are people supposed to know what they might pay


  • #6
    neemish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,030 ✭✭✭neemish


    ya, all doctors and nurses get a 'MIMS' book every month. Gives details on all drugs currently available and what there cost is. Your best bet is either to ask your GP what it says, or find a friend with one. The books are only available to registered drs/nurses/pharmacists


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  • #7
    psycho-hope
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,245 ✭✭✭psycho-hope


    neemish wrote: »
    ya, all doctors and nurses get a 'MIMS' book every month. Gives details on all drugs currently available and what there cost is. Your best bet is either to ask your GP what it says, or find a friend with one. The books are only available to registered drs/nurses/pharmacists

    The MIMS book only gives the cost price of the drug.


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