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A few Q for a pharmacist

  • 05-06-2012 9:21pm
    #1
    lonestargirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,501 ✭✭✭


    I have a script for Varivax for my son.

    1. Is it something that would be in stock or will I need to order it?
    2. Rough price and if > €132 is it covered by DPS?
    3. Are there any storage issues? i.e. will I have to co-ordinate collecting it from the phrmacy and bringing it to my doctor.
    Thanks


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  • #2
    bleg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,848 ✭✭✭bleg


    Hi lonestargirl.

    I don't work in community pharmacy any more so my answers might not be up to date.

    1. Will probably have to be ordered. Most pharmacies get daily/twice daily deliveries though.
    2. Dunno the price, if it is above 132 you won't have to pay any extra provided it has a GMS number. If you are under financial pressure let your pharmacist know, I'm sure he/she will be accommodating.
    3. Needs to be stored in a fridge, if possible bring it straight from the pharmacy to your GP/clinic.


    Ring or pop into your local pharmacy. I'm sure they'll be able to sort you out.


  • #3
    Quiet Lurker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 114 ✭✭Quiet Lurker


    lonestargirl wrote: »
    I have a script for Varivax for my son.

    1. Is it something that would be in stock or will I need to order it?
    2. Rough price and if > €132 is it covered by DPS?
    3. Are there any storage issues? i.e. will I have to co-ordinate collecting it from the phrmacy and bringing it to my doctor.
    Thanks
    Something makes me think that Varivax is not covered by the DPS.
    However I am fairly certain that even at full markup that the cost is less than €100. I thought €80 - €90.
    And as the previous poster said you will have to order it from your pharmacy but it will be delivered within a day usually


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