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Malaria tablets and drug refund scheme

  • 09-06-2005 11:13am
    #1
    SnotNosedGit
    Closed Accounts Posts: 59 ✭✭


    Can malaria tablets (since they can only be got on prescription) be bought as part of the drug refund scheme. You know the one where a family only have to pay €85 for prescription drugs in any 1 month.
    It Would save me a fortune.


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  • #2
    jhegarty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,441 ✭✭✭jhegarty


    SnotNosedGit wrote:
    Can malaria tablets (since they can only be got on prescription) be bought as part of the drug refund scheme. You know the one where a family only have to pay €85 for prescription drugs in any 1 month.
    It Would save me a fortune.


    I got a drug reclaim form with mine , didn't try and claim though as work are paying....


  • #3
    SnotNosedGit
    Closed Accounts Posts: 59 ✭✭SnotNosedGit


    I might give it a go.
    I on't see why you shouldn't as they are necessary medicine.


  • #4
    kasintahan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,010 ✭✭✭kasintahan


    I have no idea, but i don't take anti-maleria tabs unless i need it - damn things cause me to hallucinate.

    Remember, most anti-malaria drugs can be taken retrospectivly (ie after contraction). This means you can get away with fewer tablets, especially if you're in a group.


  • #5
    golfgirl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 96 ✭✭golfgirl


    Hi SNG, I sussed this out with my GP on Tuesday ... she suggested I apply for this, yes, you can use it towards your Malaria tabs. I'll be needing a 2 packs, cost €140.00, but should be able to claim back the excess through this scheme.
    I phoned 2843574 and they're sending me out the form.

    I wouldn't take any chances on what Kasin advises ... I was told to start taking the tabs two days before I go into the affected area, and continue taking throughout my time there, and for a week after.


  • #6
    jhegarty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,441 ✭✭✭jhegarty


    golfgirl wrote:
    Hi SNG, I sussed this out with my GP on Tuesday ... she suggested I apply for this, yes, you can use it towards your Malaria tabs. I'll be needing a 2 packs, cost €140.00, but should be able to claim back the excess through this scheme.
    I phoned 2843574 and they're sending me out the form.

    I wouldn't take any chances on what Kasin advises ... I was told to start taking the tabs two days before I go into the affected area, and continue taking throughout my time there, and for a week after.


    eh.

    my doctor said a week before you go , while you are there and four after you come back... is he just over the top ?


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  • #7
    kasintahan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,010 ✭✭✭kasintahan


    golfgirl wrote:

    I wouldn't take any chances on what Kasin advises ... I was told to start taking the tabs two days before I go into the affected area, and continue taking throughout my time there, and for a week after.

    If you're going into a high risk area and away from a medical centre then that's the thing to do. But assess the risk and ask a doctor with experience in tropical disease (most gp's wouldn't have a clue).

    Also, if you plan on driving while taking them then try out a couple before you go. They can have weird affects.


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