Bridgeman Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Had a hot day here in Perth yesterday, and consequently suffered itchy eyes, etc. Was desperate to get some antihistamines so popped into the nearest chemist I could find open as it was a bank holiday here. I nearly died when they charged me $39 for 30 tablets. Coming to the conclusion that with doctor's fees, dentist fees, cost of prescriptions and other top fees I can't afford to be ill here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapphire Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 We buy ours ,direct from the UK, we pay 50p for 30 antihistamine tabs, We will not pay the "silly "prices here We order all our 'lotions and potions" from the UK, and place a couple of big orders a year.Everything right down to plasters,and headache tabs,vitamins,you name it, we stock up,just in case, we even buy our toothpaste . We certainly cant afford to be ill here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest17301 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I think I pay about $18 for 30 phenergen, shop around, not all pharmacies are equal but I grant you medicines are more costly here...wizard warehouse pharmacy have some good deals... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yuills Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 We pay $14 for 30 tablets for my husband and that is a branded make too. Just at the local chemist...they do colgate toothpaste for $2 too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PontePom Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 We pay $14 for 30 tablets for my husband and that is a branded make too. Just got a packet out we had in and they cost $14.99 for 30 Good Price pharmacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JK2510 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I paid just around $28 for 60 tablets...always go in and ask for cheapest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest17301 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Depends which antihistimine works for you too, they're not all the same, I prefer loratidine for day phenegen at night usually for itching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JK2510 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Would you all say your hayfever is worse here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slean Wolfhead Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Would you all say your hayfever is worse here? It shouldn't be "worse" but it might be different the first year because of the different pollen....then you should acclimatize better the 2nd year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JK2510 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 We are in our 2nd spring in Perth and I would say I'm worse...itchy eyes,sneezing and sore throat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapphire Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Ours is a lot worse here, and we are in year 5 Hubby uses his inhaler a lot more here too, even I use his inhaler when its really smoky in the winter, with all the wood heaters ,billowing smoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amibovered Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Medication is probably something people don't factor in when doing a budget, but it can be quite significant, we as a couple spent over $1200 on medication last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapphire Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Medication is probably something people don't factor in when doing a budget, but it can be quite significant, we as a couple spent over $1200 on medication last year. I dont think we factored it in our costings, and yes I agree it can be significant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest17301 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 How useful is the safety net when you are on a lot of meds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amibovered Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 (edited) How useful is the safety net when you are on a lot of meds? you have to spend $1363.30 on meds before it kicks in and then it's $5.80 per prescription, better than nothing I suppose. nowhere near as good as the PPC in the U.K though. Edited October 2, 2012 by amibovered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeman Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 Thanks for the replies. I find only Clarityne works for me. And I was desperate - I will certainly look at ordering in the UK. Just wondering how you can be sure you are getting the genuine article by ordering online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JK2510 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Thanks for the replies. I find only Clarityne works for me. And I was desperate - I will certainly look at ordering in the UK. Just wondering how you can be sure you are getting the genuine article by ordering online. As Aussie residents are we allowed to import medications?? TBH I would research the online company before using them or go by reccommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Thanks for the replies. I find only Clarityne works for me. And I was desperate - I will certainly look at ordering in the UK. Just wondering how you can be sure you are getting the genuine article by ordering online. You don't have to buy it off shore you can get it much cheaper than you paid. You just picked the wrong chemist because you were desperate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GilraenH Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 What if its prescribed? My youngest takes cetrizine and epipens for a nut allergy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 This is really random but do any of you live in QLD? I understand it'll be different for everyone but Paul suffered hayfever in the UK but it went away when he moved to QLD, then came back when he moved to NSW. Guess climate/humidity plays a part? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louwexford Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 We buy ours ,direct from the UK, we pay 50p for 30 antihistamine tabs, We will not pay the "silly "prices here We order all our 'lotions and potions" from the UK, and place a couple of big orders a year.Everything right down to plasters,and headache tabs,vitamins,you name it, we stock up,just in case, we even buy our toothpaste . We certainly cant afford to be ill here Hi sapphire, that's great, do you order them online or does a family member / friend send them to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunbury61 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Had a hot day here in Perth yesterday, and consequently suffered itchy eyes, etc. Was desperate to get some antihistamines so popped into the nearest chemist I could find open as it was a bank holiday here. I nearly died when they charged me $39 for 30 tablets. Coming to the conclusion that with doctor's fees, dentist fees, cost of prescriptions and other top fees I can't afford to be ill here. how much ? .......dont need to tell ya ......about £ 7.99 here .......i should know ......i get hay fever , i picked it up as an adult ......bloody hate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunbury61 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Ours is a lot worse here, and we are in year 5Hubby uses his inhaler a lot more here too, even I use his inhaler when its really smoky in the winter, with all the wood heaters ,billowing smoke thats hit a nerve .......i was as fit as a fiddle ......arrived in w.a early 90s ......went for a run .......short of breathe .......went into the local doctors " youve got asthma " ........p.ss off i said ........you have now ..............i actually developed issues in bunbury ........never had it as a child or in my teens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade17 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 ... and to add to louwexford's post, do you have to declare them as medicines and is there any Aussie customs duties to pay? We're coming out in December with a hayfever suffering son and wondered whether we should be bringing a couple of years' supply with us??! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PontePom Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 ... and to add to louwexford's post, do you have to declare them as medicines and is there any Aussie customs duties to pay? We're coming out in December with a hayfever suffering son and wondered whether we should be bringing a couple of years' supply with us??! It felt like I had a small chemists in my suit case No issues just declare it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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