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healthcare for Aussies whilst resident in the UK


foibles

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Hi all,

 

Ok, sorry this is not entirely within the bounds of this chat area, but I'm hoping most here may know the answer to my question.

 

Currently, I take blood pressure meds in Australia. I go to my local gp, which costs me about 100 bucks / 50 quid, and then my prescription is 37 bucks / 18 quid.

 

I have tier 1 visa for the UK.

 

Upon arrival;

 

1. Can I visit a local gp purely to get a script? What would be a reasonable cost for me to attend such a clinic? I presume NHS does not cover this, and may not cover me.

 

2. Do I have reciprocal rights, such that I can fill my script at the flat rate of 8 quid when there? Or is it likely to cost more than this? In my conversations with Brits here in oz, they tell me most meds are charged on a flat rate....whereas I don't think this holds true in aus.

 

Rgds

 

Foibles

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