clz363 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Well I for one am glad that someone asked the question as I was wondering about it too, can you get a family member from the UK to get a repeat prescription for you and send it over? Someone told me that's what they do but i didn't think you could send medication in the post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Due to the potential side effects from OCP, I'd be a bit concerned if a GP would do repeats without seeing someone ... do they not check peoples BP's anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clz363 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Due to the potential side effects from OCP, I'd be a bit concerned if a GP would do repeats without seeing someone ... do they not check peoples BP's anymore? Yes but not everytime, i think that you can get a years worth or more before another check with the Dr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Yes but not everytime, i think that you can get a years worth or more before another check with the Dr. That long? I'm surprised really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackToAdelaide Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 You're lucky. My GP flat out refused to give me more than 6 months' supply, even though I'm on Cerazette which I understand is not available in Australia. I was pretty annoyed as they only changed me to it about a year ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 This is also something i was wondering about but didnt want to make a new thread so im glad ive found this one! How much are the contaceptive implant or the jag? if anybody knows then that would be great thank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tea4too Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Well I for one am glad that someone asked the question as I was wondering about it too, can you get a family member from the UK to get a repeat prescription for you and send it over? Someone told me that's what they do but i didn't think you could send medication in the post? I have a bit of a problem with this tbh. Once someone leaves the UK on a permanent basis, why would they expect the British taxpayer to continue to fund their choice of contraception? Irrespective of the number of years an individual has paid taxes into the system, that money is not put into an account for us to draw on at a later date – it is used to support the wide range of public services that support day to day life in the UK. If the British taxpayer is funding contraception for someone who no longer lives in the UK, as a consequence that money is not being spent on public services for UK residents. I am not trying to be controversial here, nor do I intend to offend anyone….I just feel that if you leave a country to start a new life, maybe the folk left behind shouldn’t be expected to support it …….pensioners excepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest37336 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I realise that this a fairly serious thread but from a mans (maybe not a Friday evening,:wubclub:) point of view I will say this. It's about time men were not treated as dummies when it comes to contraception,:mad:. Men are known to be highly responsible and educated in all uses of condoms, it is drilled into us from a very early age.:idea: From youngsters we are told to have 'safe' sex and it is NOT just the good ladies responsibility to make sure all recommendations are put into place.:no: From early school days when we have had sex education classes we have taken this matter very seriously indeed, after all when one was passed around and we had a good look there was nothing better than 'remembering' what we had learnt by saying to each other for days on end: 'Pass The Rubber.............................Johnny'.:shocked::biglaugh: As loving partners we will always make sure the responsibilities bestowed upon us are taken seriously and adhered to. Many a man has used a condom responsibly, nothing better than blowing one up to look like a 'Zeppelin, (just as you can with a rubber glove to make it look like a cows udder,:yes::biglaugh:). It's hardly a mans fault (we are built differently) that those words are whispered into our shell likes: 'Fancy An Early Night',:wubclub::eek::jiggy: That we then become crumpling wrecks of our former selves. All fingers and thumbs as we 'try' to dislodge the little bugger from the packaging that seems to have been manufactured with 'insanity' in mind. Find it easier to unwrap that bloody airport 'cling film' myself.:nah: After eventually getting it out of the packet and the silly jokes about Zeppelins and the latest 'flavour':wacko: of the condom (normally Pina Colada) the lady in question whose first amorous mutterings drove us to this state we find the poor woman either asleep, playing bingo online, or through desperation gone round to her best mates where a nice bottle of red and a 'chat' seems to satisfy her more.:no: So come on ladies, we are all grown up, just remember that a latex thingy holds many a giggle and laugh for us men, just give us time and we will one day get the hang on of it. I'll get my coat and leave peacefully now.:embarrassed: Cheers Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Lol i loved that post tony! Pina colada condoms!? whatever will they think of next!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I know most people my age are quite responsible but i have one or two friends who are complete idiots when it comes to this kind of thing! It's actually nuts, one of them is having a baby next year, big shock for us all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 It's only free for virgins so Pommies have to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 It's only free for virgins so Pommies have to pay. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sh7t man no way Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 nothing much in oz is for free--best stock up in the uk,and take what you need--maybe a friend could post you some stuff out if you run out--dont know if its allowed through customs though:unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I dont think its that expensive tho, i just tried to find the price of contraceptive implants and it says $30 if you get a prescription. Mine is due out around the olympics so if i go to australia before then ill just get another one put in and that lasts another 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boganbear Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 My post wasnt aimed at you so sorry for any offence caused. I have deleted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockDr Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Due to the potential side effects from OCP, I'd be a bit concerned if a GP would do repeats without seeing someone ... do they not check peoples BP's anymore? In the three years I was in Switzerland and the 18months I've been in Australia, I've not once had my BP checked when getting a pill prescription, so apparently, no they don't check BP anymore. (I know my BP's on the low side of normal anyway though, from all the visa/diving etc medicals I've had, but it is worrying that it's not checked as a matter of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 In the three years I was in Switzerland and the 18months I've been in Australia, I've not once had my BP checked when getting a pill prescription, so apparently, no they don't check BP anymore. (I know my BP's on the low side of normal anyway though, from all the visa/diving etc medicals I've had, but it is worrying that it's not checked as a matter of course) They dont check BP everytime you go to the docs here either, although i havent been in ages so maybe they've started doing it more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 So basically even tho its not free its not very expensive either? Can you go to the doctors and just pay the prescription? sorry if thats a daft question, i havent really looked into the healthcare side of oz yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockDr Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 They dont check BP everytime you go to the docs here either, although i havent been in ages so maybe they've started doing it more They used to, when I was in the UK, the nurse checked it every six months when I went to get the repeat prescriptions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landv Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 After eventually getting it out of the packet and the silly jokes about Zeppelins and the latest 'flavour':wacko: of the condom (normally Pina Colada) . Pina Colada flavoured condoms :huh: whatever next? :wacko: I'd rather have a nice glass of Pina Colada anytime :smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Pina Colada flavoured condoms :huh: whatever next? :wacko: I'd rather have a nice glass of Pina Colada anytime :smile: Lol thats what i said! I've saw strawberry ones etc but never pina colada! very exotic :biggrin: haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landv Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Lol thats what i said! I've saw strawberry ones etc but never pina colada! very exotic :biggrin: haha I'd rather have a strawberry instead too :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 in answer to the thread title.......no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I looked it up and it doesnt seem to be expensive so dont worry purpledonna! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I'd rather have a strawberry instead too :biggrin: me too :cute: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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