good morning all
im currently on 6 nr presciptiobns per month and now im 60 i get this free in the uk how is the best option for me to keep my prescriptions going i.e. can i get them sent to me from u.k. or do i have to get them in spain and how much will it cost me.
Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 4:00pm
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'How to get state healthcare when you’re on holiday or travelling to Spain'
You can use a UK prescription to get medicines, including special food required for medical reasons, in Spain.
Prescription medicines are not free in Spain. With an EHIC or GHIC you get a reduced rate, but you’ll still pay:
These prescription charges are non-refundable.
.https://www.gov.uk/guidance/healthcare-for-uk-nationals-visiting-spain
my wife and i are currently gearing up to buy a mobile home on saydo park id like to hear from expats what its like living on saydo or what other parks are on offer all replies would be most helpful
Holaitsdavid wrote on Mon May 16, 2022 4:00pm:
'How to get state healthcare when you’re on holiday or travelling to Spain'
You can use a UK prescription to get medicines, including special food required for medical reasons, in Spain.
Prescription medicines are not free in Spain. With an EHIC or GHIC you get a reduced rate, but you’ll still pay:...
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50% of the prescription price 10% of the prescription price if you have a UK State Pension ‒ you may need to show proof that you’re a pensioner to pay this rateThese prescription charges are non-refundable.
.https://www.gov.uk/guidance/healthcare-for-uk-nationals-visiting-spain
does this apply when we become residents in spain
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 2:51pm
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Gary67 wrote on Tue May 17, 2022 12:33pm:
does this apply when we become residents in spain
EHIC only for holiday travel, you will need 'Private Health Care' if under 65, if above you can still get an S1 from UK before you move. Private health care is very cheap here compared to UK, I pay less than 30% of what BUPA charged in the UK . This Spanish division https://www.sanitasexpat.com/quote_me/ Get a quote
Where you will be a trouble is if you have any serious pre-existing conditions.
Holaitsdavid wrote on Tue May 17, 2022 2:51pm:
EHIC only for holiday travel, you will need 'Private Health Care' if under 65, if above you can still get an S1 from UK before you move. Private health care is very cheap here compared to UK, I pay less than 30% of what BUPA charged in the UK . This Spanish division
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Where you will be a trouble is if you have any serious pre-existing conditions.
i have a heart and asthma condition so i need 6 prescriptions each month
Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 3:11pm
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Gary67 wrote on Tue May 17, 2022 2:59pm:
i have a heart and asthma condition so i need 6 prescriptions each month
You are fine for holidays with your EHIC, just tricky if you wanted to move here,
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