michaelr Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 my wife is on thyroxin and wondered if you are eligible for free perscriptions as you are in the uk? any info guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkm Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 No you pay for prescriptions, it isn't free under Medicare even though you show your Medicare card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedolly Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 No isnt free, but I get a box of 200 x 100mg for aroung $26 and 200 x 50mg for the same so that lasts about 5 months so is not expensive at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peata Whyted Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 This is good news for us, as my OH has an under-active thyroid. She is on 120mg thyroxine a day, and we were thinking of asking our uk doc to give us a years supply before we leave to see us through for a while. On another note, we are just going through our 457 application and I am worried that my OH having thyroid problems, plus localised scleroderma (a form of lupus) might have a negative impact. I have researched this online, and others with the same conditions have been granted visas. Any comments or reassurance would be welcomed :-) Pete & Jo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu78 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 We got our 190 visa and my partner has an under active thyroid and is on 200mg eltroxin per day, he was also on cholesterol med and has haemochromatosis but is healthy and well, a ok weight etc. Try not to worry, I did and it is a waste to time that you could be spending getting excited about the adventure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VGINOZ Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Before you pay for a UK prescription, just check you can bring the medication to Oz, most of ours came through but some antibiotics were not allowed in and were destroyed by customs. If you get them free in the UK then it may be worth the risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedolly Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) For the sake of about 50gbp (what it would cost for a years worth) is it really worth trying to get that amount from the UK! I dont think a DR would give you a prescription for a years worth anyway, your dose might change within that time. Edited January 27, 2014 by Weedolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peata Whyted Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Thanks very much for the comments guys, certainly put my mind at rest. I am convinced everything will be ok, but can't help worrying until the visa is granted. We do have a very good relationship with our doc in the uk and Jo qualifies for free prescriptions with her exemption certificate. If we explained to the doc why we were asking for a big supply, I guess he would understand. Given that the meds seem reasonably priced in Perth, we may just ask for a small supply to ride us over til we settle. Thanks again. Pete & Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 If you come over with a years supply it may look like they are not for personal use - I'd go with the option of asking for 3 - 4 months worth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peata Whyted Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Cheers Ali, yep, we will do as you suggest and look to bring in a small supply. I have completed our health declarations on immi this evening and booked the medical for Jo, so just waiting now. Our agent seems to think all will be well for the visa grant, so happy days (hopefully!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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