Cannot get an interstate script filled in NT. Told we have to go to a local doctor to get a new script. Local doctor will only give you a script with a reference from the doctor who wrote out the original script. Sounds a bit too much red-tape. I thought we were one country, one medicare system. Not happy Jan. Wife had told her doctor that she would be getting the script filled in NT and he never said a thing.
dabbler said
03:57 PM Jun 7, 2018
Presumably you were after an S8 drug which fall under state and territory laws (poison acts I think). Typically these types of scripts aren't eligible for repeats. Just see a local GP.
dabbler said
03:59 PM Jun 7, 2018
And think about a change of GP. This is not a new thing and your GP not on top of things.
LLD said
04:19 PM Jun 7, 2018
Thanks for that. Just looked up S8 drugs. It all makes sense of what happened. GP gave wife two scripts. She should have got both filled before we left home rather than just one.
Plain Truth said
06:53 PM Jun 7, 2018
You can get 3 months supply of S8 drugs,under Section 24 of the PBS,for a big trip.
Your doctor can arrange by ringing Canberra,it is a hassle but we have done it.
Alan
LLD said
09:47 PM Jun 7, 2018
Plain Truth wrote:
You can get 3 months supply of S8 drugs,under Section 24 of the PBS,for a big trip.
Your doctor can arrange by ringing Canberra,it is a hassle but we have done it.
Alan
Appears that one of the people who is travelling with us did just that. We will know better next time. Still annoyed with wifes GP for missing this.
tipsypixie said
04:38 PM Jun 10, 2018
Hi Alan
Just trying to clarify S8 restrictions on the mainland I'm currently in Tas and what happens here is that my GP can arrange a 3 month prescription. However, in Tas at present that prescription is actually held by the first pharmacist that fills it and you have to return there to get your next 2 prescriptions. Is it different on the mainland? Ie, can you carry your S8 prescription with you to have it filled wherever you happen to be?
Thanks in advance. Sorry to hijack.
Cheers C.
Greg 1 said
07:22 PM Jun 11, 2018
My wife and I carry a letter from our GP explaining what we are on and why with full contact details of the GP.
So far we have had no trouble getting scripts from another doc on our travels.
We did have trouble in the ACT with one of my wifes drugs as the ACT forbids the sale of the strength she requires.
The fix was to go over the border to Queanbean.
It is crazy that we have different rules across States.
All medical, prescriptions and licensing of drivers and vehicles should be Federal in my opinion but I won't hold my breath
Cannot get an interstate script filled in NT. Told we have to go to a local doctor to get a new script. Local doctor will only give you a script with a reference from the doctor who wrote out the original script. Sounds a bit too much red-tape. I thought we were one country, one medicare system. Not happy Jan. Wife had told her doctor that she would be getting the script filled in NT and he never said a thing.
You can get 3 months supply of S8 drugs,under Section 24 of the PBS,for a big trip.
Your doctor can arrange by ringing Canberra,it is a hassle but we have done it.
Alan
Appears that one of the people who is travelling with us did just that. We will know better next time. Still annoyed with wifes GP for missing this.
Hi Alan
Just trying to clarify S8 restrictions on the mainland I'm currently in Tas and what happens here is that my GP can arrange a 3 month prescription. However, in Tas at present that prescription is actually held by the first pharmacist that fills it and you have to return there to get your next 2 prescriptions. Is it different on the mainland? Ie, can you carry your S8 prescription with you to have it filled wherever you happen to be?
Thanks in advance. Sorry to hijack.
Cheers
C.