Gday all, I'm not sure if this has been posted before, however I think it's worth a repeat.
I have just been informed that Western Australian chemists will not fill interstate prescriptions. Please let me know if this is true or a furfey? Thanks in advance.
Cheers
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Remember it's the "wild west" Phil. They are still trying to catch up to the rest of us
OK then, I'll take myself off to the naughty room.
Edit....I remember having a similar problem with one of my meds in Tassie early 2014. Had to see a GP there and get a script. Silly really as it's a National scheme.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Saturday 13th of June 2015 01:50:44 PM
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You can get most interstate scripts filled in any state except opiates (pain killers). Qld will cover NSW scripts for opiates not sure if they will cover other states.
Before you leave it is a good idea to get a list of your medications from your doctor and use it if you have to go to a dr in another state.
-- Edited by NeilandRaine on Saturday 13th of June 2015 01:58:25 PM
Us Westies try to get the States as good as possible for the rest of you to see great scenary, roads that aren't too bad considering how big the State is and SUNNY weather (unlike VIC) and we even smile and say Gooday to you........hahaha
OFF TOPIC - sorry Phil but Doug has that effect on me.
The chemists through all of Aust belong to one national association. They will have a web site if you google it and there will no doubt be a contact email address to you ask the question of and get the good oil. Or - drop into a local chemist - they will either know the answer or give you the email addy to find out
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Currently in WA from NSW I have had no trouble getting my scripts filled but can't always get original but can mostly get thegeneric brands always had to produce Medicare card, just need to think ahead as some small towns have limited stock, you can ask your DR for a regulation 24 script which the chemist can supply 6 months worth, just need to find room in the van for it all
Not true Doug. I had my scripts filled a few times in WA being over there for so long. I also saw a doctor in Pt Hedland when I needed new scripts. The chemist I was getting scripts filled at actually rang them and got me the appointment. Had no problem getting new scripts, even ones where I still had 1 or 2 repeats left.
As graemec said,"you can ask your DR for a Regulation 24 script which the chemist can supply 6 months worth, just need to find room in the van for it all."
Just be aware that the PBS will not allow chemists to fill the full script even if the doctor writes (which he needs to do and sign) it on the script. It depends on what medication it is.
My doc is in Perth and before we left on our latest trip to cold VIC, I got him to do some Reg 24 scripts which he happily did. When I took them to my regular chemist, was told that the PBS will not allow Reg 24 on all medications. The chemists seem to know more than the doctors with this - which I guess is logical.
Had to go back to the doctor and get another script for those that Reg 24 doesn't apply to. He then had to phone the PBS and get an authority # for them and I only got 3 repeats (and not pain killers)
The moral of the story is if your doctor gives you an extended script using Reg 24 - go check with your local chemist (not her/his dispensing assistants) to make sure you will get what you think you will get before you leave town. She/he will also be able to tell you is you can use the same script anywhere in Aust.
Cheers
Bruce
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Good advice re. checking with your Chemist Bruce and Bev. I had forgotten that there have been some changes fairly recently regarding some medications. Friends of mine have had to have their Dr. obtain permission from Canberra for some Scripts to be filled, which used to be just given out normally.
We are sandgropers and go to doctors in which ever state we are currently visiting, last year got prescriptions from Vic, which were finished being dispensed in WA and visa versa.
We leave for Eastern states in September and have no worries that our scripts will not be fulfilled, as said certain opiates could be a problem, but don't use them anymore.
On repeat scripts, I generally visit a doctor to get a repeat script. With a Health Care Card, there is no charge. On one occasion when I couldn't get into the doctor, the receptionist said that doctors sign a script without a visit. One of the nurses at the clinic would fill it out and get the doc to sign it. Sounded OK to me. However there was a $5 charge for doing this. So I now always arrange to get a visit now to any doc at the clinic who has a vacancy ASAP.
What is curious is that I thought that all your medication (particularly NHS) was recorded against your Medicare details so that whenever you attended a different doctor in a different town all your medication history was available and just getting a repeat script was easy. My dad actually got details of a script faxed (maybe e-mail these days) from his doctor to an interstate doctor who then produced a real script for him to get filled.
Gee, fanks Phil but I'll wait till the movie has finished on the 90" screen and popcorn gone.
I visited a GP here in Townsville on Thursday just gone, now I am monitoring blood pressure twice a day for a week and looks like my meds might need adjusting. Probably best to see a GP for scripts I reckon.
It's all bigB (B&B) and Phil's fault my blood pressure is up anyway, nothing to do with the twins
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I visited a GP here in Townsville on Thursday just gone, now I am monitoring blood pressure twice a day for a week and looks like my meds might need adjusting. Probably best to see a GP for scripts I reckon.
For anyone using the Kogan BP wrist monitor, it is not accurate, however the pulse (heart rate) monitor on the same device is accurate as is the Kogan separate pulse (heart rate) monitor. During my recent time in hospital rehab I checked these against the hospital ones in use several times and the BP monitor was way out. Just be aware of this if using the Kogan BP one.
-- Edited by Weevil on Sunday 14th of June 2015 12:36:57 PM
After experiencing a somewhat drama in Hobart re filling a certain script from our Qld Dr. we now make sure that on a long interstae trip we both use the R. 24 for the 6 months supply.
Save a lot of stress.
Jay&Dee
Please remember that if you are carrying medications into the hotter parts of this great country - most WILL require storage below 30c. This means storing in the fridge. Check the label to be sure !
John
I believe it to be a Furphy as a gentle lady from Geelong just had hers filled in the northern suburbs of Perth, I would suggest that if a chemist did not fill prescriptions then it may be an individual rather than the rule.
I believe it to be a Furphy as a gentle lady from Geelong just had hers filled in the northern suburbs of Perth, I would suggest that if a chemist did not fill prescriptions then it may be an individual rather than the rule.
Cheers Peter, the problem I think I will encounter is that I am on a narcotic patch for pain. This is a controlled drug so I could be in a bit of bother if I tried interstate chemists. Im seeing the pharmacist in a day or so, I will ask her the pertinent questions and let the forum know the outcome.
thanks again for the posts folks.
cheers
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I have been on the road for nearly seven years, originating from NSW, and have had prescriptions filled in every State and Territory without problem. Once while in Tas. I even had the local pharmacist phone my doctor and get a new (to replace out of date) script for strong pain killers I was on at the time. I don't believe there are any problems, but if some were to be encountered, a quick call from the pharmacist to your doctor should fix problems.
Terry
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