In the UK we have the NHS - Medical care is free.. How much does it cost you to see a Doctor & how much does it cost for your prescription for your Medicine.
2006-08-15 03:53:45 · 19 answers · asked by ? 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
yea, all you have to pay is a co-pay.. which for me is usually $20..
it all depends on your insurance, some people only pay $10, cuz they have good insurance..
For medicine. it all depends on wat kind of medicine you get. Your insurance will pay 40%-60% off of what the actual price is.. FOR ME { penicilin is only $11}
i hope this helps you
2006-08-15 04:01:47 · answer #1 · answered by Kim S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the type of doctor you see. If you see a family doctor, generally the office visit alone will cost you $37 & then sticker shock for the medicine, UNLESS, of course, your doctor has lots and lots of samples! Most doctors do, but there are those who don't give out samples. Again, the cost of prescription drugs depends on whether or not you getting the real thing or a generic. Generics are the same thing as the name brand stuff, only cheaper. But you want cost, right? A few years ago, before I was able to get registered with the VA, I needed my diabetic medicine and it cost close to $400. I wish the US had something like what Canada and apparently the UK has!
2006-08-23 02:44:40 · answer #2 · answered by kath68142 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well last time I went to the doc the bill was over $2,000 for a CAT scan of my stomach. After insurance covered it costed me $400. Prescriptions are usually $7.00 and up depending on whether they are generic. $20 co-pay is due for each office visit before the doc will see us. I will soon lose my health insurance and be responsible for 100% of it unless I can find an affordable plan. Wow, now I'm depressed.
2006-08-22 15:55:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
average Dr visits in the us can run from 50-200$$ ( depending on how much time is spent with the patient) medicine can be as much as $18 (my most expensive prescription) A PILL!!! i am sure that there are more costly ones though. i work for medicaid (an insurance substitute) for low income families. i really wish someday our country would convert to a system like yours. we have seniors having to choose between the medicine that will help them live longer or food and utilities.
2006-08-15 11:04:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My copay is 15 and it depends on the perscription. Medicines can cost me anywhere from 5 to 30 dollars.
The health insurance costs us like 200/mo through my husband's work.
My health plan gives the option of having a single rooms if I have a hospital stay. I can choose the doctors I see and the plan can't refuse to treat me for something if it's suppose to be covered. I can also refer myself to a specialist without going to my regular dr.
2006-08-15 11:01:57 · answer #5 · answered by C K Platypus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For an office visit anywhere from $50-$110. For the prescription it can be anywhere from $8 for generic drugs to $200 for some 'new and improved' drug. That's why I seldom see a doctor and use herbal remedies if I need something like that.
2006-08-15 11:03:05 · answer #6 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's about 100 for the first dr. visit, and about 80 for each thereafter. Lab tests each are $15 so you hope your dr doesn't order too many lab tests. Prescriptions for generic stuff is about $10, and up to $150 for name brand or new drugs. If you had insurance it would be different depends on your employer but pretty much all medical is ridiculous and hard to budget for because it's so expensive. :(
2006-08-22 04:50:05 · answer #7 · answered by ananswerer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to pay from around $10.00 to $30.00 to see doctors in each time. (or more it really depends on my health condition, and this cost is after health insured) Making reservation by phone is encouraged but, without reservation or just "walk in" is also accepted by most doctors and hospitals (if it is not urgent you must wait a bit longer than other patients who made reservation in advance)
2006-08-15 11:16:14 · answer #8 · answered by . 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Australia we have both public and private health systems. There are GP's who will bulk bill and so it is possible to see a doctor without paying for it.
However, you often have to wait.
If you wish to pay to see a doctor, various clinics charge different amounts.
The private emergency department I work in will charge you $150-00 if you are seen there and discharged.
A very expensive way to get, say, a tetanus shot! :)
2006-08-15 10:59:43 · answer #9 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can go to a community clinic they are usually free. you medication it depends what it is but always get generic works just as well and cost much much less
2006-08-22 12:17:39 · answer #10 · answered by Medical Assistant 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋