I am a middle eastern buddy traveling to UK,Manchester. I am an MS patient and been using Avonex for a year. No I want to buy Avonex in Manchester cause I am travelling there for a month. I made my Dr.prescription offically translated to english and confimed by my Government (I am Iranian). Can I buy Avonex in Manchester and will a hospital help me to use it?
2006-10-18 00:17:08 · 3 answers · asked by Prince 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
The problem for me is that regarding a bad luck there is a shortage for this drug in my country for 1 or 2 days and I will lose my travel oportunity if I want to wait.
the travel is some how as important for me as I am ready to pay in cash for a pack of Avonex. I just wondered if I can buy it directly in Manchester.
2006-10-18 00:45:01 · update #1
well i don't live in england but my boyfriend takes avonex and whenever we travel he just brings his own supply with him. most pharmacies can provide you with a cold pack and pouch to hand carry your medication. we had his neurologist write an affidavit confirming that he is under treatment etc. i am a bit confused as to why u would want to buy it in england. would a pharmacy in england accept your insurance coverage? would your insurance even cover such a purchase outside of your residentce country? i know our french insurance will not. we have travelled to the u.s. with the meds and have not had any problems. u just need your dr to write a prescription for a nurse or other medical professional to give u the shot - if u don't administer it yourself that is..
2006-10-18 00:38:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From 2002 Avonex has not been prescribed for new MS patients in the UK. It is available to existing users on the NHS. You may be able to pay for a private prescription, but in order to do this you will have to register as a temporary resident with a GP in the area you're staying. The prescribing GP would need to get in touch with your doctor at home to confirm everything. The current price for an Avonex pre-filled syringe is £163.50, however it is not widely stocked in pharmacies and they may need to order it from the manufacturer, which could take a couple of days. This might mean that the cost will go up, since you're not a UK resident.
2006-10-18 08:29:23 · answer #2 · answered by Nurse Soozy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-18 08:59:00 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋