I am thinking of moving to Malta for 6 months of the year (Sept-April) when I retire. I have Parkinsons and Atrial Fibleration and need drugs for it. What happens when I go abroad and I need the drugs? Does anyone know of a web-site that would help me? Or does anyone know if I can get my drugs when I am in Malta?
2006-11-17 02:23:12 · 8 answers · asked by Blantyre1947 2 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Other - Europe
if you go to a local doctor ,with a medical history from your own doctor you will have no trouble getting a prescription filled
i live in Malta and when my father stayed with us her for the last few years of his life he needed loads of different pills and had no trouble getting what he needed but be warned medicine can be pretty expensive her.
i hope this helps and that you enjoy your stay
greetings from Malta
2006-11-17 06:22:15 · answer #1 · answered by gwaz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have thought that you would be able to get the medication over there? I've lived abroad but not in Malta so try this website, it's a great discussion forum for expats.
There's different sections for different countries, I'm sure there will be someone on there that can advise you.
Hope this helps and good luck.
Jane x
2006-11-17 03:06:48 · answer #2 · answered by Tia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you will be retired when you go to Malta there should be no problem as Malta is a member of the European Union.
You will also need a E111 European Health Card. This will allow you free emergency treatment in any EU country. You can apply at any post office and you should receive it in about a week.
Also, talk to your doctor and he/she should advise you.
Hope this helps.
2006-11-18 22:49:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't need to do anything other than let your home GP know. You'll need to get 6 months' prescription from him, if not the actual supply. Check if they have what you need in Malta and if they allow it to be sold there.
This website might help - written for the Telegraph by an ex-pat livign in Malta:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/global/main.jhtml?xml=/global/mentors/malta3.xml#7
Make sure you take your NHS card with you too, and getting extra health insurance can't hurt; the AA are very good, they actually covered my AF in the Travel Insurance, which most companies wouldn't touch with a bargepole!
Have fun!
2006-11-17 02:39:43 · answer #4 · answered by SilverSongster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the drugs, and the prescriptions, with you to be certain to have what you need when you need it.
Enjoy your retirement!
2006-11-17 02:39:19 · answer #5 · answered by love2travel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask you Doctor for a prescription to cover that amount of time.
2006-11-17 02:32:53 · answer #6 · answered by Crazy Diamond 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just plainly tell your doctor what you intend to do and he will guide you either by giving you a supply to cover that period or some other way !!but he is your man Good Luck
2006-11-17 03:10:17 · answer #7 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call someone like AAA and ask them. They will be able to find out for you
2006-11-17 02:31:11 · answer #8 · answered by Jeep Driver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋