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Buying insulin in England

MikeQB11

MikeQB11

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Hello everybody!!
My name is Mike and I'm a diabetic type 1 and right now I'm planning my trip to England with my girlfriend so I wanted to know if the insulin can be bought over the counter as it is here in Mexico (I'm Mexican by the way).
Can someone help me out please?
Thanks!
 
You cannot buy it, you would have to pay to see a doctor who will give you a private prescription. It would be easier to bring it over with you.
 
Shar67 said:
You cannot buy it, you would have to pay to see a doctor who will give you a private prescription. It would be easier to bring it over with you.
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Thanks so much, so if I bring it with me are they gonna ask me for a medical prescription at the airport? Cause I would have to bring at least 8 recipients...
 
Insulin here in the UK is prescription only, but you can travel to any country with adequate insulin supplies for your journey, perhaps you should get a Dr's note to say you have type 1 diabetes just in case you are stopped and asked to provide prove.
 
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