12 months holiday abroad

Hi - new to the forum and have an 18 year old daughter who has been insulin dependant for 11 years. She is in Laos now and I tried to get another 3 months insulin from her GP in the UK today and was told this was not possible and he could only give me a private prescription which we must pay for in full. Does anyone know if this Is correct? She has taken a year out before going to Uni next September and I will be joining her in Laos in two weeks - its also very difficult obtaining insulin in Laos. She is using Novorapid and Lantus.

Thanks in anticipation.


Rob Reznik

Thanks for the reply - yes it appears the Doctor is correct - I would suggest if anyone is planning to spend over 3 months abroad they stock up before hand!!! - 3 months of strips, needles and insulin £600!! - and I need to send her 9 months supply :-(