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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
*EDIT / UPDATE*
I think I've worded this all very wrong.
I will not be claiming prescriptions here and mailing them to Spain. Just the insulin I already have here. Once I am out of the country I will not be getting prescriptions here. I just have a few boxes I would want to be sent over, rather than taking it all over in one go.
My question was if anyone was aware of the cost of a prescription over there.
Spain has generally the same as the NHS. Tax contributions from work cover your healthcare, so I won't be relying on an EHIC for the duration of my stay - only the first couple of days.
*ORIGINAL POST*
I’m going to Spain long-term after a 2 month seasonal job and have a few little questions!
I’m aware my EHIC will cover emergencies until I have started tax payments under my NIE, but was intrigued if anyone knew the following.
I’m aware insulin prescriptions need to be paid for, although apparently it’s very cheap. Any idea of the cost of a box of vials (for pens) or a box of disposable pens?
Is it possible for my family to ship/mail me the insulin I have in the fridge at home? I was lead to believe this would be okay as it is within the EU, but is this true, or would it be confiscated?*
I think I've worded this all very wrong.
I will not be claiming prescriptions here and mailing them to Spain. Just the insulin I already have here. Once I am out of the country I will not be getting prescriptions here. I just have a few boxes I would want to be sent over, rather than taking it all over in one go.
My question was if anyone was aware of the cost of a prescription over there.
Spain has generally the same as the NHS. Tax contributions from work cover your healthcare, so I won't be relying on an EHIC for the duration of my stay - only the first couple of days.
*ORIGINAL POST*
I’m going to Spain long-term after a 2 month seasonal job and have a few little questions!
I’m aware my EHIC will cover emergencies until I have started tax payments under my NIE, but was intrigued if anyone knew the following.
I’m aware insulin prescriptions need to be paid for, although apparently it’s very cheap. Any idea of the cost of a box of vials (for pens) or a box of disposable pens?
Is it possible for my family to ship/mail me the insulin I have in the fridge at home? I was lead to believe this would be okay as it is within the EU, but is this true, or would it be confiscated?*
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