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<blockquote data-quote="jamielowe" data-source="post: 2081232" data-attributes="member: 509312"><p>Hi all,</p><p></p><p>I am looking at applying for a working holiday visa next year for NZ but before doing so I’d like to understand a little bit more about the costs involved and just generally how people have managed if they have done any kind of backpacking with diabetes. I'm a seasoned traveller so no worries in that department, but I did most of my travelling before I was diagnosed with diabetes, so naturally things are a little different this time around! I was on the understanding that I need to pay for medication out there, but there is a reciprocal agreement with the UK, meaning that the cost is subsidised. I've emailed the NZ Diabetes association but thought it would be worth posting my questions here as well to see if anyone can offer some insight <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>My medication requirements are currently as follows:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Fast Acting Insulin is Novarapid</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Background Insulin is called Lantus Glargine </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I use 4mm disposable needles </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I use a Roche AccuChek Aviva Expert meter at the moment, with matching blood testing strips</li> </ul><p></p><p>Some questions around this which I am hoping you are able to help with…</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Can I get the above insulin in New Zealand? If not, where do find information on a suitable replacement?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If I was to take a UK prescription with me to obtain my initial supplies, will this be accepted? Or do I need to see a doctor in New Zealand first? I will obviously bring with me as much as possible - I believe the NHS max is 3 months from reading other posts but I've never tried to get that much in one go.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">How do I get repeat prescriptions in New Zealand? What are the costs of the above medication on one prescription? Is it per item? or per script?</li> </ul><p></p><p>Thanks in advance!</p><p>Jamie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jamielowe, post: 2081232, member: 509312"] Hi all, I am looking at applying for a working holiday visa next year for NZ but before doing so I’d like to understand a little bit more about the costs involved and just generally how people have managed if they have done any kind of backpacking with diabetes. I'm a seasoned traveller so no worries in that department, but I did most of my travelling before I was diagnosed with diabetes, so naturally things are a little different this time around! I was on the understanding that I need to pay for medication out there, but there is a reciprocal agreement with the UK, meaning that the cost is subsidised. I've emailed the NZ Diabetes association but thought it would be worth posting my questions here as well to see if anyone can offer some insight :) My medication requirements are currently as follows: [LIST] [*]Fast Acting Insulin is Novarapid [*]Background Insulin is called Lantus Glargine [*]I use 4mm disposable needles [*]I use a Roche AccuChek Aviva Expert meter at the moment, with matching blood testing strips [/LIST] Some questions around this which I am hoping you are able to help with… [LIST] [*]Can I get the above insulin in New Zealand? If not, where do find information on a suitable replacement? [*]If I was to take a UK prescription with me to obtain my initial supplies, will this be accepted? Or do I need to see a doctor in New Zealand first? I will obviously bring with me as much as possible - I believe the NHS max is 3 months from reading other posts but I've never tried to get that much in one go. [*]How do I get repeat prescriptions in New Zealand? What are the costs of the above medication on one prescription? Is it per item? or per script? [/LIST] Thanks in advance! Jamie [/QUOTE]
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