Visiting relative from Mexico

[queellinn]

Good Evening,

I would like to know whether anyone can help me or provide further information.

I have an older relative visiting from Mexico April this year. She is concerned that her insulin may be damaged or lost during her flight and - as a precaution rather than a necessity - would like to know how she would go about obtaining additional medication for the three weeks she is here. Is it a case where she would visit the GP and he/she would issue an emergency prescription for the duration of her visit or would it be necessary to purchase it privately? Would she need to bring evidence of her condition?

Thank you.

 

[Mud Island Dweller]

I dont know possibly a letter from her dr would be a good idea but as she would probably visit your gp give them a ring and ask them what would be needed

 

[jodysd6]

I had a friend visiting from the US who unfortunately developed an infection during her visit, we went to my local walk in centre and apparently emergency treatment is not charged for, she got a prescription which included some additional insulin in case she ran out (as using more with the infection) and i think she should have paid the prescription charge but they didn't ask her when she got it, probably assuming she was exempt due to the insulin in the prescription. So i think they don't get charged for an emergency appointment just if they require hospitalisation, and i think they should only need to pay any prescription charges.