Stephen
First problem is that to prescribe for someone in another country
requires a GP to have a licence to practice in that country as well as
medical insurance. In the case of African countries, the first might not
be all that difficult to arrange but I would guess the second would be
very difficult and I can't see any of the medical insurance bodies
agreeing to insure a GP who does this without seeing the patient.
At the very least the GP would have to see and examine the patient.
If the patient came to the UK and saw a private GP and agreed to return
periodically or could convince said GP that he would arrange follow up
in his own country, then I have no doubt that a good big supply of
medication could be prescribed for pick up in any UK pharmacy.
What are the antihypertensives and is there any compelling reason why
the patient should not change to drugs which are available his country?
Travel to another country sounds a bit easier. What country is he in?
Declan
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