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>>Pre-existing stable conditions ARE covered for UK residents visiting
>>Australia, including repeat prescriptions etc etc. Any visit to a
>>"bulk-billing" (to the government) GP for ANY reason is covered by
>>Reciprocal Health Care Cards here. Perhaps we are more generous here in Oz.
>>However, I'm sure the limitation on the UK side is caused by your capitation
>>payment scheme whereas we are paid fee-for-service in Oz.
>>Regards, Chris Collins :)
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>Hi Chris
>
>So, any UK resident seeing an Australian GP pays zero amount for
>consultation and drugs?
>
Zero for the GP consultation. Our drug scheme is also subsidised. The
usual amount to be paid at the pharmacist is about $Aus 15.00 per item (~7
days of antibiotic or one month of antihypertensives etc). Pensioners pay
$3.20 per item. Some items are not subsidised and commercial prices apply
(usually the overpriced/new/expensive drugs). Where a drug is expensive but
is of proven efficacy for a particular condition, it is often available
using an "Authority Prescription" (special prescription pad and GP needs to
ring a freecall number in the Health Dept for an approval number, stating
the approved indication for the drug). The drug then costs the patient $15
(/$3.20 for pensioners).
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>Dr David J Plews
>email: [log in to unmask]
>
>
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