Question about contraceptives

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Member since 23 April 2009

caroline14Member23 April 2009 06:51:51

I just moved to Tel Aviv and do not yet have a job or health insurance. I am currently taking oral contraceptives and am wondering how to get them here. Do I need a prescription? Are they expensive without insurance?

BlondiniEmily Member

Member since 01 December 2009

BlondiniEmilyMember01 December 2009 14:33:18

Try going to a pharmacy with your pill pack and explain the situation. You probably need a prescription, but pharmacies are more lenient here than in the US and they will likely help you for a month before you can sign up for insurance. Do sign up, it is easy and cheap.

Sleeping Cookie Serial expat

Member since 29 November 2010

Sleeping CookieSerial expat08 February 2011 05:26:31

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You can go to a private gynecologist and have your prescription refilled. The pill pack costs around 50 NIS
Or you can go to a private pharmacy (not a chain pharmacy such as Superpharm / Neopharm - they are very strict there) and indeed explain the situation. Most of them will understand and sell you.

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