Pain Medication

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JockP New member

Member since 10 September 2012

JockPNew member28 April 2014 20:17:40

Hiya

I take pain relief medication which is prescribed by my GP in the UK. I will have to take this for the rest of my life, due to a chronic back problem.
My condition has not stopped me working in the UK for the past 10 years,
I am being made redundant in May. I plan to move to Malta and work full-time and apply for residency etc. Will I need to pay a private Dr or would I qualify for Malta's version of the NHS?

Any help would be appreciated

Jock

SaultGal New member

Member since 30 March 2014

SaultGalNew member29 April 2014 06:46:00

You should see other correspondence on this site re: Reciprocal Health Car for some answers. You might find the care here affordable, although medications can be pricey, and the supply not 100% reliable.

JockP New member

Member since 10 September 2012

JockPNew member29 April 2014 18:11:11

Thanks for the info

Marsascala Phil Member

Member since 06 February 2014

Marsascala PhilMember01 May 2014 20:24:03

I am seriously thinking of moving out to Marsascala,in the next 12 months to retire with my wife.
I have pre existing medical conditions of which I take medication in the UK.I would like to know if I can continue to be able to obtain my medication on a free prescription basis as I do in the uk. I have researched into this myself but don't seem to be getting a definitive answer does anybody know who I would need to contact in Malta to get a definitive answer

georgeingozo ViP

Member since 24 March 2010

georgeingozoViP01 May 2014 20:42:09

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it depends what the medication is (there are lists of conditions covered), but even then it might not be the medication you are used to - also on whether you are of official retirement age

GuestPoster566 ViP

Member since 18 October 2012

GuestPoster566ViP25 June 2014 06:10:56

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Read the relevant section in this. https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=370643

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