Prescriptions and medication.

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Member since 08 July 2015

peterevans1ukMember08 July 2015 14:32:58

Hi Can anyone tell me how I can find out if my medical conditions will allow me free prescriptions on Malta. They are:
Congenital spinal kyphosis.
Myoclonus.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
I have to take several medicines, including inhalers and strong pain killers daily. I don't know where to start looking for the answer. Any info or advice will be very much appreciated.
I don't work in the UK because of my spinal problem and understand I would loose my benefits. I will have money from the sale of property and may be able to take part time work.

redders_61 Serial expat

Member since 04 October 2014

redders_61Serial expat08 July 2015 14:50:25

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As far as I know with serious conditions that require medical care you are supposed to liaise with medical authorities in country of destination before coming. The conditiond will preclude you from medical insurance so makes getting RHA easier (my experience once you explain insurance not open to you) no free meds on RHA. If you do work you get sane as maltese citizens. There are few free med and it's done on med basis not condition, ie med listed not the condition. So nothing like UK with all meds free with a qualifying condition.

Maybe other members have a more detailed understanding

robpw2 ViP

Member since 07 July 2014

robpw2ViP08 July 2015 16:20:37

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you may be eligible for the schedule v card which entitles you to free medication related to your condition - however its a set list of conditions and not everything is covered you need to contact the department of health for the list and they will tell you if your condition is covered

rlarry676 Member

Member since 02 August 2019

rlarry676Member02 August 2019 09:41:07

You may access your medication at a very low price. I am using International online pharmacies they offer lowest price prescription drugs. If you can't afford the prescription medication you may switch to offshorecheapmeds.com. Certified International pharmacies are very safe and affordable.

GozoMo Malta Expert

Member since 29 September 2015

GozoMoMalta Expert02 August 2019 09:45:16

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The post you replied to is from four years ago!

rlarry676 Member

Member since 02 August 2019

rlarry676Member03 August 2019 11:47:49

Oh Sorry, I have not seen the date. I just came to this page and just wrote on this.

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