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bizrandom
Joined: 23 Oct 2007
Location: Busan
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 Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 1:32 pm Post subject: Getting medicines |
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I am sure this has been posted, but I could not find it through search or going back 20 pages. So forgive me for a repost.
I take a few medicines, and I am wondering how difficult it is to get them in Korea. Is it covered by our "heath insurance"? Will I need to see a doctor right away upon entering in order to get a new prescription? I appreciate all of your help and wisdom. |
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Missihippi
Joined: 22 Oct 2007
Location: Gwangmyeong
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| Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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| Get a 3 month supply from your current doctor before you leave, that way you have some cushion to find a doctor in sk. |
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icicle
Joined: 09 Feb 2007
Location: Gyeonggi do Korea
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| Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Missihippi wrote: |
| Get a 3 month supply from your current doctor before you leave, that way you have some cushion to find a doctor in sk. |
As well as bringing medication with you I would suggest sending an email to one of the International Clinics in one of the hospitals in Seoul and asking them if the medications you use are used / available here.
Like you I take several medications and one of them happens to be not widely used in Korea ... and I had some trouble finding someone who could supply it to me here ... I was lucky that I was able to get and bring six months worth of medication with me to Korea ....
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Norith
Joined: 02 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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I'm allergic to shellfish...I know that EpiPen does not have a manufacturer in SK (as per their website)...does anyone know of a self-medicating epinephrine or adrenaline shot that is available in SK? Also, does anyone have any experience with being treated in a SK hospital for anaphylaxis, or know of someone with such an experience?
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