Ventolin (Salbutomol) inhalers

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
22/06/2009 17:56

Are these available over the counter at pharmacies in TRNC like antibiotics are? Or do you need prescription as in UK? If so, how much are they?

booitsme


Joined: 04/02/2009
Posts: 667

Message Posted:
22/06/2009 18:01

You can buy them over the counter but I'm not sure how much they cost. Shouldn't be too expensive though as they only cost pennies in the UK pharmacies to buy from suppliers! Let me know if you get sorted as i may be able to help.

spud50


Joined: 02/05/2008
Posts: 213

Message Posted:
22/06/2009 18:06

You can buy them at Pharmacies in TRNC. My daughter forgot hers last year and we bought one at the pharmacist on main road at Catalkoy. Also bought a spare. I think they ere about 9ytl(tl) each.

billyboy1


Joined: 01/06/2009
Posts: 590

Message Posted:
22/06/2009 18:36

The chemist in girne high street was where I always got mine, and if she hasnt got any in, she will order it for you for the next day....Emin Eczane.....on the right hand side as you walk down the main road from the car park

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
23/06/2009 17:02

Thanks guys.



booitsme, as you say they may only cost pennies but NHS prescription charges in the UK soon racks up the cost so I was thinking of maybe buying some when we are next over if it's worthwhile.

booitsme


Joined: 04/02/2009
Posts: 667

Message Posted:
23/06/2009 17:32

millzer, I had a prepayment certificate (not worth it if you're only on one or two meds) and a user friendly doctor who very kindly gave me 6 month supply when I explained we were coming out here as I wasn't sure of the set up. Maybe you could persuade your G.P. to prescribe a few months worth, some will go up to 3 months supply if you have to pay for your prescriptions. If you get even 2 items each month I think the prepayment certificate might save you some money. It costs around £28.00 for 3 months and that covers every script you get, be it from G.P., dentist or even (god forbid) hospital. You can buy on line and are covered from that date. If you have had items in the last 28 days you can back date it to the day you got your last supply. Hope this helps to save a few pennies but if you do get stuck I could spare a couple as my asthma has improved dramatically since we've been here

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
23/06/2009 17:42

Hi boots and thanks for the advice and your very kind offer. Mine tends to be hay fever related so I don't suffer all year and don't need them that often but my last one is almost out and its a hassle going through GP's rigmarole to get one again hence why i thought i could buy one over the counter when there. You keep the ones you have for yourself, but thank you again for your generosity.

Dusterbruce


Joined: 03/08/2007
Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
23/06/2009 18:10

I buy these inhalers from the chemist on the left towards the top of the main street in Kyrenia. The last I bought was about 3tl I think