Refilling prescriptions at a Pharmacy rather than the hospital

[MM 6,562]

I was recently given a prescription for a controlled substance pain medication at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya.

 

In order to get the refill, I have to pay a doctor consult charge of about 600 baht, a nursing charge of 250 or so (blood pressure and temperature check), and the prescription cost which turns out to be only 260 baht.

 

I asked if they could just write me a prescription that I could get refilled at FASCINO or any full service pharmacy. They told me to simply take the plastic bag that my last prescription came in to the pharmacy and it would be refilled.

 

I'm about at the end of my last prescription, so I will give this a try if it's feasible.

 

Has anyone else gone this route of just refilling the plastic labelled bag they got from the hospital pharmacy?

 

 

EDITED LATER: This post is fraught with error. See post 6.

[short 215]

That's bizarre

[jacko 8,814]

It doesn't sound likely does it with a controlled medication.

 

Last information I heard, and that was hearsay, was that controlled substances could only be obtained at hospital pharmacies, which really forces you into the consultation loop! Nice little racket. The only idea might be to pester the doctor to prescribe more of them than he normally would.

 

Let us know how you get on with the empty plastic bag at Fascino idea, but sounds to me like this would be only for non-controlled items.

 

(Mind you, the LBs get hold of the knock-out pills from somewhere!)

Edited October 21, 2017 by jacko

[redwood13 56]

Posted about a month ago on thaivisa in regard to a query per a couple of controlled drugs:

 

These "are available here but only as an expensive imports. They are a controlled drug which means it can only be gotten on prescription from pharmacies which meet certain criteria, which in Thailand usually means from a hospital, and a hospital will require that it be prescribed by one of their doctors, further adding to the cost. In addition, private hospitals substantially mark up drug prices (as much as 5 fold) and I am not sure that government hospitals would carry these drugs.

 

Not applicable to Martin but others might want to note that:

 

"You are allowed to bring a 30 day supply of prescription medications with you for personal use when you enter Thailand , and I suggest you do that as obtaining them here will be time consuming and expensive. While the official limit is 30 day supply they are not strict on that as long as amounts look consistent with personal use, so if there is a chance you might stay more than 1 month, suggest bringing more accordingly."

 

 

[nkped 1,208]

For the more standard old guys' meds (no, not that one), I did go to Dr. Olivier once as the meds/dosages that are available in Thailand don't precisely match up with what is prescribed in the US. He did charge something for the visit but less than you would be hit for at BHP. He gave me a prescription with his signature and seal which I got filled at Fascino. The one difference which I did notice was that they gave me a detailed bill as to the meds, amounts and costs by drug rather just a receipt for the total cost. Having time on my hands, I used it to file a claim with Blue Cross/Blue Shield and it worked.

Edited October 21, 2017 by nkped

[MM 6,562]

I'm so embarrassed.

 

The whole point of this post is incorrect.

 

The drug I was referring to was Tramadol, which in Thailand is not controlled, and it's available over the counter without a prescription.

 

So just ignore everything in the original post, it's bullshit.

 

 

 

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[Goldpanner 399]

Is it possible to get Tylex or Naproxen over the counter in Thailand?. I always bring mine with me but it would be nice to know I could get it there.

I know I couldnt get Zopiclone in Bangkok Chemists with out a prescription.

[Odense 492]

I'm so embarrassed.

 

The whole point of this post is incorrect.

 

The drug I was referring to was Tramadol, which in Thailand is not controlled, and it's available over the counter without a prescription.

 

Show just ignore everything in the original post, it's bullshit.

 

 

 

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Be careful with Tramadol Martin. There are some that claim it is very addictive.

And yes Dr. Olivier is a good option for the drugs that ARE controlled.

 

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[MM 6,562]

Be careful with Tramadol Martin. There are some that claim it is very addictive.

And yes Dr. Olivier is a good option for the drugs that ARE controlled.

 

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I assume from reading the warnings and other information about Tramadol that it would be controlled by a doctor prescription. I'm pretty sure it is in the United States.

 

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[Odense 492]

I assume from reading the warnings and other information about Tramadol that it would be controlled by a doctor prescription. I'm pretty sure it is in the United States.

 

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And it certainly is here in Denmark.

Here you can only buy 20 aspirin or paracetamol at the time (without a prescription) since apparently some teenagers have tried suicide by taking massive doses. And paracetamol can kill you from a ruined liver at such doses - a very painful death.

Statistics so far indicates that the nannystate limitations has worked.

 

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Edited October 21, 2017 by Odense

[Bob Belzy 150]

I'd also be wary of what you might get prescribed in Thailand. My TGF sent me a photo of stuff she was given by the hospital and there were a couple of things that I wouldn't be taking.

[nkped 1,208]

I'd also be wary of what you might get prescribed in Thailand. My TGF sent me a photo of stuff she was given by the hospital and there were a couple of things that I wouldn't be taking.

Given the number of people who were prescribed opioids in the US when they should have been taking aspirin, Thailand isn't the only place.

[seanss 27]

Tramadol is partially controlled in Thailand as a Pharmacy are only allowed to prescribe 2 x 10 Tramadol at a time and you have to sign a register.

A lot of young people in Thailand were using Tramadol to come down from a high when using other drugs.

If you need Tramadol go to Soi Yume which is the soi after Big C extra. The first pharmacy on the right sells it for 40 bahts per 10 Tramadol and you sign the book.

The pharmacy is 2 doors after Himalayan inn pattaya.

 

http://himalayan-inn.hotel-in-pattaya.com/en/

[Bob Belzy 150]

Given the number of people who were prescribed opioids in the US when they should have been taking aspirin, Thailand isn't the only place.

 

Didn't say it was. Don't know about the US, I no longer have any interest in visiting it anyway.

[Grandpollo 366]

Is it possible to get Tylex or Naproxen over the counter in Thailand?. I always bring mine with me but it would be nice to know I could get it there.

I know I couldnt get Zopiclone in Bangkok Chemists with out a prescription.

Naproxen is sold as the brand Aleve, is generic everywhere, and should be OTC. Where you live, too. Paying for prescription naproxen sounds expensive.

 

Tylex is a name brand for codeine and acetaminophen so the controlled substance rules already discussed here would apply.

 

Frankly if MM says Tramadol is OTC in Pattaya take it with a generic acetaminophen at roughly the same dose (Tylex is 30 mg codeine and the opioid equivalency is about equal).

 

Might be less constipated as well. Tramadol should be avoided if you are on SSRI antidepressants like Prozac. Even though it's Schedule IV in the US vs. schedule II like opioids I'd not take it back to the USA without a prescription.