Getting a prescription inhaler as a US citizen in the UK
I'm staying in the UK (London) until the 7th of August. I have some sort of Asthma that only presents itself when I try to exercise with hay fever. I've left my inhaler stateside and I'm wondering how to get a new one. It seems the only way to do it is privately, which isn't that big of an issue because the inhaler isn't that expensive (I don't think?). But I'm wondering how much it might cost/the easiest way to do it. I'm insured in the US if that makes any difference.
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Can I get a US prescription filled in the UK?
A prescription delivered by a doctor in your country is valid in all EU countries. However, a medicine prescribed in one country might not be available or it may have another name. You can ask your doctor to give you a prescription to use in another EU country, also known as a "cross-border prescription".Do you need a prescription for an inhaler in England?
In the UK, all asthma patients receive a prescription for reliever medication such as a Ventolin or Salbutamol inhaler. Most asthmatics use a reliever inhaler which is often referred to as a blue inhaler. Ventolin Accuhaler and Evohaler both fall into this category.Can a pharmacist prescribe an inhaler UK?
The pharmacist may provide an emergency supply of up to 30 days' treatment for most prescription medicines, with these exceptions: insulin, an ointment, a cream or an asthma inhaler \u2013 only the smallest pack size will be supplied.How much is an inhaler prescription UK?
The standard prescription charge in England is \xa39.35. You'll need to pay this for each item prescribed by your GP, asthma nurse or doctor, unless you're entitled to free prescriptions. Prescription charge increases have been frozen until at least April 2023 in England.What Do Americans Think of ‘Socialized’ Medicine? | NowThis
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