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The cost of Prescriptions

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gillybob Wed 16-Aug-17 10:27:25

Just returned to work after a GP appointment where I was prescribed 4 separate items including a course of antibiotics and my HRT. The cost £34.40 !

The helpful pharmacist suggested I pop outside and buy a Prescription prepayment certificate over the phone at a cost of £29.10 for 3 months, which has saved me a little bit.

This is a lot of money to me and I was tempted to ask if there was anything I could put off having to save money. It made me wonder how those living on a very tight budget who don't qualifying for free prescriptions manage ? Do they just refuse prescriptions or avoid visiting the doctor?

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Cold Thu 31-Aug-17 17:11:09

In Sweden you have to pay to see the doctor, £15-20 for a GP appointment, £30-40 for a hospital appointment or A&E visit - up to a max of £110 per year.

You also pay for medications the full cost at first with a series of subsidies at certain level until the max of £200 per year.

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maryeliza54 Thu 31-Aug-17 17:23:19

Cold what is the average hourly wage in Sweden?

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gillybob Thu 31-Aug-17 19:05:43

I fear our generation have been well and truly ripped off phoenix and I honestly wonder whether we will ever see retirement ( as it is today) ?

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