Hi All,
Has anyone from the UK managed to get prescriptions regularly fulfilled in the EU?
We have prescriptions which theoretically could be fulfilled in the EU (say France, as it’s closest) but obviously since Brexit it’s become trickier to achieve this. But apparently it is possible.
Has anyone travelled to the EU for regular prescriptions to be fulfilled, and if so, how does it work? Apart from travel, what are the costs involved? Please talk me through it!
Many thanks,
A x
PS: I found this online about the wording of prescriptions for the EU, but not about *how* to actually fulfil them.
There is no specific form or format needed to use a prescription in another EU/EEA country or the UK. In general, prescriptions cannot currently be emailed. The prescription must include information about the patient, doctor or other health professional and medical product(s) prescribed including:
Your details as the patient
Your first name and surname written in full (not initials)
Your date of birth
The details of the health professional writing the prescription including their:
First name and surname written in full
Professional qualification
Contact details (email and telephone or fax including international prefix)
Work address (including the country)
Signature (written in ink in their handwriting or by electronic signature)
Date the prescription is issued
The prescription should also include details of the prescribed product including the:
Common name instead of the brand name. (If a specific brand is medically necessary the prescription should include a brief statement of the reason.) In the case of biological medicinal products, brand names may be used.
Format of the product, for example, tablets or solution.
Quantity and strength.
Dosage or instructions for use.
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