Guest guest Posted June 28, 2002 Report Share Posted June 28, 2002 Hi, saw this on another list. " " I have recently started an account with a pharmacy in Canada. Go to this site and see if it will be useful to you =) http://www.canadameds.com/ I have found many meds cheaper then my copay and for drugs my insurance refuses to allow the cost is so much better. You just fill out the paperwork and send hard copies of prescriptions to them and your in =) (The paperwork is downloaded to you. It is fairly brief and easy to do) " " Peace Torsten, dad of Fiona 5wcf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2002 Report Share Posted June 28, 2002 Hi Torsten and all, As a Canadian and regular at the pharmacy, I thought I'd share my tidbit of knowledge with you. Yes, generally speaking prescription drugs cost less in Canada !! And a real advantage when the Canadian dollar is only worth $0.66 US, so the exchange rate helps as well. For the prescriptions to be filled, the prescription needs to be either from a Canadian physician, or endorsed by a Canadian physician. So, you would have to see a Canadian doctor to have the prescription transcribled or endorsed what ever the case may be. I live in Windsor, which is a border town with Detroit, MI so we have many pharmacies that set this service up for people. If anyone is interested I can forward the numbers. You also have to be cautious about going back through customs as you will still have to declare all purchases for duty and excise taxes. It is still worth it for some things as we have busloads of people coming from all over the US on Pharmacy Runs! HTH Missi mom of Emma 2 w/cf and Mathieu 1 w/o cf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2002 Report Share Posted June 28, 2002 Torsten, Thanks for reminding me! I got the addy from TV and downloaded forms but have forgotten all about them! I was wondering if it really did have better prices. Now I know I better get mine filled out and sent back to them! Thanks for sharing the info. Aunt B ------------------ to Rodney 11 wcf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2002 Report Share Posted June 29, 2002 Hi, if a prescription is NOT manufactured nor prescribed in the united states, then things are easier, and the pharmacy can fill it on one's one medical doctor's recommendation. I did this with the arthritis med. Synvisc for years before it be gan to be manufactured here and I had to go with getting it hear. I got it this way from the province of Ontario, who wal ked it across the border and mailed it to me in the us--whether I was in Michigan, Oregon or California. Now, Winnipeg is not exactly within walking distance of the bor der, which obviously makes a big difference, which I noticed on the Canadian website. And now, IF the med is manufac tured and prescribed in the us, I must get it filled within the state of which I am a resident. Period. At least in California. Thank you for your comments; very helpful, n Rojas at new e-mail address: mcesana@... Re: Cheaper meds in Canada! Hi Torsten and all, As a Canadian and regular at the pharmacy, I thought I'd share my tidbit of knowledge with you. Yes, generally speaking prescription drugs cost less in Canada !! And a real advantage when the Canadian dollar is only worth $0.66 US, so the exchange rate helps as well. For the prescriptions to be filled, the prescription needs to be either from a Canadian physician, or endorsed by a Canadian physician. So, you would have to see a Canadian doctor to have the prescription transcribled or endorsed what ever the case may be. I live in Windsor, which is a border town with Detroit, MI so we have many pharmacies that set this service up for people. If anyone is interested I can forward the numbers. You also have to be cautious about going back through customs as you will still have to declare all purchases for duty and excise taxes. It is still worth it for some things as we have busloads of people coming from all over the US on Pharmacy Runs! HTH Missi mom of Emma 2 w/cf and Mathieu 1 w/o cf PLEASE do not post religious emails to the list. ------------------------------------------- The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY be construed as medical advice. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR TREATMENTS. -------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2002 Report Share Posted June 29, 2002 Just wanted to throw in that not all meds are cheaper in Canada. For instance, the Canadian site mentioned charges US$28.68 for a bottle of ADEKs, whereas the CF Services Pharmacy charges only US$21.95 for the same thing. Pancrease is also more expensive on the Canadian site. Plus the Canadian site charges US$13 for shipping, and CF Services does not charge a shipping fee, and I don't think Grandma Bev's pharmacy charges shipping, either. For the CF Services price list, see http://www.cfservicespharmacy.com/about_cf_services/price_list/ or go to http://www.cfservicespharmacy.com/ and click on " Price List " in the left-hand column. I'm sure there are other Canadian pharmacies that charge lower prices for medication, just as Mexican pharmacies charge less than U.S. pharmacies (and my understanding is that a prescription is not required in Mexico.) For those without insurance coverage or very high co-payments and deductibles, it would definately pay to shop around. ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2002 Report Share Posted June 29, 2002 Just wanted to throw in that not all meds are cheaper in Canada. For instance, the Canadian site mentioned charges US$28.68 for a bottle of ADEKs, whereas the CF Services Pharmacy charges only US$21.95 for the same thing. Pancrease is also more expensive on the Canadian site. Plus the Canadian site charges US$13 for shipping, and CF Services does not charge a shipping fee, and I don't think Grandma Bev's pharmacy charges shipping, either.   For the CF Services price list, see http://www.cfservicespharmacy.com/about_cf_services/price_list/http://ww\ w.cfservicespharmacy.com/about_cf_services/price_list/ or go to http://www.cfservicespharmacy.com/http://www.cfservicespharmacy.com/ and click on " Price List " in the left-hand column. I'm sure there are other Canadian pharmacies that charge lower prices for medication, just as Mexican pharmacies charge less than U.S. pharmacies (and my understanding is that a prescription is not required in Mexico.) For those without insurance coverage or very high co-payments and deductibles, it would definately pay to shop around. ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2002 Report Share Posted June 29, 2002 Your very right. the CF Pharmacy(grdmbev) does not charge shipping 7 that is our price when bought in sets of 3 bottles too. also , when you purchase your enzymes(Creon,Pancrease,Cotazyme0We give ADEK free with that order.per month. Also we do with the ULTRASE thru THEIR comprehensive Care program -plus they also give the shakes free too It is good to shop around & just get the best deal for you in your position. LOVE & HUGS, GrandmomBEv Orlando, FL.,USA Re: Cheaper meds in Canada! Just wanted to throw in that not all meds are cheaper in Canada. For instance, the Canadian site mentioned charges US$28.68 for a bottle of ADEKs, whereas the CF Services Pharmacy charges only US$21.95 for the same thing. Pancrease is also more expensive on the Canadian site. Plus the Canadian site charges US$13 for shipping, and CF Services does not charge a shipping fee, and I don't think Grandma Bev's pharmacy charges shipping, either. For the CF Services price list, see http://www.cfservicespharmacy.com/about_cf_services/price_list/ or go to http://www.cfservicespharmacy.com/ and click on " Price List " in the left-hand column. I'm sure there are other Canadian pharmacies that charge lower prices for medication, just as Mexican pharmacies charge less than U.S. pharmacies (and my understanding is that a prescription is not required in Mexico.) For those without insurance coverage or very high co-payments and deductibles, it would definately pay to shop around. ~ PLEASE do not post religious emails to the list. ------------------------------------------- The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY be construed as medical advice. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR TREATMENTS. -------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2002 Report Share Posted June 30, 2002 Bev, I used the pharmacy to purchase Traci meds but then found out because it is not in our system they were being charged to our major medical against her insurance cap. We have RX coverage so it wasn't a matter of cost. I liked getting the ADEKs. Now our clinic is giving us free bottles when we go visit and that helps. Lynette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2002 Report Share Posted June 30, 2002 GREAT that your saving. That is the most important thing. That you get what you all need and at the best price. LOVE & HUGS, grandmomBEV Re: Re: Cheaper meds in Canada! Bev, I used the pharmacy to purchase Traci meds but then found out because it is not in our system they were being charged to our major medical against her insurance cap. We have RX coverage so it wasn't a matter of cost. I liked getting the ADEKs. Now our clinic is giving us free bottles when we go visit and that helps. Lynette PLEASE do not post religious emails to the list. ------------------------------------------- The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY be construed as medical advice. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR TREATMENTS. -------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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