Posted by JohnL on March 22, 2000, at 2:16:24
In reply to Getting perscriptions filled in Canada, posted by johnC on March 21, 2000, at 19:52:28
I live in Maine and wanted to try Moclobemide, which is available in Canada but not USA. So I looked into it. You can get Canadian medications, either because they're cheaper or because they're not available in USA. Either way. BUT, a Canadian doctor has to see you and write the prescriptions. I had to make a day-trip to and from Canada and see a doctor at a health clinic there. Once the initial visit has been made, they can renew refills by mail for up to a year. After a year you have to make a personal appearance again.
There might be a way though for your own doctor to work with a Canadian physician by phone. I think that's possible. I wouldn't know how to find out, but maybe your doctor can.
I saw a story on TV a couple months ago about a bus-trip of senior citizens who regularly cross the border to get prescriptions filled. The pharmacies they dealt with required only the USA prescription. That isn't really legal in Canada, but some pharmacies do it anyway. I think they're plenty happy to get a busload of customers. :)
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