14 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

 

As you are on XR formulation then ignore suggestion of taking 2 500 mg tabs as these are not XR.

 

Thanks Sheryl for your objection

I was not aware that there are two types of Metformin (with either "slow" or "fast" release). This makes me think if I take the right medication myself. I changed from Glucophage to Glucono when I came here. I take 2x500mg in the morning and 2x500mg in the evening. I will check.

Thanks again for your comment.

I am Type-1, so that means I need Basal and also Bolus Insulin running a ICT treatment.

 

I can find Lantus, which is Basal insulin, but wondering what kind of fast acting insulin at what prices and what locations/pharmacies are around in Bangkok and the Eastern Seaboard.

 

Novorapid would be OK but currently I am quite happy with Fiasp as ultra-short acting insulin and Tresiba as Basalinsulin. Anyone on same medication here and has some input? I take no other drugs or have any other illness so those insulin's at a 'normal' price would be great and I do not really want to fly back to Europe every 3-6 months to pickup those from local German pharmacies and spend for the flight around 1000+USD plus housing, transport etc. So one trip back home which would cover, ideally, 6-months of free medicine in Europe would be 5 days and around 2000USD in cash.

3 hours ago, gessi2000 said:

I am Type-1, so that means I need Basal and also Bolus Insulin running a ICT treatment.

 

I can find Lantus, which is Basal insulin, but wondering what kind of fast acting insulin at what prices and what locations/pharmacies are around in Bangkok and the Eastern Seaboard.

 

Novorapid would be OK but currently I am quite happy with Fiasp as ultra-short acting insulin and Tresiba as Basalinsulin. Anyone on same medication here and has some input? I take no other drugs or have any other illness so those insulin's at a 'normal' price would be great and I do not really want to fly back to Europe every 3-6 months to pickup those from local German pharmacies and spend for the flight around 1000+USD plus housing, transport etc. So one trip back home which would cover, ideally, 6-months of free medicine in Europe would be 5 days and around 2000USD in cash.

Gessi, check with SC Pharmacy as they seemed to have everything that I needed and were pretty inexpensive to a few of the other Pharmacies I have used in Bangkok.

I use Mixtard 30/70 insulin  price per Vial = 340 baht, works for me using it for 6 years..  

use Miformin 850 mg, not checked the price, but when I was on 500 mg they were 206 baht for a 500 tablet tub..

 

I use Accu-check strips, by far the cheapest @ Lazada 630 baht for 2 tubs of 50...  [imported from USA] just started my last tub, now find there is NO cheaper Imported one because of this Virus....  cheapest at this moment at Lazada is 1,220 baht...!!  bit cheaper is that Pharmacy on Rama 4 opposite from Hospital [Red Cross] 

4 hours ago, gessi2000 said:

I am Type-1, so that means I need Basal and also Bolus Insulin running a ICT treatment.

 

I can find Lantus, which is Basal insulin, but wondering what kind of fast acting insulin at what prices and what locations/pharmacies are around in Bangkok and the Eastern Seaboard.

 

Novorapid would be OK but currently I am quite happy with Fiasp as ultra-short acting insulin and Tresiba as Basalinsulin. Anyone on same medication here and has some input? I take no other drugs or have any other illness so those insulin's at a 'normal' price would be great and I do not really want to fly back to Europe every 3-6 months to pickup those from local German pharmacies and spend for the flight around 1000+USD plus housing, transport etc. So one trip back home which would cover, ideally, 6-months of free medicine in Europe would be 5 days and around 2000USD in cash.

 

If by Basal you mean long acting (I assume so since you mention Lantus) options here are:

 

Glaritus (Indian manufacturer) -

Lantus

Toujeo

 

First will cost less

 

For rapid acting:

 

Actrapid HM

Insugen-R

Humulin-R

All 3 imported & expensive

 

 

 

 

 

3 hours ago, Sheryl said:

If by Basal you mean long acting (I assume so since you mention Lantus) options here are:

 

Glaritus (Indian manufacturer) -

Lantus

Toujeo

 

First will cost less

 

For rapid acting:

 

Actrapid HM

Insugen-R

Humulin-R

All 3 imported & expensive

So they have Toujeo? I was using it before switching over to Tresiba around 2 years ago which gives me much better blood sugar curves but I don't want to start a discussion regarding this as everyone is different.

 

And yes, Basal insulin is long acting (around 24hours) and Bolus is (ultra-) rapid acting during days to compensate food, drinks etc. with carbohydrates. Means if I don't eat and drink only water I could run with only Basal but that would kill me as well ????

 

Need both types of insulin.

5 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Gessi, check with SC Pharmacy as they seemed to have everything that I needed and were pretty inexpensive to a few of the other Pharmacies I have used in Bangkok.

Thanks! Is this the pharmacy  S.C.Phesat Pharmacy https://maps.app.goo.gl/H58zjXb9h23k6E7p7 ???

1 hour ago, gessi2000 said:

Thanks! Is this the pharmacy  S.C.Phesat Pharmacy https://maps.app.goo.gl/H58zjXb9h23k6E7p7 ???

Yes

A post offering to give away or maybe sell medicine has been removed.

On 11/5/2018 at 6:27 AM, gessi2000 said:

Considering to look into Indian pharmacies or so...

The problem with meds from India is it's so difficult to pay them!

Stupid question: If I can get insulin prescribed in Canada, can it be mailed here? Would it be cheaper?

On 6/3/2018 at 10:47 AM, moogradod said:

I will have more time than money, so OK to wait at Queen Sirikit Hospital. I have never been to a government hospital either and wonder how it is. In the future I will have no more health insurance, so the gov. hospitals will be my choice then if I need them.

Govt hospitals are cheaper per doctor consult but often rushed through with not very effective ideas. Sometimes downright hooey. They want to prescribe you a grab bag of name brand meds--think Pfizer, GSC, etc.. Those big pharma brands are not cheap.

A few have generics but not many import from cheaper countries. The U.S. has a $35/month cap on insulin. Insulin is a lifesaver--it should be FREE!

6 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Stupid question: If I can get insulin prescribed in Canada, can it be mailed here? Would it be cheaper?

You cannot legally u=import any pharmaceutical by mail without an FDA permit.

 

Additionally, insulin needs to be refrigerated in transit.

 

And no, probably not cheaper unless tyou are after a patented name brand prefilled syringe.

Any Updates for today?

Where to buy in Pattaya?

Price for 1, 5 Insulin pens?