Government Hospital's Medication Pricing

[rcuthbert]

My expat pal has been stricken with insomnia; consequently, he has been searching - for weeks - for the proper medicines. He tried the antihistamines, but the following day - they made him groggy and forgetful. The clinics would not give him any tranquilizers. Only one pharmacy offered them to him , but they wanted 500 baht for 10 tabs. I suggested that the go to Banglamung Hospital.

He registered, saw a nurse, then waited 20 minutes to see a doctor. Not only was he prescribed 90 generic Valium, he had a cyst examined, and he was given an appointment to see a surgeon. The total cost was 345 baht. 200 baht for the doctor visit, 100 baht the the surgeon booking, and 45 baht for the medicine.

[internationalism]

for sleep is melatonin.

a lot of cheap medicines might end up in addiction.

I would rather go for a massage treatment, if you look around can find for 150b/h

Edited May 5, 2021 by internationalism

[Sheryl]

I hope he is aware that valium is highly addictive. And that he will build a tolerance to it such that it stops working if he takes it every night.

 

 

[rcuthbert]

18 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

I hope he is aware that valium is highly addictive. And that he will build a tolerance to it such that it stops working if he takes it every night.

 

 

With respect, what are your medical qualifications?

[Brierley]

19 minutes ago, rcuthbert said:

With respect, what are your medical qualifications?

Lengthy and impressive, if you've been reading TVF for more than a month you would understand that already!

[rcuthbert]

3 hours ago, Brierley said:

Lengthy and impressive, if you've been reading TVF for more than a month you would understand that already!

My post was meant to make folks aware that good inexpensive medicines are available. So please stick to the topic.

 

 

[Olmate]

7 minutes ago, rcuthbert said:

My post was meant to make folks aware that good inexpensive medicines are available. So please stick to the topic.

 

 

Stop taking Valium !

[rcuthbert]

Mods - please close this topic.

 

Thank you.

[Brierley]

29 minutes ago, rcuthbert said:

My post was meant to make folks aware that good inexpensive medicines are available. So please stick to the topic.

 

 

I will, just so long as you stop questioning the medical qualifications of the forums most trusted medical expert.

Edited May 5, 2021 by Brierley

[Sheryl]

Thread closed at OP request