Paddy 696 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 What is position in Thailand, must you see a GP to get meds. The Calcium Jab is a hospital visit, here Penang thats the process, My Dermatology Doc lovely lady organizes the Calcium Jab. I see her every 3 to 6 months to get check over! Info appreciated Tq. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 There is no such thing as a GP here. Just go to your local hospital and explain what you need. It's better to go to an international hospital. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 18 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: It's better to go to an international hospital. Please give us some examples of international hospitals here in Chiang Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill97 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 57 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: There is no such thing as a GP here That is not true. Where did you get that foolishness? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy 696 Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 19 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said: There is no such thing as a GP here. Just go to your local hospital and explain what you need. It's better to go to an international hospital. Thanks appreciated, I'm not in Thailand just yet looking forward to near future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 32 minutes ago, Paddy 696 said: Thanks appreciated, I'm not in Thailand just yet looking forward to near future! You can join/ register with a hospital who will keep your records. You can buy your medicine from a hospital or get a prescription and buy it from a pharmacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Moving to the Health forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 The majority of medications can be bought at a pharmacy here without prescription. No need to see a doctor at all. Main exceptions are narcotics, steroids and some psychotropics. Getting medications at a private hospital pharmacy, unless it is one of the few drugs that are not sold over the counter, is inadvisable as there is a huge price mark up. You can go directly to a specialist at any private hospital , no need for a GP referral. It is not at all common to need regular calcium injections, what is the underlying diagnosis? Are you sure this is calcium and not one of the osteoporosis meds like Denosumab? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albaby Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 On 10/20/2021 at 5:51 PM, Sheryl said: The majority of medications can be bought at a pharmacy here without prescription. No need to see a doctor at all. Main exceptions are narcotics, steroids and some psychotropics. Getting medications at a private hospital pharmacy, unless it is one of the few drugs that are not sold over the counter, is inadvisable as there is a huge price mark up. You can go directly to a specialist at any private hospital , no need for a GP referral. It is not at all common to need regular calcium injections, what is the underlying diagnosis? Are you sure this is calcium and not one of the osteoporosis meds like Denosumab? Yes, it's for osteo, in my case Prolia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Albaby said: Yes, it's for osteo, in my case Prolia. OK, that is not Calcium. Though its action is to help bone retain calcium, it is an altogether different substance. It is available in Thailand, though expensive (probably not cheap in Malaysia either). You would have to get it at a hospital and probably need to see an endocrinologist for it (not hard to do, doesn't need a referral). Once you have done that, had a consultation (bring your records etc) easy to set up 6 monthly appointments. Though you might be required to see the doctor each time. The wholesale drug cost would be similar to Malaysia or maybe a bit higher (I don't know if Malaysia has an import tariff on imported pharmaceuticals, but Thailand does). The private hospital mark-up might be more, and I am not sure you can get this at a government hospital (though can try- chances are better at large teaching hospitals, unlikely at smaller provincial hospitals). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albaby Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Sheryl said: OK, that is not Calcium. Though its action is to help bone retain calcium, it is an altogether different substance. It is available in Thailand, though expensive (probably not cheap in Malaysia either). You would have to get it at a hospital and probably need to see an endocrinologist for it (not hard to do, doesn't need a referral). Once you have done that, had a consultation (bring your records etc) easy to set up 6 monthly appointments. Though you might be required to see the doctor each time. The wholesale drug cost would be similar to Malaysia or maybe a bit higher (I don't know if Malaysia has an import tariff on imported pharmaceuticals, but Thailand does). The private hospital mark-up might be more, and I am not sure you can get this at a government hospital (though can try- chances are better at large teaching hospitals, unlikely at smaller provincial hospitals). Cheers, Thanks for taking the time. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 One year ago the cost for a Prolia 60mg injection at a major Bangkok hospital was 16,000 baht. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy 696 Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 On 10/20/2021 at 2:51 PM, Sheryl said: The majority of medications can be bought at a pharmacy here without prescription. No need to see a doctor at all. Main exceptions are narcotics, steroids and some psychotropics. Getting medications at a private hospital pharmacy, unless it is one of the few drugs that are not sold over the counter, is inadvisable as there is a huge price mark up. You can go directly to a specialist at any private hospital , no need for a GP referral. It is not at all common to need regular calcium injections, what is the underlying diagnosis? Are you sure this is calcium and not one of the osteoporosis meds like Denosumab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy 696 Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 I was diagnosed with Advanced Osteoporosis a few years ago, so 6 monthly injection and daily calcium Tabs. Ex police PTSD needing a tablet for stability in that end! Thanks for your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asanee Yutta Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 On 10/22/2021 at 1:37 PM, lopburi3 said: One year ago the cost for a Prolia 60mg injection at a major Bangkok hospital was 16,000 baht. I second this, my grandma also have to take a shot every 6 month at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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