Lamotrigine available generic?

[vailamph]

I read the posts on the forum but they all seem several years old. Is lamotrigine now available as a generic in Thailand? I understand I may need to see a doctor, that's fine, it will cost me less than the $200 I would be charged to do it before I leave the US (I've lost my health insurance). However if I would have to pay for name brand Lamictal in Thailand (as implied in older posts) then it would be worth it.... Thanks

[Sheryl]

It does not require a prescription in Thailand. However, it is available only as Lamictal, an import.

[vailamph]

thanks for the info on availability. Do you happen to know (or know how I could find out) if it would cost over 1,000Bt per month? Meaning for 30 tabs of 200mg which is the standard dosing. Thanks for your help, appreciate it.

[Sheryl]

No, I do not know, having never had occasion to buy it.

Try a search of this forum for "lamictal" and "lamotrigine: to see if you can find a poster who takes it and send them a PM.

You could also try contacting the distributor to find out the wholesale price (retail price will be abut higher of course):

Zuellig Pharma

Tel: (+66) 2656 9800 Fax: (+66) 2656 9801 Email: [email protected]

Or if you know what it costs in the US - will be a little less here (but not a lot less). Most of the imports here are from Europe