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Where to buy Malaria Tablets?

Rashid_2 · 2007-02-23 18:09:11

Hi I have just been quoted £80 per person for malria tablets from Boots for 8 weeks supply, is there anywher cheaper? Thanks

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LottieLou Posts: 189 Forumite

10 April 2012 at 3:39AM

I'm slightly confused as to how I managed to get my anti-malarials on the nhs.....

I got doxycycline, 2 month supply for volunteering in Arusha, Tanzania. I paid for my yellow fever injection etc I was told the doxycycline was the only one available on prescription, so took that one. My gp advised it would be suitable to take in arusha....which turned out to be outdated info, the mosquito's had begun to display a resistance to it! So I would definitely advise people to do their own research.

The more I think about it though, its right that it shouldn't be available on prescription

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divadee Posts: 10,609 Forumite

10 April 2012 at 9:15AM

i agree that they shouldnt be available on the nhs, BUT if the cost is so expensive then people will just risk not taking any (stupid but we all know there are a lot of stupid people around!) and then the nhs will have a much higher bill for treating the malaria when the patient returns to the uk.

i wonder wether a fixed fee of say £30 for a standard course or something may be the best way for the nhs around this.

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Toothsmith Posts: 10,105 Forumite

10 April 2012 at 10:12AM

divadee wrote: »

i agree that they shouldnt be available on the nhs, BUT if the cost is so expensive then people will just risk not taking any (stupid but we all know there are a lot of stupid people around!) and then the nhs will have a much higher bill for treating the malaria when the patient returns to the uk.

i wonder wether a fixed fee of say £30 for a standard course or something may be the best way for the nhs around this.

Extremely sensible,

But the problem is The NHS has no provision for that.

You either have NHS treatment, or it's private. There can be no cross-subsidisation of one by the other, and to change it would need an act of Parliament, which would get bogged down with 'Privatising the NHS' arguments, and 'Two tier NHS' arguments and all the other associated distractions that stop us moving the NHS out of the 1940s and into a model that would be sustainable and useful for the future.

People with cancer cannot pay to have a drug that the NHS hasn't approved yet, unless they opt to have ALL of their cancer treatment provided privately.

I completely agree with you and your solution to malaria tablets, but it opens up a huge can of worms!

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1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
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Mojisola Posts: 35,571 Forumite

10 April 2012 at 11:28AM

shokadelika wrote: »

Google Catnip Oil its the best mozzie killer repells everything cheap and no side effects.

But shouldn't be used instead of anti-malarial drugs!

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Toothsmith Posts: 10,105 Forumite

10 April 2012 at 12:44PM

Judging by cats I have had in the past - a side effect of catnip oil will be a lot of crazy moggies following you around everywhere!

How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
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anamenottaken Posts: 4,198 Forumite

10 April 2012 at 8:44PM

Toothsmith wrote: »

Extremely sensible,

But the problem is The NHS has no provision for that.

You either have NHS treatment, or it's private. There can be no cross-subsidisation of one by the other, and to change it would need an act of Parliament, which would get bogged down with 'Privatising the NHS' arguments, and 'Two tier NHS' arguments and all the other associated distractions that stop us moving the NHS out of the 1940s and into a model that would be sustainable and useful for the future.

People with cancer cannot pay to have a drug that the NHS hasn't approved yet, unless they opt to have ALL of their cancer treatment provided privately.

I completely agree with you and your solution to malaria tablets, but it opens up a huge can of worms!

Co-payments are allowed - see http://www.kcuk.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?threadid=1180

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SailorSam Posts: 22,754 Forumite

1 March 2013 at 4:15PM

I've not gone back to read the whole thread, i'm sure the Op is fixed up by now. but for anyone else this makes an interesting read. Especially those who use Herbal medicines.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/546149-oregano-oil-malaria/

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What it may grow to in time, I know not what.

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deelo555 Posts: 30 Forumite

26 May 2013 at 7:01PM edited 14 April 2014 at 9:48PM

There are two main ways to get malaria tablets in the UK.
Visit your GP/travel clinic and obtain a private prescription. Using your private prescription you can purchase malaria tablets in most high street pharmacies.
Usually you will have to pay for the prescription and you will pay a high price for the tablets.
Alternatively most online pharmacies have a consultation procedure which will allow you to obtain malaria tablets online. This is generally cheaper.
You can compare prices of several online pharmacies here:
http://www.comparepharmacy.co.uk/

The cheapest site for malaria tablets is currently: www.medexpress.co.uk

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