Oh, Canada

[hiddenmuse]

I know that the healthcare system (especially the prescription drug aspect) has gone completely nutty when I have to do what our grandparents are doing to save money: going to Canada to get some of my medications.

Oh believe me, I love that I can get my Zyrtec over-the-counter, and without the hassle of the health insurance carrier telling me that I need to have prior approval (i.e.: show us that two or three other drugs on the formulary don't work...), and *then*, I'd still have to pay $50 a month! :-( 'Tis much easier to go to allergist-recommended Canada Pharmacy, buy a package of 48 Reactine tablets in their Pink Floyd-esque box, and spend a little less than I would on a co-pay for 30 tablets.

Also, I do like that I can get muscle relaxers over the counter, and if, for whatever reason, the allergist and I decided to go with Clarinex - I could get that OTC, too!


Now, if only I could remember if I took that Advil for my jaw pain (it's the TMJ, giving me grief)!!

Comments

[therealsugshady.livejournal.com]

What a neat website! I want to buy a bunch of stuff I don't even use. :-P It makes me wonder what the difference between Zyrtec and Zyrtec-D is...

Also, that website sells better sunscreen products than you can find in the US, yay!

[hiddenmuse.livejournal.com]

Zyrtec-D has a decongestant, in addition to the allergy medication.

I like that I can get Advil Extra Strength (400 mg) Caplets, too! But, I'm just very easily amused in that regard.

[therealsugshady.livejournal.com]

I am so impressed you knew that off of the top of your head! *bows to your knowledge* :-)

[full4zaccordion.livejournal.com]

Up here in Canada, you can get products with codeine in them over the counter. I can't wait till the first time I need to use Canadian MyQuil.