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Re: Persciptions at local island pharmacies.it at all possible to
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07/19/2019 01:46 PM
07/19/2019 01:46 PM
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We didn't do it, and it may well depend on what type of a prescription it is, but the Simpson Bay Pharmacy also said that they would do mail order prescriptions back to the states.
Carol Hill
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Re: Persciptions at local island pharmacies.it at all possible to
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07/19/2019 07:36 PM
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We haven’t been on island since before the disastrous hurricane, but there is one additional piece of information that might be of use:
We learned that pharmacists on the French side have prescription powers similar to that of Physician’s Assistants in the USA. So if you unexpectedly come down with something needing new meds, a French side pharmacist might be able to treat your problem.
It worked for us several times over the years.
Bill
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Re: Persciptions at local island pharmacies.it at all possible to
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07/19/2019 09:42 PM
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Thank you Carol and all who replied. I was looking to save some money but come to find out Goodrx.com here in the states offers very good discounts that are far beyond what we expected. You download coupon and bring to your pharmacist and discount put through at great savings.
GoodRX is great. It also works for pet prescriptions.
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Re: Persciptions at local island pharmacies.it at all possible to
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07/19/2019 10:13 PM
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We learned that pharmacists on the French side have prescription powers similar to that of Physician’s Assistants in the USA. So if you unexpectedly come down with something needing new meds, a French side pharmacist might be able to treat your problem.
It worked for us several times over the years.
Worked for me also. Developed diverticulitis while in SXM a few years ago. Went to a French side pharmacy and explained this drug is what I needed. No problem, filled the drug and was improved in a few days.
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Re: Persciptions at local island pharmacies.it at all possible to
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07/20/2019 08:19 PM
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Bill_S
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I actually learned about this on a business trip to the Paris Air Show a few years before using it on an SXM vacation. My then-company’s local rep gave me the clue bird when I had a need partway into show week. I then remembered it when I later had a need in St. Martin.
Bill
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